Joseph Morrow Jr., Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist, PC

Joseph E. Morrow, Jr., Psy.D P.O. Box 10969 Palm Desert, CA 92255 cell: (805) 395-0260; email: drjosephmorrow@gmail.com CA Board of Psychology License #: PSY24915; NPI #: 1093972200 Speciality: Psychological trauma / PTSD Services: Individual psychotherapy via Telehealth Population: Adults CURRICULUM VITAE Education History: Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA Doctorate of Clinical Psychology - Psy.D. Program (APA Accredited) Doctoral project title: Assessing Electroconvulsive Therapy Outcome from the Patient’s Perspective Internship: Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero 2009/2010 (APA Accredited) Degree issued: 9-13-2010 CA State University, Fullerton, CA Master of Arts – Experimental Psychology Thesis title: The Use of the Antipsychotic Dopamine D2 Antagonist Haloperidol, and Caffeine, in an Animal Model of Parkinson’s Disease Degree issued: 1-3-2006 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, Pennsylvania Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communication Design Degree issued: 5-23-1987 Professional Positions: Department of State Hospitals (DSH) – Atascadero (DSH-A), CA; (Joint Commission Accredited), 2010 – 2023 Enhanced Treatment Program (ETP) - Clinical psychologist Trauma informed care (TIC) committee member and trainer Chair of the Suicide Prevention Committee Clinical psychology internship supervisor Staff Development and Education Committee member Bioethics committee member Overview: DSH-A is a maximum-security forensic hospital with approximately 1,000 patients. The population is comprised of adult males with severe mental illnesses and histories of violent convictions or charges. Reasons for admission include: Incompetent to Stand Trial (admitted to the hospital to restore competency), Prison Transfer (unable to be adequately treated in the prison system), Mentally Disorder Offender (deemed unsafe to be released to the community for parole due to a mental illness), and Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity (admitted to receive treatment for a mental illness that contributed to the commission of a violence offence). Diagnoses include, but are not limited to: Psychotic disorders, Severe Mood Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Mental Illnesses Related to Medical Conditions. A vast majority of the patients also have been diagnosed with personality disorders (e.g., Antisocial personality disorder, including Psychopathy; Borderline personality disorder). Primary responsibilities of DSH psychologists: Admission assessments, cognitive and intellectual assessments, violence risk assessments, personality assessments (including Psychopathy), suicide assessments, interdisciplinary treatment planning (with psychiatry, social work, nursing, and rehabilitation therapists), group therapy (e.g., Trauma groups, Aggression Reduction, Mental Health Wellness, and Staying Safe), behavioral guideline development, and individual therapy. Enhanced Treatment Program (ETP) overview: The ETP is an enhanced security and enhanced staffed program designed to deliver effective and safe treatment to patients assessed to be among the most dangerous patients in the CA DSH system. The ETP is a specialized 13-bed unit located at DSH-A. Patients from within DSH-A and other DSH hospitals are admitted directly to the ETP unit. Sometimes, those admissions are emergency transfers (i.e., admitted within 24-48 hrs. of referral due to the risks of allowing the patient to remain any longer within DSH standard treatment environments). While the psychological treatments are informed by evidenced based treatments, each patient receives care that is based on their individual functioning and history. The development and implementation of treatments delivered by Dr. Morrow are informed by TIC. Group and individual sessions are further informed by, but not limited to, the principles and skills of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and yoga therapy. DBT is considered one of the most effective biopsychosocial treatments for emotional and behavioral regulation. However, due to the severity of the functioning and dangerousness of ETP patients, “DBT-informed” treatment approaches are utilized (i.e., strict adherence to the DBT model is not appropriate). Yoga therapy is considered to be among one of the highest recommended approaches for the management of the symptoms of Posttraumatic stress disorder. Yoga principles and practices assist individuals in calming internal responses to external activators (e.g., sensory and cognitively driven aggression towards others based on misinterpretations of stimuli and people in the environment). Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Psychosis treatment approaches are also utilized. Additional responsibilities: Chairing the Suicide Prevention Committee (SPC), includes facilitation of monthly SPC meetings aimed at monitoring and forecasting suicide and self-harm related information, interacting as the liaison between the SPC and hospital administration, as well as development and facilitation of employee suicide prevention, assessment, and intervention trainings. Similarly, as a TIC committee member, Dr. Morrow works in close cooperation with the CA Dept. of State Hospitals (DSH) Statewide TIC workgroup, DSH-A Chief of Psychology, DSH-A Chief of Professional Education, and the DSH-A Training Dept. in the development and facilitation of TIC trainings, meetings, and treatment intervention curriculums aimed at furthering TIC initiatives throughout DSH-A and the DSH system statewide. Internship supervision duties includes development and facilitation of didactic seminars and ongoing supervision of training experiences including, but not limited to individual therapy. Joseph Morrow, Jr., Psy.D.; Clinical Psychologist, Professional Corporation Cambria, CA Clinical psychologist Supervisor: Self-employed 2012-present Overview: This practice is community-based and aimed at providing care to the general population. There is also a specific focus on making services available to individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses (e.g., Schizophrenia). Services available include cognitive and personality assessment, individual psychotherapy, group therapy, forensic psychology consultation to non-psychologists and non-legal professionals, clinical psychology research, academic instruction, and clinical supervision of psychologists in training. University of CA, Los Angeles; Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (JCAHO Accredited); Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Service ECT Surgical and Research Assistant Supervisors: Randall Espinoza, M.D., Medical Director, and Juanita Jackson, R.N. 1997 – 2012 Overview: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, ECT Service provides inpatient and outpatient treatment for severe and recurring episodes of Major Depression via ECT. The patient population includes adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Primary responsibilities included: assisting with retrospective and ongoing data collection of ECT treatments performed, investigating correlates between patients’ locations of residency and referral for ECT services, as well as, correlates between ECT treatment outcomes and use of atypical antipsychotic medications; monthly and quarterly reporting to internal ECT Committee and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health; assisting psychiatrists and anesthesiologists with administration of ECT treatments, pre-treatment nursing assessments, communication of patients’ concerns to the physicians and nursing staff; assisting with ventilation of the patients and/or preparation of medications while the patients were under general anesthesia; assisting with treatment recovery, management of assaultive behavior, and phlebotomy as needed. Loma Linda University Psychological Services (LLUPSC), Loma Linda, CA Assistant Clinic Manager Supervisor: Adam Arechiga, Psy.D., Dr.PH. 2006 – 2009 Overview: LLUPSC is a university and medical center based mental health clinic providing psychological and assessment services to the community at large. Staff includes pre-doctoral psychology students and licensed clinical psychologists. The client population is comprised of children, adolescents, and adults with mild to moderate level conditions. Primary responsibilities included: assignment of practicum students to clinical supervisors based on strengths, interests, and special needs; coordination of training for practicum students, including: weekly clinical didactics, case presentations, preparation of professional credentials and interview skill development; telephone screening for appropriateness of clinical services, assignment of cases to clinicians (faculty as well as practicum students), and referrals if necessary; demographic and quarterly units of service reports to the clinic director; risk management and compliance (e.g., ensuring HIPAA, OSHA, and APA compliance). Additional training and experience: Harbor UCLA Medical Center; AMI/ABLE Integrated Services, Torrance, CA (JCAHO Accredited) Practicum Student/Extern Clinical Director: Dorit Saberi, Ph.D. Immediate Supervisor: Lorraine Caudra, Ph.D. 2008/2009 Overview: The AMI/ABLE Service is an outpatient program for high consumers of psychiatric services. The patient population is comprised of severe and persistently mentally ill individuals. Diagnoses most commonly fall within the psychotic disorder spectrum, developmentally disabled, and personality disorders. The program operates under a Psychosocial Rehabilitation model. Primary training experiences included: • 10-month Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) seminar • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) 16-hour didactic seminar and 10-month DBT consultation group • Psychological assessment (e.g., cognitive, intellectual, and personality) • Individual long-term psychotherapy (CBT and DBT) with patients with a history of highly lethal suicide or other self-harm attempts • Group therapy (i.e., DBT, CBT, Healthy Living Skills) • Case management • Milieu interventions • Community outings with patients Department of State Hospitals - Patton, CA; JCAHO Accredited Hospital Practicum Student/Extern Training Director: Annette Ermshar, Ph.D. Immediate Supervisor: Sheri Curtis, Ph.D. 2007/2008 Overview: DSH-Patton is a maximum-security hospital operating under the Wellness and Recovery model. The majority of my work occurred on the Female Admissions Unit. Groups were also co-facilitated on the Geriatric Unit and the Male Long-Term Unit. The patient population was comprised of severely mentally ill individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Diagnoses most commonly fell within the psychotic disorder spectrum and Antisocial Personality disorder classification. Individuals were admitted to the hospital because they were found Incompetent to Stand Trial, Guilty But Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, acutely mentally ill while in prison, or determined unsafe to be paroled to the community. Primary training experiences included: • Psychological assessment (e.g., neuropsychological screening, cognitive and intellectual, personality, and projective) • Group therapy (i.e., DBT, Planning for Release) • Weekly didactic seminars covering topics such as: clinical interviewing, test interpretation, cultural considerations, and risk assessment • Case presentations LLUPSC, Loma Linda, CA Practicum Student/Extern & Pre-Intern Supervisor Director of Clinical Training & Clinical Supervisor: Adam Arechiga, Psy.D., Dr.PH. 2007 – 2009 Overview: LLUPSC is a university and medical center based mental health clinic providing psychological and assessment services to the community at large. Staff includes pre-doctoral psychology students and licensed clinical psychologists. The client population is comprised of children, adolescents, and adults with mild to moderate level conditions. Primary training experiences included: Practicum Student • Psychological assessments (e.g., neuropsychological, cognitive and intellectual, and personality) • Individual psychotherapy (e.g., psychodynamic, CBT, play therapy) • Case transfer summaries Pre-intern Supervisor • Assisted licensed psychologist with the supervision of psychology practicum students within the university’s psychology clinic (e.g., coordinating supervision times, conducting quarterly evaluations, etc.) • Individual and group supervision of practicum students • Video review of practicum student psychotherapy sessions • Chart reviews • Report editing • Ethics training • Crisis management and consultation (e.g., suicide assessment and/or debriefing) CA State University, Fullerton (CSUF), CA Biopsychology Graduate/Research/Teaching Assistant Supervisor: Jennifer Trevitt, Ph.D. 2003 – 2005 Overview: CSUF is an accredited college offering undergraduate and graduate level degrees. This appointment involved work within the Psychology department; specifically, working with Biopsychology students and neuroscience research projects. Primary training experiences and responsibilities included: • Operations of the biopsychology student laboratory, preparation and presentation of lectures and practicums, individual tutoring, creation and grading of student assignments and exams; student exam review sessions, proctoring of exams, and facilitation of student experiments. • Additional responsibilities included: carrying out neuroscientist-based research to study the effects of adenosine in the basal ganglia of rodents. Such research involved: literature reviews, mixing of drugs, injections, operant conditioning, scientific writing, data analysis, and supervision of 24 undergraduate research assistants. University of CA, Irvine (UCI), CA Biopsychology Research Intern Supervisor: Jennifer Trevitt, Ph.D. 2002 – 2003 Overview: UCI is an accredited college offering undergraduate and graduate level degrees. This appointment involved work within the Biopsychology department; specifically, working with post-doctoral level neuroscientists and neuroscience research projects. Primary training experiences and responsibilities included: • Assisting post-doctoral fellows in conducting research involving the role of dopamine in the functioning of the striatum and globus pallidus in the rodent basal ganglia. • Responsibilities also included: handling the animals, injections, brain surgeries, perfusions, brain slicing, immunohistochemistry, histology, data collection, literature reviews, and research presentations. Research findings resulted in publication in the peer reviewed journal Brain Research. Membership in Professional Associations: • American Psychological Association (APA) • CA DSH Statewide TIC Committee • Rotary International, Cambria, CA Chapter Additional Trainings & Certifications: • Certificate of Completion (2007): Protecting Human Research Subjects, UCLA Medical Center. • Certificate of Continuing Education (2003): Neuropsychological Assessment with Geriatric Population, UCLA Medical Center. • Milton Erickson Hypnosis Intensive Training, Masters Level – 2016 • National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors Trauma Informed Care Training for-the-Trainer - 2017 • Seeking Safety – Treatment for PTSD and Substance Abuse – 2012 • Sensory Modulation & Trauma Informed Care - 2018 • Sensory Processing, Trauma & Attachment Informed Care Training for-the-Trainer – 2018 • Suicide Risk Assessment for Mental Health Clinicians, California Correctional Health Care Services, Fresno Headquarters – 2013 • Suicide Prevention Webinar: Implementing the Safety Planning Intervention in Your Organization; Joint Commission - 2019 Research and Presentations: Rector, T., Morrow, J., Mathews, N., et al., (2021) Actions and words speak the loudest: The spectrum of trauma treatment approaches. Presentation at DSH-Patton 28th Annual Forensic Conference Morrow, J., (2019). Suicide assessment and intervention training. Facilitation of training at DSH-A and DSH-Napa Morrow, J., (2017). The Intersections of Psychological trauma and long-term incarceration: Implications for Treatment. Presentation at DSH-Patton 24th Annual Forensic Conference Morrow, J., and Ahlström, H. (2016). Cognitive behavioral therapy, process, and sensorimotor models for psychological trauma group treatment. Presentation at DSH-Patton 23rd Annual Forensic Conference Flynn, P., Betancourt, H., Hodges, M., Tucker, J., & Morrow, J. (2007). Perceptions of healthcare professionals: disparities among Anglo and Latino women. Poster presentation at the Western Psychological Association, Vancouver, Canada. Trevitt, J. T., Morrow, J. E., & Marshall, J. F. (2005). Dopamine Manipulation Alters Immediate Early Gene Response of Striatal Parvalbumin Interneurons to Cortical Stimulation. Brain Research, 1035, 41-50. Espinoza, R. E., Morrow, J. E., King, J., & Jackson, J. (2006). The efficacy and outcome of a novel augmentation strategy for treatment-resistant depression: combining electroconvulsive therapy and atypical antipsychotics. Poster presentation at the U.S. Psychiatric Congress, Las Vegas, NV; Research presentation at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Conference, Toronto, Canada. Wong-Goodrich, S. J. E., Morrow, J. E., Ruiz, I. N., Florian, F., & Trevitt, J. T. (2005). Adenosine antagonists reverse haloperidole-induced suppression of lever pressing: Implications for Parkinson’s disease. Poster presentation at the Society for Neuroscience Conference, Washington, D. C. Wong-Goodrich, S. J. E., Morrow, J. E., Walsh, S., Harris, A. M., & Trevitt, J. T. (2005). Caffeine reverses suppression of lever pressing in an animal model of Parkinson’s disease. Poster presentation at the American Psychological Society Conference, Los Angeles, CA. Morrow, J. E., Trevitt, J. T., & Marshall, J. F. (2004). Possible effects of Parkinson’s Disease on parvalbumin-positive interneurons of the striatum. Poster presentation at the Western Psychological Association Conference, Phoenix, AZ. Espinoza, R. T., Morrow, J. E., & King, J. M. (2003). Electroconvulsive therapy in the long-term care setting: An overview of controversies in practice. Poster presented at the meeting for the Association of Geriatric Psychiatry, Honolulu, HI. Trevitt, J. T., Morrow, J. E., & Marshall, J. F., (2003). The effects of eticlopride and cortical stimulation on parvalbumin-positive interneurons in the striatum. Poster presented at the meeting of the Society for Neuroscience meeting, New Orleans, LA. Awards/Certificates: DSH VIP Awards – The Director’s Top Honor Award (2022): Excellence award for activation of the ETP. Finalist in William James Excellence in Research Competition (2007), Loma Linda University. Hospital & Institute Improvement Program Team Award (2000): Improved Efficiency of Delivery of Care, UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital. Individual Excellence Award (2000): Improved Efficiency of Delivery of Care, UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital. Clinical Interests: • Treatment of severe and persistent mental illness, personality disorders, trauma, suicide assessment and prevention, group therapy (psychoeducational as well as process), health psychology, psychological assessment, forensic assessment, and clinical supervision. Research Interests: • Intersection of mental health and incarceration, including but not limited to: predisposing biopsychosocial factors, co-occurring diagnoses, and factors influencing recidivism. Quantitative and qualitative measures of ECT treatment outcome. And, cultural factors relevant to seeking and receiving healthcare.