1994-1998
Dr. Finnerty graduated with a BA in Psychology from Niagara University. While at Niagara, Dr. Finnerty had the opportunity to gain practical experience at Attica Correctional Facility, where he cofacilitated community preparation groups, psychoeducational groups, substance abuse groups and process groups for the pre-release program of a mens’ maximum security prison. Dr. Finnerty also volunteered as a tutor in math and reading for the Albion Correction Facility's (women's medium security) Adult Basic Education program. Dr. Finnerty helped coordinate the tutoring operations of the Niagara University Learning Center.Dr. Finnerty remains a Purple Eagles hockey fan.
1998-2002
Dr. Finnerty earned his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute (Forest Institute of Professional Psychology). Dr. Finnerty completed his dissertation in 2001 (Clinical Psychology Graduate Students’ Attitudes Regarding Prescription Privileges for the Field and for Themselves: Implications for Education and Policy) and also completed coursework in Psychopharmacology.
2001-2003
Dr. Finnerty completed his pre and post doctoal internships under the supervision of Dr. Gerald Bello, Ph.D. in Canton, OH at Human Development and Counseling Associates, inc. Dr. Finnerty gained experience working with a family services referred population of children and adults as well as conducting psychological evaluations of children who had been physically and/or sexually abuse. As a result of this work Dr. Finnerty has testified as an expert witness in child sexual abuse victim cases. Dr. Finnerty alsoi evaluated children with behavioral and severe mood dysregulation concerns for diagnoses such as ADHD, ODD and Pediatric Bipolar Disorder.
October 7, 2003
Dr. Finnerty becomes licensed as a Psychologist in Ohio #5979.
work experience 2003-current
Dr. Finnerty's first job as a licensed psychologist was as an outpatient psychologist for Summit Psychological Associates, inc. in the Canton, OH office. Dr. Finnerty worked with a broad population in this setting and participated in quality reviews of other clinicians' work. He also provided telephone crisis management and overnight admissions approvals for inpatient hospitalization for the representatives of a regional insurance company.Dr. Finnerty then went on to consult in nursing homes independently using Greentree services. He saw a range of aging patients, individuals adjusting to physical difficulties as well as individuals with severe mental illness who could not live independently in the community. Dr. Finnerty consulted on the behavior management committee for the operator of 3 nursing homes.
Dr. Finnerty's current position (Fall, 2004 to present) is as an independent contractor for the Bureau of Disability Determination. Dr. Finnerty reviews the medical evidence available in psychological claims and offers opinions related to what an individual may or may not be able to do in relation to work.
Red Cross Volunteer- Hurricane Katrina
Dr. Finnerty volunteered with the Red Cross on the gulf coast of Mississippi (in and around Biloxi and Gulfport, 9/9/05-9/22/05). Dr. Finnerty provided mental health services to Red Cross clients and staff in shelters as well as communities directly hit by a hurricane. Dr. Finnerty assisted in the transition of shelter residents from closing school-based shelters in to new shelters and conducted staff mediation associated with this. Dr. Finnerty assisted individuals with problem-solving despite their limited resources and was the sole mental health provider for as many as 3 shelters at some points in time.
FEMA professional Development Certificate, 2006
Dr. Finnerty completed the Federal Emergency Management Agency Professional Development Series Certificate (Principles of Emergency Management, IS-235 Emergency Planning, IS-242 Effective Communication, IS 241 Decision Making and Problem Solving, IS 240 Leadership and Influence, IS 244 Developing and Managing Volunteers, IS 139 Exercise Design).
April 2009- Depressive PD
Dr. Finnerty published his first book intended to advocate for Depressive Personality Disorder in DSM-5 (though DSM-5 is moving in another direction for personality disorders).
August, 2010 Consultant of the Year
Dr. Finnerty was named "Consultant of the Year" by the Ohio Association of Disability Examiners.
Fall, 2010 PsychContinuingEd.com
Dr. Finnerty launches CE programs from a website originally launched as a directory of continuing education sponsors in 2008.Dr. Finnerty presents at the Ohio Psychological Association annual convention: "When Will I Get Better: Prognostic Factors Related to Mood Disorders."
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