John B. Thompson – Curriculum Vitae - St. Ambrose University

John B. Thompson – Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION___________________________________________________________
2009-1012 Ph.D. Social Work (Emphasis: adult mental health and social/economic
justice) GPA: 3.95/4.0
Universityof Kansas, School of Social Welfare, Lawrence, KS.
Dissertation Title: “Rethinking the Clinical vs. Social Reform Debate: a Dialectical
Approach to Defining Social Work in the 21 st Century” (awarded honors).
2007-2009 M.A. Philosophy, GPA 3.9/4.0
Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO.
Thesis: “Kierkegaard’s Socrates: Socratic Subjectivity in the Early Dialogues.”
2007-2009 Graduate Certificate in College Teaching
Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO.
Foci: Technology, Curriculum Design, Teaching Phil., Class Mgt., Learning Styles,
Diversity, etc.
• M.A. Theological Studies (Emphasis: philosophical theology), GPA 3.8/4.0
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Austin, Texas.
Masters Project: “Nietzche’s False Dichotomy in The Anti-Christ”
• Master of Social Work, (Emphasis: generalist practice) GPA 3.7/4.0
University of Utah. Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Graduate Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling (LSAC program), GPA 4.0/4.0
University of Utah. Salt Lake City, Utah.
• B.S. Philosophy (Psychology minor), GPA 3.3/4.0 (cum. undergrad)
University of Utah. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Senior Thesis Project: “The Role of the Posterior Parietal Cortex in Learning and Memory”
1993-1995 A.S. General Studies, GPA 3.6/4.0
Salt Lake Community College
*2006 GRE: Verbal-720 (98 th percentile) , Quantitative-540 (35 th ), Analytical
Writing-5.5 (91 st )
TEACHING/INSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE________________________________
2012+ Assistant Professor
St. Ambrose University, Master of Social Work Program
Courses: Human Behavior in the Social Environment; Mental Health and Psychopathology
2010-2011 Instructor
University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare
Courses: Mental Health and Psychopathology; Human Behavior in the Social Environment

2007-2009 Graduate Teaching Assistant (Grade, Lecture, Rubric Design, office hours, etc.)
Colorado State University, Philosophy Department
Courses: World Philosophies, Introduction to Philosophy
• Teaching Assistant/Lecturer (Curriculum Design & Lecture, Fall/Spring)
University of Utah, GSSW. Co-taught with David Derezotes Ph.D.
Course: Dialogues of Spiritual Diversity (spiritual diversity, interfaith dialogue, practice
application)
2002 Adjunct Instructor (fall semester)
Salt Lake Community College, Division of Humanities & Sciences
Introduction to Ethics (ethical theory; social/moral probs. such as abortion, sexuality, war,
etc.)
1999-2000 Adjunct Instructor (Fall and Spring Semesters)
Salt Lake Community College, Division of Developmental Education
Introduction to College Writing (also taught summer 2002)
• Writing Advisor
Salt Lake Community College, Writing Center (approx. 50% ESL tutoring)
• Teaching Assistant
University of Utah, Psychology Department, Psych. 101 Courses
RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP_____________________________________
2009-2012 Research Assistant, University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare
Current projects/publications:
Lead researcher for a qualitative study at Bert Nash Community Mental Health
Center (Lawrence, KS) aimed at gaining an in depth understanding of the experiences of
clients using new technology in shared decision making (psychiatric social work) called the
Decision Support Center (Common Ground software)
Center.
Social Justice and Mental Health: Capability Theory and the Decision Support
(Solo project under development)
Making in
Salyers, M., Thompson, J., et al (2012) Measuring Shared Decision
psychiatric Care. Psychiatric Services (in press)
Fukui, S., Thompson, J., et al (2012) Predictors of Shared Decision Making and
Levels of Agreement between Consumers and Providers in
Psychiatric Care. Acta Psychiatrica Scandanavica (in press)

Thompson, J. (2011) Connecting Theory to Practice: Karl Barth, Capability Theory
and
Psychiatric Social Work. Pastoral Psychology (in press)
2008 Co-author and Research Assistant, University of Utah, GSSW (publication from prev.
research)
Derezotes, D, … Thompson, J. (2008) Spiritual Maturity: An exploratory study and
model for social work practice. Currents: New Scholarship in the Human Services.
7:1
• Research Assistant, Senior Thesis Project (physiological psychology)
University of Utah, Psychology Department
The Role of the Posterior Parietal Cortex in Learning and Memory. One year project included
data collection/mgt.; rodent training, brain surgery (parietal lesions); asst with stats./
interpretation
DIRECT PRACTICE & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE________________________
2007 Consultant/Director of Caregiving Resources
First Presbyterian Church. Fort Collins, Colorado.
Mental health consultation/referral; Staff coaching; Program development; Curriculum
development, instruction and leadership for lay counseling ministry (e.g. taught systems
theory, personality disorders, Gottman’s couples research, addictions, etc.)
2006-2007 Executive Director
New Life Counseling Center (non-profit; staff of ~20 social workers/counselors). Austin,
Texas.
Responsible for all executive leadership functions including budget, marketing, policy,
hiring,
mission/vision, compliance, supervision of practicum students,
public relations, fund raising, etc.
• Counselor
Travis County Corrections (probation and parole). Austin, Texas.
Group and individual counseling (using evidence-based CBT), curriculum development
• Associate Director, Mental Health Therapist
Samaritan Counseling Centers of Utah (SCCU), Salt Lake City, UT
Co-designed, started and managed a program in the Samaritan Center network that targeted
underserved populations in Salt Lake City. Responsibilities included conducting individual,
couples and group psychotherapy; collaborating with other agencies; managing practicum
students and volunteers; generating statistics on services and client demographics; writing/
editing publications and representing the center to the public; managing the day-to-day
operations of the SCCU
• Chemical Dependency Group Facilitator
University of Utah, Department of Psychiatry
• Crisis Intervention Specialist, Chemical Dependency Group Counselor
University of Utah, Neuropsychiatric Institute (intensive outpatient)

• Chemical Dependency Counselor
Project Reality (Opiate/Opioid Dependency Treatment Program)
• Practicum Student, MSW 2 nd Year
Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center: Diagnostic Assessment (intake/referral), ER Consult, EAP
• Practicum Student, MSW 1 st Year
Project Turnabout (Adolescent Day-treatment Program: mental health, family issues, subst.
abuse)
• Practicum Student, LSAC Program
Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center: Outpatient Psychiatry, PTSD Clinic
PRESENTATIONS/CONFERENCES_______________________________________
2011 Karl Barth, Capability Theory and Psychiatric Social Work
Social Justice and the Health Professions Conference. University of Texas, Houston
Med. Ctr.
2011 John Dewey’s Pragmatism as Theory for Social Work (guest lecturer)
Theory for Research Design (doctoral course), University of Kansas School of Social
Welfare
2010 Mental Health Policy (guest lecturer, multiple sections)
Social Welfare Policy (MSW course), University of Kansas School of Social Welfare
2010 Dealing With Race and Gender Issues in Student Writing (guest lecturer via Skype)
Tutor Training Class, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT
2009 Soren Kierkegaard’s Existential Christianity
Revolution Christian church, Fort Collins, Colorado
2009 Kierkegaard & Socrates
Colorado State University, Geller Center for Spiritual Development
2008 Commentator. “Holism in Plato’s Meno.” Front Range Philosophy Conference.
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado.
2007 John Gottman Couples Assessment Workshop for Clergy & Social Workers/
Counselors (co-presented with Dr. Vagdevi Meunier, Ph.D.). New Life Counseling Center.
Austin, TX
2007 Addictions: Recognition and Referral
Bethany United Methodist Church. Lay Counseling Ministry, Cont. Ed. Austin, TX
2007 Social Science and the New Testament: a consistent view of healthy relationships
Bethany United Methodist Church. Lay Counseling Ministry, Cont. Ed. Austin, TX

2007 Freud and Bonhoeffer: Modernist Psychology and Spirituality
All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Lenten Lecture Series. Austin, TX
2007 Marx, Capitalism and Christian Ministry in a Context of Alienation & Individualism
Cedar Park United Methodist Church. Adult Lecture Series. Cedar Park, TX
2007 Transition as Transformation: Hermeneutics & Christian Praxis
Tarrytown United Methodist Church. Lay Counseling Ministry, Cont. Ed. Austin, TX
2007 ‘Show and Tell’ in the Junk Shop: Chogyam Trungpa’s Buddhist Spirituality and
Psychotherapy
Clinical Training, New Life Institute. Austin, TX
• Directive and Non-directive Tutoring Strategies
Rocky Mountain Peer Tutoring Conference, Salt Lake City, UT
1997 The Online Writing Center: Responding To Students Electronically
Rocky Mountain Peer Tutoring Conference, Pocatello, ID
HONORS, AWARDS AND GRANTS_______________________________________
2012 Arthur Katz Award for Outstanding Doctoral Student
University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare
2009-2012 Mental Health Researcher Award, Full Tuition/fee Waiver (RAship w/stipend)
University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare
2007-2009 Philosophy Department Scholarship, Full Tuition Waiver (TAship w/stipend)
Colorado State University
• Jean Brown Scholarship, Full Tuition/fee waiver
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
2004 Hero Award Given to Samaritan Counseling Center (my program)
Salt Lake Community Services Council
2004 Grant Funding Awarded to Samaritan Counseling Center From the
Eccles Foundation, Wal-Mart Corporation, Episcopal Diocese of Utah, O.C. Tanner
Company
• Psychology Department Scholarship, Full Tuition waiver
University of Utah
• General Scholarship, Full Tuition waiver. Dean’s List, President’s List
Salt Lake Community College
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND ORGANIZATIONS_______________________
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Texas
• Certified Social Worker (CSW), Utah

1994-2005 Certified Tutor, level 1, National Reading and Learning Association
2002-2007 Member, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY/DEPARTMENT
2011 Manuscript reviewer for Perspectives in Social Work, a journal for social work doctoral
student
publication. University of Houston, GSSW
2011 Student reviewer – faculty search committee for KU SSW
SERVICE TO THE
COMMUNITY______________________________________________
2011 Volunteer, LINK – providing meals for people who are homeless in Lawrence, KS
2011 Volunteer, youth ministry (high school group), 1 st Christian Church, Lawrence, KS
2009-2011 Instructor, theology class - Intro. Bible & hermeneutics; systematic
theology; studies on Romans, Matthew; the “new atheist” movement). Trinity Lutheran
Church, Lawrence, KS
2007 - 2008 Nordic Ranger, US Forest Service - winter high country mountain patrol, Colorado Rockies
2006-2011 President, Barth Club – informal group dedicated to diverse theological
inquiry
2004-2005 President, Religious/spiritual Diversity Student Group at Austin Seminary
2003-2004 Member, Healing the Divide -- a non-profit professional organization
dedicated to dialogue and raising awareness about religious/spiritual diversity in Salt Lake
City, Utah.
• Volunteer, The Community Writing Center, Salt Lake City, UT
2002 Olympic Torch Runner, Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, UT
1999-2002 Volunteer, Community Animal Welfare Society, Salt Lake City, UT
REFERENCES__________________________________________________________
Current references:
Richard Spano, Ph.D. Professor of Social Work, ricks@ku.edu, 785-864-8971, 9 Twente Hall University of
Kansas School of Social Welfare, Lawrence, KS 66044
Terry Koenig, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Social Work, tkoenig@ku.edu, 785-864-2656, 101 Twente Hall
University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Lawrence, KS 66044
Mark Holter, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Social Work. Mholter@ku.edu, 785-864-4720, 201 Twente Hall,
University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Lawrence, KS 66044

Recent references (still available):
Andre Archie, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Philosophy, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80526.
970-491-6753 Andre.Archie@colostate.edu
Cecilia Barrentine, Board President. New Life Counseling Center, 4001 Speedway Austin, TX 78751
cecilia.barrentine@bethany-umc.org
David Derezotes, Ph.D. Professor of Social Work, University of Utah, Graduate School of Social Work, Salt
Lake City, UT 84112 801-585-3546 david.derezotes@socwk.utah.edu