Sandra Resnick, PhD
Professor of Psychiatry; Deputy Director, VA Northeast Program Evaluation Center; Editor, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal
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Biography
Sandy Resnick is Director of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) national Measurement Based Care in Mental Health Initiative. She also conducts program evaluation of VHA specialty care and develops quality improvement strategies to enhance VHA mental health care. An expert in evidence-based practices for individuals with psychiatric disabilities, Dr. Resnick is passionate about data literacy and helping others understand how to use data to support and improve patient-centered mental health care at all levels of mental health systems. A licensed clinical psychologist, she is a co-founder of the Yale Measurement-Based Care Collaborative.
Education & Training
- Special Mental Illness FellowVA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven CT (2003)
- PhDIndiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (2001)
- MSIndiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (1998)
- BSTufts University (1991)
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Michael S. Neale Award | American Psychological Association, Division 18, Psychologists in Public Service | 2019 |
| Carol T. Mowbray Early Career Research Award | United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association | 2005 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Serious Mental Illness Specialty Council | Chair | 2022 - Present |
| VA Representative, Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee | https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/advisory-councils/ismicc | 2018 - Present |
| Task Force on Serious Mental Illness/Severe Emotional Disturbance, American Psychological Association | Chair 2017-2019 Chair-Elect 2020-2022 | 2009 - 2019 |
| United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association | Board of Directors | 2008 - 2014 |