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Marsha Langer Ellison, Ph.D.Department of PsychiatrySystems and Psychosocial Advances Research Center (SPARC)Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research (Transitions ACR)University of Massachusetts Medical School 222 Maple Ave.Shrewsbury, MA 01545781 687 3401 Marsha.Ellison@umassmed.eduEducationPh.D. Sociology and Social Work, Boston University, Boston, MA 1996Dissertation title: Empowerment and Demedicalization in Mental Health Case Management: Meaning and Measurement. First Reader: Murray Melbin, Ph.D.M.S.W.Hunter College School of Social Work,New York, NY 1979B.A. Anthropology, City College of the City University of New York, NY 1976 Magna cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Dean's List 1973, ‘74, ’76 Academic Appointments Associate Professor: 1/2014 –presentDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MAResearch Assistant Professor: 2006 – 2013Department of Psychiatry, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MAResearch Assistant Professor, 2000-2006Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Boston University, Boston, MAAdjunct Instructor: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Boston.MA 1998Teaching Fellow: Boston University, Dept. of Sociology. 1987-1988Academic Research and Administrative Positions Director, Communications and Education Division, SPARC, UMMS. 2017 – presentDirect and lead the communication and knowledge translation activities of the Systems and Psychosocial Advances in Research Center (SPARC) with a staff of ten. This includes all social media platforms, webinars, research reports and tipsheets, newsletters, listserves, conferences and technical assistance.Deputy Director, Learning and Working During the Transition to Adulthood Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC), Department of Psychiatry 2014 – 2019Principal Investigator of a RRTC research project on adapting Individual Placement and Support (IPS) supported employment for high school age youth in the state of Maryland. Responsible for the successful completion of 17 training, technical assistance and dissemination projects and activities. Responsible for implementing a program of knowledge translation and the building of a national reputation. Also responsible for the deployment of young adult staff with serious mental health conditions for knowledge translation activities using a participatory action research framework. Associate Director for Knowledge Translation, Transitions to Adulthood 2010 – 2014Center for Research (Transitions ACR), UMMS Department of PsychiatryResponsible for the successful completion of nine training, technical assistance and dissemination projects and activities. This has involved oversight of projects completed by national experts in research, policy and services. Responsible for implementing a program of knowledge translation and the building of a national reputation. Also responsible for the deployment of four young adult Project Assistants with serious mental health conditions for knowledge translation activities using a participatory action research framework. Principal Investigator and a co-Investigator for two of the seven ACR research projects. Lead the development and creation of 22 rehabilitation briefs and tip sheets that have received national acclaim. Downloads of these products runs into the tens of thousands. Audiences for tip sheets include researchers, policymakers, service providers and individuals with psychiatric disabilities and their families. Responsible for preparing research findings of the Transitions ACR into educational products for multiple audiences. Senior Research Associate: Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Sargent College 1991-2006Boston University, Boston, MA. Provide scientific supervision and direction to numerous Center research projects and activities including: grant development, research design, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, instrument development, and report preparation. Areas of research included: case management practices, empowerment and recovery constructs in mental health, psychiatric personal assistant services, consumer involvement in state agencies of vocational rehabilitation, the Social Security Work Incentives, and utilizing participatory action research methodology in mental health settings. Projects funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, the Center for Mental Health Services (SAMHSA), and the National Institute of Mental Health. Other Research Positions and EmploymentAssociate Director, Social and Community Reintegration Research program2015- present Research program funded by the Veterans Health Administration, Rehabilitation Research and Development. Principal Investigator for one of four pilot programs on supported education services for Veterans. Health Research Scientist (Appointment), ENRM Veterans Hospital, Bedford, MA 2009-presentCenter for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR) Independent investigator for research grants funded by the Veterans Health Administration. “Core” Center faculty member participating in reviews of proposal and manuscripts for over 30 Health Services Investigators. Grant development and submissions. Grants awarded on: needs assessment for supported education services for Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan, pilot test of a supported education service for OIF/OEF Veterans; randomized controlled trial of adding peer support to services for homeless Veterans with co-occurring substance use and mental illness. Senior Research Associate and Project Director: Human Services Research Institute, 1985–1991 Cambridge, MA. Conducted quantitative, qualitative, and policy related research in planning and evaluation in the disability area for federal grants and state contracts. This included: proposal development and preparation, direction and management of project efforts and all phases of research. Specific areas of research and evaluation included: financing options for home health care, family support policy, quality assurance systems, community acceptance patterns, and staff training and turnover.Residence Supervisor: League School of Boston. Newton, MA 1982 – 1985Supervisor and administrator of a residential facility for children and adolescents with pervasive developmental and affective disorders. House Manager: Efficacy Research Institute, Braintree, MA. 1981 – 1982 Manager of residential program serving adults with autism in a staffed apartment. Social Worker: Catholic Charities Family and Children Service Center, Bronx, NY. 1979 – 1981 Provided individual and out-patient therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Honors & AwardsWinner of 1988 Award for Excellence in Teaching given by the Graduate School of 1988 Arts and Sciences at Boston UniversityGraduate Magna cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa. 1976City College of City University of NY, Dean's List 1973, ‘74, ’76 Professional Activities and Review PanelsSAMSHA-Moving Beyond Awareness-Subject Matter Expert Panels 3&4. May 2018. Panel 3: Decision-Making Processes of Colleges/Universities Regarding Mental Health Service Provision and Resource Allocation and Panel 4: Utilizing Technology to Support Mental Health Needs of Students: Challenges and Opportunities JED Campus Validation Project . Participate as a subject matter expert in a national panel to develop and rank criteria for ratings for the JED campus seal. 2017Veteran Engagement in Research Group. Co-Lead. 2015-2017Led initiative and a 30 person team charged with involving Veterans in research for the largest VA health services research center. Led the development and process of sub-committees charged with developing a charter for and launching: a stakeholder advisory council, a network of Veterans to consult on individual projects, and a training and education program for Veterans and Investigators. KTDRR Technical Working Group on Transition. 2016 - presentMember of advisory council for federal grant funded project to American Institute for Research (AIR) on employment services for youth with disabilities. Quarterly phone conferences, review of materials.NIMH Services Research for Autism Spectrum Disorders Across the Life Span II June, 2016 Member of review panel. The purpose of the meeting was to review grant applications received in response to the Pilot Research on Services for Transition-Age Youth and Adults with ASD announcements. The goal of the announcements is to support pilot studies which are developing and testing service strategies to improve functional, behavioral, and health outcomes of transition-age youth and adults with ASD. National College Mental Health Task Group (Member) 2016 - 2018National VA HSR&D Veteran Engagement Workgroup (Member) 2016-2017Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) Veterans Health Admin.March 2015, August 2015 Scientific Merit Review Board – Member of grant review committee for Investigator Intitated Research and Pilot Projects Rehabilitation Research and Development (RR&D) , Veterans Health Admin. April 2015, October 2015, April 2016Scientific merit reviewer for SPIRE research grant applications (2 year, $200,000)Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association December 2014; November 2015 Peer reviewer for papers for annual national conference National Association of Rehabilitation Research Training Centers (NARRTC)2016- 2018Chairperson Knowledge Translation Committee, Executive Committee Member,National Association of Rehabilitation Research Training Centers (NARRTC)2013- 2016Secretary, Executive Committee Member,NARRTC members are representatives of current projects funded through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), U.S. Dep’t. of Education. The ultimate mission of NARRTC is to promote the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in American society.2012 National Conference on College and Careers for Youth with Disabilities 2011- 2012Conference Planning Committee Member and Peer Reviewer for paper pesentationsConference sponsored by the US Dep’t. of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation ServicesAnnual Children’s, Youth, and Young Adult Behavioral Health Research and Policy National Conference 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018Peer reviewer for paper presentations in the Transition Age Youth track at the conference, sponsored by the University of South Florida, Tampa Mental Health QUERI, Veterans Health Administration. 2012, 2014 Peer reviewer for grant submissionsHealth Services Research and Development Annual Conference. 2010, 2011Veterans Health Adminstration, Peer reviewer for conference presentation selections What about Work? Conference Director. Dec. 2009Developed and led conference targeted to adults with serious mental health conditions in Massachusetts with aim to increase work motivation among adults with serious mental illness. Attended by over 200 consumers and providers featuring a keynote speaker on peer support for employment and presentations from disability employment agencies including Mass. Rehabilitation Commission. Co-sponsored by the Transformation Center, Boston (mental health self-advocacy group). National Spinal Cord Injury Model System Program Advisory Committee Member 2003 – 2007Spaulding Hospital, Boston, MA.Parenting Options Program, UMass Medical School, Consultant 1997 – 1999Worcester, Center for Mental Health Services Research.Editorial ResponsibilitiesEditorial Boards Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal. Member Consulting Editorial Board2009 –2017Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal.2011 – 2012Guest Co-editor for special issue on transtion age youth Ad hoc Reviewer Journal of Mental Health2017Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2015, 2016Disability and Rehabilitation2015International Journal of Workplace Health Management 20152015Journal of Behavioral Health Services Research2014 -2018Psychiatric Services 2012, 2014,2017,2018Mental Health Services Research Journal. 2013, 2000American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation. 2011, 2016BioMed Central.2011Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease.2010Elsevier Publications. Reviewer for book prospectus 2010Canadian Journal for Administrative Sciences.2007 Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal. 1997-2018Knowledge Translation and Educational Activities Delman, J., Ellison, M. & Mizrahi, R. (2017). Best Practices in Vocational Supports for Young Adults With Serious Mental Health. Presented to Rhode Island Healthy Transitions team. Woonsocket RI. 10 participants, 2 hours. Porter, C., Ellison, M., and Hutchinson, D. (2017). Innovative Models and Tools for Engaging Youth at Risk. Responding to Risk for Psychosis among College Students. Given by the Center for Early Detection, Assessment & Respnse to Risk. Boston, MA. 120 participants., 30 minutes. TAYLRD: Employment and Education Supports for Young Adults with Behavioral Health Issues. Webinar to KY Behavior Health Workforce, one hour 50 people October 2016Presentation to Mass. Department of Mental Health Supported Employment Trainers Workgroup on Supported Education services, 15 people one hour. November, 2016 Presentations on Education and Employment Supports for Young Adults. Presented to NAMI Central Mass. Board. 30 people, one hour October 18, 2016Keynote presentation to Creating Healthy Transitions for Transition Age Youth, sponsored by Magellan Health, Bucks County PA. “The Transition to Adulthood for Youth and Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions – Pitfalls and Promises”. 100 people, 1.5 hrs. June, 2016Presentation to Mass. Department of Mental Health Supported Employment Workgroup on IPS for Young Adults. May, 2016 Presentation on Systematic Review of Recovery to the VA national workgroup on Recovery. March 2016Knowledge Translation Portfolio, Associate Director,2010 – presentTransitions Research and Training Center, UMass Medical School. Center for Mental Health Services Research. Responsible for the development and creation of 19 health education briefs and tip sheets that have received national acclaim. Downloads of these products runs into the tens of thousands. Audiences for tip sheets include researchers, policymakers, service providers and individuals with psychiatric disabilities and their families. Responsible for the successful completion of nine training, technical assistance and dissemination projects and activities. Responsible for preparing research findings of the RTC into educational products for multiple audiences. Post-doctoral fellowship program. Associate Director2011-2013Transitions Research and Training Center, UMass Medical School,. Center for Mental Health Services Research Assist to direct and supervise a two year program of research and didactic training on transition age youth with serious mental health conditions for a post-doctoral research fellow. Public Sector Psychiatry Seminar on Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 2009-2010Co-course developer, University of Mass Medical School, Department of Psychiatry.Developed a roster of speakers and topics for introducing psychiatric rehabilitation principlesand practices. 3 hr sessions/wk by 20 weeks/year for ten Psychiatry and Psychology Residents. Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Program in Psychiatric Rehabilitation 2002-2006 Co-Principal Investigator, Boston University, Center for Psychiatric RehabilitationDesign and administer a post-doctoral fellowship in psychiatric rehabilitation research for six individuals so they can competitively conduct independent rehabilitation research.?Direct Teaching ActivitiesTAYLRD: Employment and Education Supports for Young Adults with Behavioral Health Issues. Webinar to KY Behavior Health Workforce, one hour 50 people October 2016Presentations on Education and Employment Supports for Young Adults. Presented to NAMI Central Mass. Board. 30 people October 18, 2016Presentation to Mass. Department of Mental Health Supported Employment Workgroup on Supported Education Nov., 2016 Presentation on Systematic Review of Recovery to the VA national workgroup on Recovery. March 2016It takes a committed campus: How to support college students with mental health challenges. Presentation at the Conference on Child and Adolescent Mental Health. William James College, Newton, MA. Friday April 29th, 2016. One hour, 150 attendees. Presentation to Mass. Department of Mental Health Supported Employment Workgroup on IPS for Young Adults. May, 2016 Supporting the Education of Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions: State of the Science & Practice; Part One. National webinar sponsored by the Transitions RTC, UMass Medical School. One hour, 100 participants. Presented by Marsha Langer Ellison Michelle Mullen. January 2016Supporting the Education of Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions: State of the Science & Practice; Part Two. National webinar sponsored by the Transitions RTC, UMass Medical School. One hour, 100 participants. Presented by Marsha Langer Ellison Michelle Mullen, and Kate Biebel. January 2016Translating Evidence to Support Transitions (TEST): Improving Outcomes of Youth in Transition with Psychiatric Disabilities by Use and Adoption of Best Practice Transition Planning. Research to Practice in the NIDILRR Community. National webinar sponsored by the American Institutes for Research, Knowledge Translation for Employment Research. One hour, 200 participants. Presented by Harniss, Ellison, Worobey, March, 2016 Creating Career Pathways for Youths with Mental Health Conditions. A webcast of the Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (KTDRR). Sponsored by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and SEDL, an Affiliate of AIR. December 2015. One hour. Presented by Marsha Ellison and Sandra Miller. 2015. Overview of Supported Education and Career Services for Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions. Presentation to the Prodrome and Early Psychosis Program Network (PEPPNET) Treatment Workgroup. November 6, 2015. Adapting Individual Placement and Support for Young Adults: The Thresholds study National webinar sponsored by the Transitions RTC, UMass Medical School. One hour, 75 participants. Presented by Marsha Ellison, Gary Bond, and Vanessa Vorhies-Klodnick. Aug 13, 2015Technical briefing to the U.S. Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistance Secretary of Planning and Evaluation. Feasibility Study for Demonstration of Supported Education to Promote Educational Attainment and Employment among Individuals with Serious Mental Illness. Presented by Heather Ringeisen, Marsha Langer Ellison, & Kathleen Biebel. Washington DC, Sep’t. 1st, 2015. Panel moderator for Knowledge Translation State of the Science webinar sponsored by the Knowledge Translation Disability and Rehabilitation Research program. Southeast Development Laboratory, Austin TX. 2014“Recovery Supports for Transition Age Youth”, Webinar Presenter,2013 Center for Social Innovation, Newton, MA, 6 hours, 1 session, 110 participants“Public sector Psychiatry Research Seminar on Psychiatric Rehabilitation”, 2009-2010 Lecturer, University of Mass Medical School, Department of Psychiatry. 30 hours, 3 sessions, Ten Psychiatry and Psychology Residents. “Rehabilitation Research I”. Seminar Leader. Sargent College of Health Fall 1999 and Rehabilitation Sciences. Boston University 3 hr sessions/wk by 20 weeks/year, Twelve graduate students in Rehabilitation Counseling.“Doctoral Research Methods”. Seminar Leader. Sargent College of Health Spring 1988 and Rehabilitation Sciences. Boston University 3 hr sessions/wk by 20 weeks/year, Six doctoral students in Rehabilitation Counseling.Workshops sponsored by the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 1992 – 2001Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Boston University. Workshop leader. About 10 hours per workshop, 1 session/workshop, about 10 participantseachTitles: “Consumers as Professionals”; “On the Road to Recovery, Career Achievements for People with Psychiatric Disabilities”; “Conducting Participatory Action Research”; “Participatory Action Research: Implications for Researchers and Program Evaluators”; “Case Management for the Homeless, Psychiatrically Disabled Population.” “Introduction to Sociology”, Instructor, Mass. College of Pharmacy, Boston. 1988100 hours, 20 sessions, 18 students“Sociology of Health and Illness” Teaching Ass’t, discussion leader: Boston University 1988 100 hours, 20 sessions, 15 students “Introduction to Sociology.” Teaching Ass’t, discussion leader: Boston University 1987 100 hours, 20 sessions, 20 students“Participatory Action Research”; Workshop Leader. Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Boston University8 hours, 1 session, 20 participants Advising & SupervisionErin Reilly, Post-doctoral Fellow, ENRM Veterans Hospital. Mentor 2016-2018Kristina Jensen, Graduate student RA, UMass Boston, Supervisor & Advisor 2014-2015Sloan Huckabee, Post Doctoral Fellowship program, Transitions RTC, Advisor 2014-2016Madeleine Currie, Post Doctoral Fellowship program, Transitions RTC, Advisor 2011-2013Su-ting Hsu, Docotral Program, Boston University, Sargent College of Health 2006-2008 and Rehabilitation Sciences, Dissertation Committee member Yu Mui Wan, Post–doctoral Program in Rehabilitation Research, Advisor 2004-2006Boston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,David Webster, Post–doctoral Program in Rehabilitation Research, Advisor 2005-2006Boston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,Nancy Wewiorski, Post–doctoral Program in Rehabilitation Research, Advisor 2002-2004Boston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,Elena Kantor, Post–doctoral Program in Rehabilitation Research, Advisor 2001-2003Boston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,Research Grant AwardsCurrent: National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 9/2015 – 9/2020Grant Number: 90DP0080-01-00Title: Translating Evidence to Support Transitions: Improving Outcomes of Youth in Transition with Psychiatric Disabilities by Use and Adoption of Best Practice Transition Planning TEST. Role: Principal Investigator Total Award: $750,000Research Enhancement Award Program. Veterans Health Admin. RR&D. (PI Drebing). 5/2015 -4/2020Social and Community Reintegration Research Program (SoCCR). Role: Associate Director; % Effort = 25Scientific Lead for four pilots of interventions that promote the community integration of Veterans with disabilities. PI for pilot intervention on supported education. National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research 10/2014-9/2019US DoE, H133B140040, (PI: Davis)Title: Learning and Working During the Transition to Adulthood, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center Goal: ?The Learning and Working RRTC aims to support the successful completion of education and training and movement into rewarding and sustaining work lives in young people, ages 14-30, with serious mental health conditions. The Center develops and translates knowledge from state of the art rigorous research focused on education, training and working.Total Award $3,576,319Role in Project:? Deputy Director. Percent Effort: 25% National Institute on Disability US DoE, H133A120152.?(PI Mullen) 10/2012-9/2018and Rehabilitation Research Title: Manual and Training Program to Promote Career Development among Transition Age Youth and Young Adults with Psychiatric Conditions This project will conduct a suite of research, development and implementation activities to develop a manualized intervention and training program to support the education and career development of young adults with serious mental health conditions. Total Award: 2,498,929; Sub-award to UMMS, $500,000Role in Project:? Co-Director Effort: 15 %Completed Research SupportNAMI KY. 2016-2018Title: Training And Strategic Planning For Helping Youth On The Path To Employment. Role: Principal Investigator Total Award: $108,625Veterans Health Administration, 12/2012- 11/2017 Health Services Research and Development Merit (IIR 10 -333) (Veterans Administration funding mechanism equivalent to NIH RO1) Title: Improving Outcomes for Homeless Veterans with Peer SupportThis project is a multi-site randomized controlled trial of delivering peer support to homeless Veterans with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse. Using a manualized peer support intervention available in the MISSION-Vet Consumer Workbook this project aims to improve housing retention and community functioning by reducing substance use and relapse among 200 Veterans in Bedford, MA and Pittsburgh, PA. Total Award: $1.1 million Role: Principle Investigator % effort: 35Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation (PI: Ringeisen)10/2014 – 9/2015The Feasibility Study for Demonstration of Supported Education to Promote Educational Attainment and Employment among Individuals with Severe Mental Illness. Subcontract to Research Triangle InstituteRole: PI; % Effort =8. Conduct supported education case studies at 3 sites, prepare a synthesis and final report on the state of the science of supported education for individuals with psychiatric disabilities.Veterans Health Administration, HX000618-01 : (PI:O’Toole)2012-2016 Health Services Research and Development Title: Aligning Resources for the Care of Homeless Veterans Total This project will apply MISSION-Vet peer support to homeless Veterans in VHA primary care settings to improve health and housing outcomes Start-End Dates 2011 – 2015Award $1.89 million. Role in Project: co-Investigator Percent Effort: 10%National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research 10/2009-9/20014US DoE, H133B090018, (PI: Davis)Title: Learning and Working During the Transition to Adulthood, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (Transitions RTC)Goal: ?The Transitions RTC aims to support the successful completion of education and training and movement into rewarding and sustaining work lives in young people, ages 14-30, with serious mental health conditions. The Center develops and translates knowledge from state of the art rigorous research focused on education, training and working.Total Award $3,576,319Role in Project:? Associate Center Director. Percent Effort: 35%Veterans Health Administration, VHA HSRD RRP Health Services Research 1/2013 – 9/2013And Demonstration (PI: Najavits)Title: "Development of a PTSD/SUD program level assessment" This project will develop an assessment instrument for measuring trauma informed care in substance abuse rehabilitation programs Total award: $100,000 Role: Co-Investigator Percent Effort: 5%Veterans Health Administration, Health Services Research and Development 2010 – 2012 PPO (09-254-1) VHA HSR&D Pilot.Title: Supporting Education Goals of OI/EF Veterans with PTSD: Pilot Process and OutcomeThis project will conduct a randomized pilot of a supported education program using peer providers for 40 OIF/OEF Veterans with PTSD. A process and outcome evaluation will be conducted to determine feasibility of approach and intervention effect size. Total award $138,000Role: Principal Investigator (35% effort)Veterans Health Administration, Mental Health QUERI. 2011– /2012Local Initiated Projects #55-002,Conduct pre-implementation planning efforts for initiation of a supported education service within the pilot programs of the Veterans Homelessness Prevention Demonstration Programs among OIF/OEF Veterans. Total award: $14,000Role: Principal Investigator (7% effort )VHA: Mental Health QUERI Local Initiated Project (PI: Eisen) 0/2011 – 9/2012Title: Age group analysis of the Post-deployment Survey This is a secondary data analysis of the national survey on risk and resilience factors for mental health status among OIF/OEF service members. We will examine differences in these factors comparing age groups under and over age 30. Analysis will be prepared for publication. Total Award $20,000Role: co-Investigator (6% effort) VHA HSR&DMental Health, QUERI Rapid Response Project (09-113)10/2009 – 11/2010Total award $100,000 Role: Principal Investigator Title: Supported Education for OI/EF Veterans with DisabilitiesThis project conducts a needs assessment for supported education for returning Veterans with PTSD and then develops a culturally informed curriculum and implementation guidelines for delivering supported education in the VA mental health care system. Center for Medicare and Medicaid services DHHS 11-P-91918/1 (PI Himmelstein) 2006-2011Title: Mass. Medicaid Infra-structure Grant and Comprehensive Employment OpportunitiesThe goal of this project is to develop research and evaluation projects to study the health and employment of people with disabilities, and the impact of Medicaid programs on employment outcomes.Role: Co-Investigator (100%)National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research2004- 2009H133B990023 (PI: Rogers)Title: Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Recovery for Persons with Serious Mental IllnessTotal Award: $750,000Role: Project Director (60%)National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research2002-2006H133PO2O0111 (PI: Russinova)Title: Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Program in Psychiatric RehabilitationProvide a post-doctoral fellowship in psychiatric rehabilitation research to six people so they can competitively conduct independent rehabilitation research.?Total award $750,000Role: Co-Principal Investigator (35%)Journal Publications - Peer Reviewed Ellison, M.L., Reilly, E., Mueller, L., Schultz, Mark R.,Drebing, & Charles E. (2018). A supported education service pilot for returning veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder. Psychological Services,15(2):200-207, DOI 10.1037/ser0000180 McCarthy, S., Chinman, M., Mitchell-Miland, C., Schutt, R.K., Zickmund, S., Ellison, M.L. (in Press). Peer Specialists: Exploring the influence of program structure on their emerging role. Psychological Services. Ellison M.L., Huckabee, S., Stone, R., and Mullen, M. (In Press). Career Services for Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions: Innovations in the Field. Journal of Behavioral Health Services Research. Biebel, K., Ryder-Burge, A., Alikhan, S., Ringeisen, H., Ellison, ML. (2018). Strategies to Support the Education Goals of Youth and Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions: A Case Study. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research. , M.L., Belanger, L., Niles, B., Evans, L., and Bauer, M. (2018). Explication and definition of mental health recovery: a systematic review. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research. 45(1); 91-102, DOI: 10.1007/s10488-016-0767-9Molly M. Simmons, Benjamin G. Fincke, Mari-Lynn Drainoni, Bo Kim, Tom Byrne, David Smelson, Kevin Casey, Marsha L. Ellison, Christy Visher, Jessica Blue-Howells and D. Keith McInnes. (2017). A two-state comparative implementation of peer-support intervention to link veterans to health-related services after incarceration: A study protocol. BMC Health Services Research 12/2017; 17(1).Chinman M, McInnis K, Eisen S, Ellison M, Farkas M, Armstrong M, Resnick S. (2017). Establishing a research agenda for understanding the role and impact of mental health peer specialists. Psychiatric Services. 68:9, 955-957. , H., Langer Ellison, M., Ryder-Burge, A., Biebel, K., Alikhan, S., & Jones, E. (2017). Supported Education for Individuals With Psychiatric Disabilities: State of the Practice and Policy Implications. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal. 40 (2), 197-206. , M.L., Belanger, L., Niles, B., Evans, L., and Bauer, M. (2018). Explication and definition of mental health recovery: a systematic review. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research. 45(1); 91-102, DOI: 10.1007/s10488-016-0767-9Ellison, M.L., Schutt, R.K., Glickman, M.E., Schultz, M., Chinman, M., Jensen, K., Mitchell-Miland, C., Smelson, D., and Eisen, S. (2016). Patterns and predictors of engagement in peer support among homeless veterans with mental health conditions and substance use histories. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 39(3), 266-273. Resnik, L., Ekerholm, S., Johnson E., Ellison, M., O’Toole, T. (2016). Which Homeless Veterans Benefit from a Peer Mentor and How, Journal of Clinical Psychology. doi:10.1002/jclp.22407Klodnick, V. V., Sabella, K., Brenner, C. J., Krzos, I. M., Ellison, M. L., Kaiser, S. M., & Fagan, M. A. (2015). Perspectives of Young Emerging Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions on Vocational Peer Mentors. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 23(4), 226-237. DOI:?10.1177/1063426614565052Ellison, M.L., Klodnick, V., Bond G.R., Krzos, I., Kaiser, S.M., Fagan, M., Davis, M. (2015). ?Adapting Supported Employment for Emerging Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions. Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research, Volume 42 (2), 206-222, DOI:?10.1007/s11414-014-9445-4. Kirsch DJ, Pinder-Amaker SL, Morse, C, Ellison ML, Doerfler LA, Riba MB. (2014) Population-Based Initiatives in College Mental Health: Students Helping Students to Overcome Obstacles. Current Psychiatry Reports; 16, 525.Anthony, W.A., Ellison M.L., Rogers, E.S., Mizock, L., and Lyass, A.; (2014). Implementing and Evaluating Goal Setting in a Statewide Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin; 57(4), 228-237. Russinova, Z., E.S. Rogers, Cook, K., Ellison, M.L., & Lyass, A. (2013). Conceptualization and measurement of mental health providers' recovery-promoting competence: The Recovery Promoting Relationships Scale (RPRS). Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal; 36(1), 7-14Russinova, Z., Rogers, E.S., Ellison, M.L., Philippe Bloch, P., Lyass, A., & Wewiorski, N. (2013). Predictors of financial self-sufficiency among Social Security beneficiaries with psychiatric disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 38, 49–66. O'Connor, K., Kline, A., Sawh, L., Rodrigues, S. Fisher, W., Kane, V., Kuhn, J., Ellison, M., Smelson, D. (2013). Unemployment and Co-Occurring Disorders Among Homeless Veterans. Journal of Dual Diagnosis, 9(2), 134-138Ellison, M.L., Mueller, L., Smelson, D., Corrigan, P., Bokhour, B., Torres-Stone, R., Najavits, L., Vessella, J., & Drebing, C. (2012). Supporting the education goals of Post 9/11 Veterans with self-reported PTSD symptoms: A needs assessment. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 35 (3), 209 – 218.Ellison, M.L., Rogers, E.S. Lyass, A., Massaro, J., Wewiorski, N. , Hsu, S., Anthony, W. A. (2011). Statewide Initiative of Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation: Outcomes and Relationship to Other Mental Health Service Use. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 35(1), 9-20. Russinova, Z., Rogers, E.S., Ellison, M.L., Lyass, A. (2011). Recovery-promoting professional competencies: Perspectives of mental health consumers, consumer-providers and providers. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 34(3), 177-185.Ellison, M.L., Glazier, R.E., O’Connell, E., Norton, G., and Himmelstein, J. (2010). Design features for Employment-supportive Personal Assistance Services in Medicaid programs. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 21(2), 90-100. Hashemi, L., Henry, A., Ellison, M.L., Banks, S., Glazier, R., & Himmelstein, J. (2008). The relationship of personal assistance service utilization to other Medicaid payments among working age adults with disabilities. Home Health Care Services Quarterly 24(4), 280-298.Ellison, M.L., Russinova, Z., Lyass, A., Rogers E.S. (2008) Professionals and managers with serious mental illnesses: Findings from a National Survey. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 196(3), 179 - 189. Ellison, M. L. and Dunn E. (2006). Empowering and demedicalized case management practices: Perspectives of mental health consumer leaders and professionals. Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 5(2), 1-17. Ellison, M. L., Russinova, Z., Massaro, J.M. Lyass, A. (2005). People with schizophrenia employed as professionals and managers: Initial evidence and exploration. Schizophrenia Research, 76(1), 123-125.MacDonald-Wilson, K.L., Rogers, E.S., Ellison, M.L., & Lyass, A. (2003). A study of the Social Security Work Incentives and their relation to motivation to work among persons with serious mental illnesses. Rehabilitation Psychology, 48(4), 301-309.Ellison, M. L., Russinova, Z., MacDonald-Wilson, K. L., & Lyass, A. (2003). Patterns and correlates of workplace disclosure among professionals and managers with psychiatric conditions. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 18(1), 3 – 13.Ellison, M.L., Anthony, W.A., Sheets, J., Dodds, W., Barker, W.J., Massaro, J., & Wewiorski, N. (2002). The integration of psychiatric rehabilitation services in behavioral health care structures: A state example. Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research, 29 (40), 381 – 393.Pita, D.D., Ellison, M.L., Farkas, M., & Bleecker, T. (2001). Exploring personal assistance services for people with psychiatric disabilities: Need, policy, practice. The Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 12(1), 2-9.Ellison, M. L., Danley, K.S., Bromberg, C., Palmer-Erbs, V. (1999). Longitudinal outcome of young adults who participated in a psychiatric vocational rehabilitation program. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 22(4), 337-341.Rogers, E.S., Chamberlin, S., Ellison, M.L., Crean, T. (1997). A consumer-constructed scale to measure empowerment. Psychiatric Services, 48, 1042-1047.Chamberlin, S., Rogers, E.S., Ellison, M.L. (1996). Self-help programs: A description of their characteristics and their members. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 19(3), 33-42.Ellison, M.L., Danley, K.S., Crean, T., Rogers, E.S., Colodzin, R. (1996). Involvement of people with psychiatric disabilities in state agencies of vocational rehabilitation: State agency survey. The Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 20(4), 319-334.Ellison, M. L., Rogers, E. S., Sciarappa, K., Cohen, M., Forbess, R. (1995). Characteristics of mental health case management: Results of a national survey. Journal of Mental Health Administration, 22(2), 101-112.Book Chapters and ManualsHuckabee, S., Golden, L., Ellison, M. L., & Biebel, K. (2017). “Partnering with Community Agencies in IEP Transition Component Planning for Students with Emotional Behavioral Disturbance.” Translating Evidence to Support Transitions. University of Massachusetts Medical School, Department of Psychiatry, Systems and Psychosocial Advances Research Center (SPARC), Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research: Worcester, MA.Ellison, M. L., Huckabee, S., Golden, L., & Biebel, K. (2017). “Partnering with Community Agencies in IEP Transition Component Planning for Students with Emotional Behavioral Disturbance.” Translating Evidence to Support Transitions. University of Massachusetts Medical School, Department of Psychiatry, Systems and Psychosocial Advances Research Center (SPARC), Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research: Worcester, MA.Biebel, K., Golden, L., Huckabee, S., & Ellison, M. L. (2017). “Supporting Student-Led Transition Planning for Students with Emotional Behavioral Disturbance.” Translating Evidence to Support Transitions. University of Massachusetts Medical School, Department of Psychiatry, Systems and Psychosocial Advances Research Center (SPARC), Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research: Worcester, MA.Ellison, M.L., Mueller, L., Henze, K., Corrigan, P., Larson, J., Kieval, N.E., Sawh. L., & Smelson, D. (2012). The Veteran Supported Education Treatment Manual (VetSEd). Bedford, MA: ENRM Veterans Hospital, Center for Health Quality, Outcomes, and Economic Research. link for pdf: , ML., Drebing, C., Mueller, L., Delman, J., Mistler,L. ( 2011). Vocational and Educational Supports for Veterans. In D. Smelson, L. Sawh, D., Kane, V., Kuhn, J., & Zeidonis, D. (Eds.) The MISSION-VET Treatment Manual. Veterans Health Administration, Bedford: MARodrigues, S., Chinman, C., Hills, S., Ellison, M.L., & McKay, C. ( 2011). Peer Support. In D. Smelson, L. Sawh, D., Kane, V., Kuhn, J., & Ziedonis, D. (Eds.) The MISSION-VET Treatment Manual. Veterans Health Administration, Bedford: MARussinova, Z., Rogers, E.S., Ellison, M.L. (2006). RPRS Manual. Recovery Promoting Relationships Scale. Boston University, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.Ellison, M. L., Bersani, H., Blaney, B., & Freud, E. (1992). Family empowerment: Four case studies. In V.J. Bradley, J. Knoll, & J. Agosta (Eds.), Emerging Issues in Family Support. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.Other Research Reports, Briefs, Proceedings, and Community Education materials Ellison, M., Mullen, M. & Stone, R. (2017). Strategic Plan for Helping Kentucky Youth and Young Adults with Behavioral Health Conditions on the Path to Employment. Shrewsbury, MA: Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research, Systems and Psychosocial Advances Research Center, University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolStone, R., Ellison, M., Huckabee, S., & Mulen, M. (2017). Innovative Practices to Support Careers of Young Adults with Mental Health Conditions. Worcester, MA: UMass Medical School, Dep’t. of Psychiatry, Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research.Davis, Lauren; Biebel, Kathleen; Ellison, Marsha Langer; Huckabee, Sloan; and Golden, Laura (2015) "Improving the Outcomes of Transition Age Youth with Psychiatric Disabilities through the Adoption and Use of Best Practice Transition Planning," Psychiatry Information in Brief: Vol. 12: Research in the Works, SPARC, UMass Medical School. Ringeisen, H., Ryder-Burge, A., Ellison, M.L., Biebel, K. & Shums, A. (2015). Feasibility Study for Demonstration of Supported Education to Promote Educational Attainment and Employment among Individuals with Serious Mental Illness: Final Report. Prepared for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation, US Dep’t. of Health and Human Services. Prepared by Research Triangle Institute, NC and the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Systems and Psychosocial Advances Research CenterSmith, L. M., Broughton, A., Starks, J. & Ellison, M. (2015). Building a Community of Practice to Support Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions, Tip Sheet 9. Worcester, MA: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Department of Psychiatry, Systems and Psychosocial Advances Research Center (SPARC), Transitions Research and Training Center.Ellison, M. (August 5, 2015) Supported Education for Transition Aged Youth with Psychiatric Disabilities. PsyR Connections 2015 Issue 2. Newsletter published by the Psychiatric Rehabilitation AssociationEllison, M.L., Rogers, E.S., Costa, A. (2013). Education Domain. In State of the Science Conference Proceedings 2013. Tools for System Transformation for Young Adults with Psychiatric Disabilities. Transitions RTC. University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA Delman, J. & Ellison, M.L. (2013). Supported education as a vital route to competitive employment. Focal Point, 27, 26-28.Anderson, T., Cabral, L., Ellison, M.L., Ellingwood, J., et al. (2010). Massachusetts Veterans: Healthcare Needs, Services, and Access. University of Massachusetts Medical School, Center for Health Policy and Research Ellison, M.L., Samnaliev, M., Henry, A.D., Beauchamp, J.S., Shea, A., & Himmelstein, J. (2008). How Do Employment Outcomes of Medicaid Buy-In Participants Vary Based on Prior Medicaid Coverage? An Example from Massachusetts. Working with Disability: Work and Insurance in Brief, 8. Wash. D.C., Mathematica Policy Research Institute. Ellison, M.L., Olin, L., Hashemi, L., & Samnaliev, M. (July 2008). Evaluation of the 40 Hours per Month Work Requirement for MassHealth’s CommonHealth Working Program. University of Massachusetts Medical School, Center for Health Policy and Research.Danley, K.S. & Ellison, M.L. (1999). A Handbook for Participatory Action Researchers. Boston University, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.Ellison, M.L. & Russinova, Z. (1997). How professionals and managers use reasonable accommodations: Highlights from a national survey. Community Support Network News, 12 (1), 16. Newsletter published by the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Boston University, Boston, MA. Danley, K.S. & Ellison, M.L. (1996). Long Term Outcomes of Participants in a University Based Career Education Program for Young Adults who have Psychiatric Disabilities. Briefing Paper No. 2. Research Colloquium on Vocational Rehabilitation for People with Psychiatric Disabilities. Conference Proceedings. Boston University, Center for Pscyhiatric Rehabilitation. Danley, K.S. & Ellison, M.L. (1996). Involving people as consumer advocates in vocational rehabilitation. Final Report and Executive Summary. Boston University, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.Ellison, M.L. Freud, E., Bradley, V.J., Blaney, B., & Bersani, H. (1990). Recommendations for a family support agenda for children with disabilities in Pennsylvania. Cambridge, MA: Human Services Research Institute.Ellison, M. L. & Ashbaugh, J. (1990). The dollars and sense of promoting selfsufficiency of persons with disabilities through programs of independent living, inhome and family supports. Cambridge, MA: Human Services Research Institute. Ellison, M.L. (1990). Testing family support and family empowerment: Key findings across four pilots. Cambridge, MA: Health Services Research Institute.Bradley, V. J. & Ellison, M. L. (Eds). (1989). Audit of the quality assurance mechanisms of the Connecticut Department of Mental Retardation. Cambridge, MA: Human Services Research Institute. Bradley, V.J., Ellison, M.L., Knoll, J., Freud, E., & Bedford, S. (1989). Becoming a neighbor: An examination of the placement of people with mental retardation in Connecticut communities. Cambridge, MA: Health Services Research Institute.Langer, M., Agosta, J., & Choisser, L. (1988). Proposed model for a state sponsored direct care staff training system in Iowa. Cambridge, MA: Human Services Research Institute.Ellison, M. L., Bradley, V. J., Knoll, J., & Moore, K. (1989). Financing options for home care for children with chronic illness and severe disability. Technical Assistance Manual. Cambridge, MA: Human Services Research Institute. Included in ERIC database accession #ED323709.Langer, M., Choisser, L., & Agosta, J. (1987). Direct care staff training in facilities serving persons with developmental disabilities: A comparative report of training practices in Iowa and in model states. Cambridge, MA: Human Services Research Institute. Included in ERIC database accession #ED211094.Other Media on Research Findings Announcements/features on radio:Ivanhoe Broadcast News “On the Job with Mental Illness”, June 2000WGVU- Interview (Grand Rapids MI), Jan. 2000KCSN News Nov. 1999Citations in newspapers, briefs, magazines and newsletters: Practicing Recovery: Recovery in Transition-age Youth.. (Thought Leader: Marsha Ellison, Deputy Director of the Transitions Research and Training Center) Issue 10: March 2017UMassMed Now. (“New grant to help teens with psychiatric disabilities become successful adults”) Feb. 2016The Wall Street Journal (“Mental Illness A Rising Workplace Cost”), June 13, 2001New York Times, Letter to the Editor (“Images of Mental Illness”) Nov. 22, 1999 SELF Magazine, (“Making a comeback from mental illness”) March 2000Management Review (“Managers with Psychiatric Conditions Cope Well”) June, 1999Psychiatric News (“Study Dispels Myths about Mentally Ill’s Ability to Work”) Feb. 2000Medical Tribune (“Professionals Excel Despite Mental Illness”) 1999NAMI Advocate (“Study finds consumer success in the workplace”) Jan. 2000 (“Lifting the Shadows”) Dec. 18th, 2000Massachusetts Psychologist (“Study of professionals with psychiatric May, 1998 disabilities enters new territory”) Presentations at Professional Conferences Invited PresentationKeynote presentation to Creating Healthy Transitions for Transition Age Youth, sponsored by Magellan Health, Bucks County PA. “The Transition to Adulthood for Youth and Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions – Pitfalls and Promises”. 100 people, 1.5 hrs. June, 2016Ellison, M.L., Community Inclusion for Transition Age Youth and Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions: What’s it all about? Presented at the Second International Conference on Community Inclusion for People with Psychiatric Disabilities. Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion. Philadelphia, PA, September. 2011Peer Reviewed National/International MeetingsEllison, ML., Klodnick, V., Mullen, M. (2018). Adapting IPS supported employment for high school age youth. Discussion hour. 31st Annual Research and Policy Conference on Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Behavioral Health, Tampa, Fl, March 2018.Ellison, ML, Huckabee, S., Golden, L., & Biebel, K. Promoting Adoption and Use of Research-based Findings using Implementation Science and Knowledge Translation. 2017 NARRTC Annual Conference. Alexandria, VA. April, 2017. Biebel, K., Ellison, M., Stone, R. Supported Education: The State of the Practice. 2016 Recovery Workforce Summit sponsored by the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association. Boston, MA. May, 2016. Ringeisen, H., Ryder-Burge, A., Ellison, M.L., Biebel, K. & Shums, A. Supporting the Higher Education of Young Adults: State of Practice. Symposium presented at the 29th Annual Research and Policy Conference on Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Behavioral Health, Tampa, Fl, March 2016.Mullen, M., Ellison, M., Thompson, J., Huckabee S., & Stone, R. Barriers, Supports, and Innovative Services from Perspectives of Transition-Age Youth and Service Providers. Presented at the Recovery Workforce Summit: 2015 Annual Conference of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association. Philadelphia, PA, June, 2015Ellison, M. Farkas, M. Hunt, M., & Belanger, L. Recovery from Literature to Practice. Presented at the Recovery Workforce Summit: 2015 Annual Conference of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association. Philadelphia, PA, June, 2015Ellison, ML., Huckabee, S., Stone, R., Mullen, M. Innovative services to support the learning and working goals of young adults: Report from the field. Presented at the 28th Annual Research and Policy Conference on Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Behavioral Health, Tampa, Fl, March 2015.Ellison, ML., Fagan, M., Klodnick, V.V. Adapting the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model of Supported Employment for Early Emerging Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions. Presented at the Recovery Workforce Summit, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association Annual Conference. Baltimore, MD., June 2014. Ellison, ML. Participatory Action Knowledge Translation (Say what?). Knowledge Translation Panel presentation. . Presented at the NARRTC Annual Conference. Washington DC, April 2014. Ellison, ML, Mullen, M., & Smith, L. (2014). Supporting the Education and Employment of Transition Aged Youth and Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions: Results from three studies by the Transitions RTC. Presented at the NARRTC Annual Conference. Washington DC, April 2014. Vorhies V., Sabella, K., Ellison, ML., & Fagan, M. Vocational Peer Mentors: Perspectives of Early Emerging Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions. Presented at the 27th Annual Children's Mental Health Conference, Tampa, Fl, March 2014. Davis, M., Koroloff, N., Ellison, ML., Costa, A., Reeder, S. Promoting Learning and Working During Young Adulthood: Adult System Perspectives. Plenary presented at the 27th Annual Children's Mental Health Conference, Tampa, Fl, March 2014. Smith, L., Ellison, ML., & Costa, A. Creating A Community Of Practice For Supporting Transition Age Youth With Serious Mental Health Conditions . Presented at the 27th Annual Children's Mental Health Conference, Tampa, Fl, March 2014. Ellison, M.L., Rogers, E.S., Costa, A. Supporting the Education Goals of Young Adults with Psychiatric Disabilities. Presented at “Tools for System Transformation for Young Adults with Psychiatric Disabilities”; State of The Science Conference Transitions RTC. Washington, DC., 2013. Ellison, M.L. Creating a Community of Practice for Supporting Transition-Age Youth with Mental Health Conditions. Presented at the 2012 National Transition Conference: College and Careers for Youth with Disabilities. Washington, DC, May 30-June 1, 2012.? Co-presented with Joann Starks and Amanda Costa. Ellison, M.L. Environmental Approaches to Supporting Success of College Students With Mental Health Conditions. Presented at the 2012 National Transition Conference: College and Careers for Youth with Disabilities.. Washington, DC, May 30-June 1, 2012.? Co-presented with Mark Salzer and Amanda Costa. Ellison, M.L. Supporting the education goals and community participation of OIF/OEF/OND Veterans with PTSD: Results of a Needs Assessment. Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Community Inclusion for People with Psychiatric Disabilities. Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion. Philadelphia, PA, September. 2011Ellison, M.L. Understanding the Needs of Young Adult Veterans for Supported Education. Paper presented at the U.S. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association annual training conference, Boston, MA. June, 2011 Ellison, M.L. Understanding the Needs of Young Adult Veterans for Supported Education. Paper presented at the 24th Annual Children’s Mental Health Research and Policy Conference, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. March, 2011 Ellison, M.L., Glazier, R.E., O’Connell, E. (2008). Employment-supportive Personal Assistant Services in Medicaid Programs: A Policy Framework. Poster presented at the National Home and Community Based Services Conference. Convened by the National Association of State Units on Aging and the Massachusetts Executive Office on Elder Affairs. Boston, MA: September, 2008Ellison, M.L. and Lyass, A. Measuring Outcomes of a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Intervention for Medicaid Beneficiaries Using Propensity Scores. Poster presentation at the American Public Health Association annual conference. Boston, MA. November, 2006. Ellison, M.L. “Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services in Iowa.” Paper presented at the American Psychiatric Association Institute on Psychiatric Services, Boston, MA, October 2003.Ellison, M. & Russinova, Z. “The Patterns and Correlates of Disclosure of Managers and Professionals with Psychiatric Disabilities.” Paper presented at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation conference on Innovations in Recovery and Rehabilitation. Boston, MA. October, 2002.Ellison, M. & Wewiorski, N. “Outcomes of Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services in Iowa.” Paper presented at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation conference on Innovations in Recovery and Rehabilitation. Boston, MA, October 24-26, 2002.Ellison, M.L. “The Course of Services Innovation and Evidence-Based Practices: An Iowan Example in Psychiatric Rehabilitation.” Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors Research Institute, Baltimore, MD, February 2002.Presentations at the Facilitating Careers for Mental Health Consumers Conference1998sponsored by the University of Illinois at Chicago, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center, Chicago, Illinois, April. Four papers presented. Titles: “Findings from a National Survey I: Achievements and Struggles of Professionals and Managers with Psychiatric Disabilities”; “Findings from a National Survey II: Types of Supports and Coping Strategies Utilized by Professionals and Managers with Psychiatric Disabilities”; “The Who, What, When, and Why of Disclosure of Psychiatric Disability Among Professionals and Managers”; “Reasonable Accommodations for Professionals and Managers with Psychiatric Disabilities: National Survey Findings.” Paper Presentations at the Annual Conference of the International Association June 1995 of Psycho-social Rehabilitation Services, Boston, MA,. Three papers presented. Titles: “Consumer Involvement in Vocational Rehabilitation: Both Sides of the Story.” “Participatory Action Research: How We Did It, How We Found It, and What We Learned From It.” “Five Years Later: How Did Program Participants Fare?. ” Ellison, M.L. “State of the Practice of Mental Health Case Management Programs: Results from a National Survey.” Presented at the 1993 National Conference – Rehabilitation of Children, Youth, and Adults with Psychiatric Disabilities, Tampa, FL, January 1993. Ellison, M.L. & Chamberlin, J. “A Research Study on Self-Help Groups for Former Patients.” Presented with Judi Chamberlin at the 1993 National Conference – Rehabilitation of Children, Youth, and Adults with Psychiatric Disabilities, Tampa, FL, January 1993.Ellison, M.L. “Testing Family Support and Family Empowerment: Key Findings Across Four Pilots.” Presented at the Eastern Sociological Society Annual Conference, Providence, RI, April 1991 and at the Young Adult Institute Annual Conference, New York City, June 1991.Paper Presentations at the American Association of Mental Retardation, Annual Conference, Washington, May 1986. Three papers presented. Presentations at Regional and Local Professional ConferencesMarsha Ellison, Rachel Stone, and Michelle Mullen. Forging Career Services for Young Adults.Presented at the 15th Annual MassPRA Conference “Harnessing the Power of Relationships: The Foundation of Psychiatric Rehabilitation" October, 2017Ellison, M.L. Innovative Models and Tools for Engaging Youth at Risk, Presented at: Responding to Risk for Psychosis Among College Students: Tools for Early Engagement, Assessment, and Treatment. Boston, MA, November, 2017Ellison, M.L., Rogers, E.S., Costa, A. (2013). Education Domain. In State of the Science Conference: Tools for System Transformation for Young Adults with Psychiatric Disabilities. Sponsored by the Transitions RTC, University of Massachusetts Medical School. Washington DC. Ellison. M.L., Mueller, L., Henze, K. Supported Education for OIF/OEF Veterans with PTSD. Presented at the Research Colloquium of the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions, University Of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey. Scotch Plains, NJ, Oct. 18th, 2012. Ellison, M.L. & Mueller L.N. Understanding the Needs of OIF/OEF Veterans with PTSD for Supported Education. Presented at Addressing Educational Needs in CWT Programming: Responding to the Next Generation of Veterans. Lexington, MA, Aug. 23rd, 2012Ellison, M.L., Samnaliev, M., Henry, A.D., Beauchamp, J.S., Shea, A., & Himmelstein, J. How Do Employment Outcomes of Medicaid Buy-In Participants Vary Based on Prior Medicaid Coverage? An Example from Massachusetts. Poster presentation at the UMMS, Department of Psychiatry Research Day. Worcester, MA. October, 2008Ellison, M.L. Characteristics of Workers with Disabilities Needing and Receiving Accommodations; Types of Accommodations Received, and the Impact of Accommodations on Employment Outcomes. Poster presented at the Commonwealth Medicine Academic Conference, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Shrewsbury, MA. October, 2007Henry, A.D., Zhang, J.. Ellison, M.L. & Averbach A. (2006, November). What do we know about working age adults with disabilities in MassHealth? Paper presented at the 9th Annual MassHealth Symposium, MA Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Worcester, MA.Ellison, M.L. Meaningful Employment as an Integral Aspect of Recovery: Accommodations, Coping Strategies, and Issues of Disclosure. Presented at “A Vision of Recovery and Rehabilitation: Uncovering Our Common Ground,” conference sponsored by the MA Department of Mental Health, Western Area Office. Northampton, MA, June mittee Assignments and Administrative Services National ServiceNational College Mental Health Task Group (Member) 2016 - 2018National VA HSR&D Veteran Engagement Workgroup (Member) 2016-2017Veterans Health Adminstration, Quality Enhancement and Research Initiative2012 (Peer Reviewer) Grant competition in Mental Health, Rapid Response Proposals National Institute on Disability and 1991, 2006, 2010Rehabilitation Research (Peer Reviewer) Grant competition for Field-Initiated Programs.Local ServicePsychiatry Research Day Planning Committee. Committee member. 2017-2018Council on Economic Opportunity and Diversity. (Member) UMass Med. School 2012-2013Voted to be a representative member of the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry to the Council. Participate in the sub-committee on Inclusion of People with Disabilities. Attend quarterly meetings to plan activities that further the agenda of the Council and sub-committee. Recovery Research Workgroup. (Member) Center for Mental Health Services 2013 – 2015 Research. UMass Med. School faculty workgroup to promote and develop recovery-oriented research funding at the CMHSR.Strategic Plan Goal 3 Implementation Team, (Co-leader) 2013 – 2015Center for Mental Health Services Research, UMass Med. School. Co-leader of workgroup to implement objectives, strategies and action steps for Goal 3, “Initiate and sustain collaborations within Psychiatry and with other departments at UMMS, DMH, CommMed, other UMass campuses, and state agencies.” Departmental planning effort for recovery oriented research, Planning Member 2010 – 2011. Participate in on-going discussions with Department Chair, Vice Chairs and leadership in developing a program of research and service transformation to recovery and rehabilitation principles and practices. This has included bringing national leaders in recovery practices and research to UMass Department of Psychiatry to assist in planning efforts. Recovery and Rehabilitation Academic Interest Group, Co-Leader, 2010 – 2012, member 2008 – 2009). Co-coordination of public sector psychiatry research seminar for psychiatry fellows on Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Community Service Framingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council (member)2005Brophy Elementary Public School. Volunteer2001 Expert Witness in Massachusetts Land Court for the State Attorney GeneralJanuary 1990 in a zoning dispute over group homes for people with mental retardation. ................
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