
Jefferson D. Parker
Professor Emeritus
Department:
SOM-Psychiatry
Email:
jparker@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-2778
Biography
Jefferson Parker, Ph.D., Division Director of Psychology and Co-Director of the Center for Innovation and Discovery in Addictions (CIDA) is a licensed clinical psychologist who treats a wide range of conditions and specializes in addictive disorders. Dr. Parker grew up in Pine Bush, a small town in New York and attended college at Tufts University. Prior to entering graduate school at the University of Maine, he worked extensively with the homeless in New York City and Boston. After moving to Maine, Dr. Parker worked in a community substance abuse treatment facility before entering graduate school at the University of Maine in Orono. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Dr. Parker started his career as a psychologist at the G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, from which he retired after 22 years, the first 17 of which were in leadership positions within the Addictive Disorders Treatment Program and the last 5 serving as Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health. Dr. Parker is married with two grown children and four grandchildren. He is actively involved in Wells Memorial Methodist Church and for recreation he cooks, reads, hikes, rides his bicycle, and listens to music. Just prior to the pandemic, he achieved a lifelong goal of riding his bicycle across the United States.
Education
University of Maine, PhD, Psychology | 1993 |
Tufts University, BS, Biology and Greek & Roman Studies | 1977 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
Licensure, Psychologist | 06/1994 - 06/2018 |
Current Positions
Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry | 04/2015 - Present |
The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
Credentialing Coordinator, Mississippi Board of Psychology | 11/2014 - 06/2016 |
Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry | 07/2011 - 02/2015 |
Chair, Mississippi Board of Psychology | 10/2010 - 10/2014 |
Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health, G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center | 12/2009 - 02/2015 |
Member, South Central Mental Illness Research & Education Clinical Center (SC MIRECC) | 2003 - 2008 |
Team Leader, G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center | 07/1999 - 04/2011 |
Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi School of Medicine, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry | 07/1994 - 06/2011 |
Operations Manager Residential/Day Treatment, G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center | 09/1993 - 07/1999 |
Sponsored Program Funding
Intramural, Lindsey, J.A., Martin, L.A., Parker, J.D., Henderson, K., Adler, G., Cully, J., Smith, T., Baillie, L., Armstrong, E.B., Hoffman, J. Bailey, K., Lyons, J. & Buckholdt, K. (2014). Implementing Clinical Video Telehealth into the home to increase rural Veterans' access to evidence-based psychotherapy for PTSD., VA Office of Rural Health | 10/2014 - 09/2015 |
Extramural, Parker, J.D., Burden, J. L., & Lash, S. J. (2009). Evaluation of implementation factors specific to the Contracts, Prompts, and Social Reinforcement (CPR) Intervention for SUD continuing care within the VA., Quaility Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI) Rapid Response Project | 08/2009 - 09/2011 |
Extramural, Lash, S. J.. Burden, J. L., Stephens, R. S., Parker, J.D., Grambow, S.C., & Datta, S. K. (2005).: Reinforcement of abstinence and attendance in substance abuse treatment., VA HSR&D (IIR 03-267-3) | 07/2006 - 06/2010 |
Intramural, Schrimsher, G. & Parker, J.D. (2005): Relation of Cognitive Status to Substance Use Disorder Treatment Outcome., South Central Mental Illness Research Education Clinical | 04/2005 - 03/2006 |
Intramural, Watson, J. M., Sherman, K., Parker, J.D., & Qureshi, N. (2003). Alcohol and health in a primary care setting., South Central Network Mental Health Research Education Clinical Center (MIRECC) | 04/2003 - 12/2004 |
Intramural, Hamilton, M., Merritt, N., Schrimsher, G., & Parker, J.D. (2003). Assessing and Enhancing Motivation for Change in Veterans with Dual Diagnoses Using a Group Therapy Model., South Central Network Mental Health Research Education Clinical Center (MIRECC). | 04/2003 - 03/2004 |
Intramural, Schrimsher, G., Parker, J. D. & Carter, S. (2003). Cognitive Assessment in Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Development of a Resource Manual for VA Programs., South Central Network Mental Health Research Education Clinical Center (MIRECC). | 04/2003 - 03/2004 |
Intramural, Parker, J.D., Shaw, C., & Ward, E. (2002). An age-specific role competency curriculum for substance abuse treatment program staff., South Central Network Mental Health Research Education Clinical Center (MIRECC). | 04/2002 - 03/2003 |
Intramural, Parker, J. D. (2001 ). Contingency Management in Substance Use Disorders., South Central VA Health Care Network. | 04/2001 - 03/2002 |
Intramural, Parker, J.D., Burke, R. S., Matens, P., Hill, B. F. (1999). Chemical Dependence Treatment Program (CDTP)Gambling Education Initiative., VISN 16 Mental Health Research Education Clinical Center (MIRECC). | 04/1999 - 03/2000 |
Intramural, Burke, R. S., Parker, J.D., Turk, C. L., Heimberg, R. G. (1999). Does treatment of social anxiety improve outcomes in outpatient chemical dependence treatment?, VISN 16 Mental Health Research Education Clinical Center (MIRECC). | 04/1999 - 12/2000 |
Publications
Mental health article in monthly newsletter of Wells Methodist Church | |
Parker, J. D. Come to think of it, column in Wellspring. Monthly newsletter of Wells Methodist Church, Jackson, MS.(2004 – present). | 2004 |
Lay article | |
Parker, J. D. Getting hooked on coins: How to reel in new, young collectors. Coins, 44(2), 56-60.(1997). | 1997 |
Parker, J. D. Bringing back the kids: How to successfully introduce coin collecting to children. Coins, 42(12), 46-47.(1995). | 1995 |
Journal Article | |
Burden, JL, Parker, JD, Williams DC, & Lash, SJ Pre-implementation review of contracts, prompts, and reinforcement in SUD continuing care Journal of Behavioral Health Sciences and Research; 44(1):135-148 | 2017 |
Raza, G.T., DeMarce, J.M., Lash, S.J., & Parker, J.D. Paranoid personality disorder in the United States: The role of race, drug use, and income. Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, 13:3, 247-257, (2014). DOI: 10.1080/15332640.2013.850463. | 2014 |
Tamanna, S., Parker, J.D., Lyons, J. & Ullah, M.I.. The effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on nightmares in patients with pot-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. (2014). | 2014 |
DeMarce, J.M., Lash, S.J., Parker, J.D., Burke, R.S., & Granbow, S.C. Validity of the structured clinical interview for DSM-IV among Veterans seeking treatment for substance use disorders. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 2013, 11(5): 546-556. DOI: 10.1007/s11469-013-9435-4 | 2013 |
Lash, S.J., Burden, J.L., Parker, J.D., Stephens, R.S., Grambow, S.C., Budney, A.J., Horner, R.D., & Jeffreys, A.S. Contracting, prompting, and reinforcing substance use disorder continuing care. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 4: 449-456. (2013). | 2013 |
Adams, C.E., Houle, T.T.; Parker, J.D., & Burke, R.S. Examining changes in depressive symptoms during substance abuse treatment in the context of regression to the mean. Addictive Disorders & their Treatment, January 24. | 2012 |
Adams, C.E., Rash, C.J., Burke, R.S., & Parker, J.D. Contingency management for patients with co-occurring disorders: Evaluation of a case study and recommendations for practitioners. Case Reports in Psychiatry, 2012, 1-7. | 2012 |
Reeves, R. R., Parker, J.D., Burke, R. S., & Hart, R. H. Inappropriate psychiatric admission of elderly patients with unrecognized delirium. Southern Medical Journal, 103(2), 111-115. | 2010 |
Reeves, R. R., Parker, J. D., & Burke, R. S.. Unrecognized physical illness prompting psychiatric admission. Annals of Clinical Psychiatry. 22(3): 180-185. | 2010 |
Hunt, Y., Rash, C., Burke, R., & Parker, J. Smoking cessation in recovery: A preliminary comparison of two different cognitive behavioral treatments. Addictive Disorders & Their Treatment, 9(2), 64-74. (2010). | 2010 |
Businelle, M.S., Rash, C. J., Burke, R. S., & Parker, J.D. Offering vouchers to increase continuing care participation in veterans: Does magnitude matter? The American Journal on Addictions, 18, 122-129. | 2009 |
Wickwire Jr., E. M., Burke, R. S., Brown, S. A., Parker, J.D., & May, R. K. Psychometric evaluation of the National Opinion Research Center DSM-IV Screen for Gambling Problems (NODS). American Journal on Addictions, 17(5), 392-295. | 2009 |
Businelle, M. S., Parker, J. D., May, R. K., Kendzor, D. E., & Burke, R. S. Effects of contingency management on substance abuse continuing care participation. Addictive Disorders & Their Treatment, 7, 99-107.(2008). | 2008 |
Schrimsher, G.W., & Parker, J.D. Changes in cognitive function during substance use disorder treatment. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 30(2), 146-153.(2008). | 2008 |
Reeves, R. R., Burke, R. S., & Parker, J.D. Characteristics of psychotic patients with Foreign Accent Syndrome. Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 19(1): 70-76.(2007). | 2007 |
Schrimsher, G. W., Parker, J.D., & Burke, R. S. Relation between cognitive testing performance and pattern of substance abuse in males at treatment entry. The Clinical Neuropsychologist. 21(3); 498-510.(2007). | 2007 |
Rhudy, J. L., Dubbert, P. M., Parker, J.D., Burke, R. S., & Williams, A. E. Affective modulation of pain in substance dependent veterans. Pain Medicine, Z(6); 483-500.(2006). | 2006 |
Reeves, R. R., Parker, J.D., & Konkle-Parker, D. J. New clinical awareness of war related mental health problems in veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing. 43(7), 18-28.(2005). | 2005 |
Schrimsher, G. W., O'Bryant, S. E., Parker, J.D., & Burke, R. S. The relation between ethnicity and Cognistat performance in males seeking substance use disorder treatment. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology. 27(7), 873-875.(2005). | 2005 |
Forsyth, J. P., Parker, J.D., & Finlay, G. Anxiety sensitivity, controllability, and experiential avoidance and their relation to drug of choice and addiction severity in a residential sample of substance abusing veterans. Addictive Behaviors, 28, 851-870.(2003). | 2003 |
Reeves, R. R. & Parker, J. D. Somatic dysfunction during carisoprodol cessation: Evidence for a carisoprodol withdrawal syndrome. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 103, 75-80. (2003). | 2003 |
Parker, J. D., Turk, C. L., & Busby, L. D. A Brief Telephone Intervention Targeting Treatment Engagement from a Substance Abuse Program Wait List. Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 29: 288-303. (2002) | 2002 |
Brown, S. A., Parker, J. D., & Godding, P. R. Administrative, clinical, and ethical issues surrounding the use of waiting lists in the delivery of mental health services. Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 29: 217-228. (2002) | 2002 |
Anderson, D. A., Burton, D. B., Parker, J. D., & Godding, P. R. ( A structural equation analysis of the cognitive capacity screening examination. International Journal of Neuroscience, 111, 221-233. (2001) | 2001 |
Buckley, T.C., Parker, J. D., & Heggie J. A psychometric evaluation of the BDI-II in treatment-seeking substance abusers. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 20, 197-204. (2001) | 2001 |
Reeves, R. R., Pendarvis, E. J., & Parker, J. D. Factors associated with readmission among VA psychiatric inpatients. Veterans Health Services Journal, 5(9), 29-35. (2000) | 2000 |
Parker, J. D., Daleiden, E. L., & Simpson, C. A. The Personality Assessment Inventory substance use scales: Convergent and discriminant relations with the Addiction Severity Index in a residential chemical dependence treatment setting. Psychological Assessment, 11, 507-513. (1999) | 1999 |
Anderson, D. & Parker, J. D. The use of a mental status examination in a chemical dependence treatment program. The Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 14, 377-382. (1997) | 1997 |
Hecker, J. E., Fink, C. M., Levasseur, J. B., & Parker, J. D. Perspectives on practicum: A survey of directors of accredited Ph.D. programs and internships (Or, What is a practicum hour and how many do I need?). Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 26, 205-210. (1995) | 1995 |
Thorpe, G. L., Parker, J. D., & Barnes, G. S. The Common Beliefs Survey III and its subscales: Discriminant validity in clinical and nonclinical subjects. Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, 10(2), 95-104.(1992). | 1992 |
Thorpe, G. L., Parker, J. D., Bush, M. J., & Magill, S. J. Alcohol and cocaine abuse treatment in Maine: An integrated approach. Alcohol Health & Research World, 11(4), 28-31. (1987) | 1987 |
Parker, J. D. CPR: Life support for substance use disorder continuing care. Mississippi Psychological Association Newsletter, 1: 5-7.(2010). | 2010 |
Parker, J. D. Stress and sleep. December newsletter, Special Operations Detachment, Mississippi National Guard, p. 2.(2009). | 2009 |
Parker, J. D. Meet the MIRECC Researchers: Jefferson Parker (Interview). South Central MIRECC Communiqué, 10(11): 1-2.(2008). | 2008 |
Book Review | |
Parker, J. D. The effectiveness of social interventions for homeless substance abusers. Journal of Mental Health Administration, 24: 363-364.(1997). | 1997 |
Parker, J. D. Legally safe mental health practice. [The Mississippi Psychologist, 22: 10,19. (1997) | 1997 |
Thorpe, G. L. & Parker, J. D. A multi-disciplinary British perspective on agoraphobia. [Review of Agoraphobia: Current perspectives on theory and treatment]. Contemporary Psychology, 36, 617-618. (1991). | 1991 |
Letter to the Editor | |
Reeves, R. R., Struve, F. A., & Parker, J. D. P300 event-related potential in late-onset schizophrenia. International Psychogeriatric, 16(4), 487-489.(2004). | 2004 |
Presentations
Poster Presentation, Tamanna, S., Parker, J., Lyons, J., Campbell, D., & Ullah, M.I. PTSD and sleep apnea: Objective assessment of PTSD symptom improvement with CPAP in Veterans with OSA., Associated Professional Sleep Societies, Minneapolis, MN | 06/2014 |
Poster Presentation, Lash, S.J., Burden, J.L., Parker, J.D., Stephens, R.S., Grambow, S.C., Budney, A.J., Horner R.D., & Jeffreys, A.S. Contracting, prompting and reinforcing substance use disorder continuing care., Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies, National Harbor, MD | 11/2012 |
Poster Presentation, Lash, S.J., Burden, J.L,. Parker, J.D., & Williams, D. Contracts, prompts and social reinforcement (CPR): Implementation facilitators and barriers in substance abuse treatment., Assocation for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies, National Harbor, MD | 11/2012 |
Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Pippen, J., Crocker, H., Parker, J.D., Christoff, K., & Allen, M. Getting my dossier in order: Universal documentation for licensue in U.S. and Canada., Mississippi Psychological Association, Gulfport, MS | 09/2012 |
Poster Presentation, Hahn, K. S., Parker, J.D., Ro, E., Connolly, K. M., & Burke, R. S. Exploration of emotion dysregulation in treatment-seeking Veterans diagnosed with substance dependence disorders., Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY | 11/2009 |
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Lash, S.J., Parker, J.D., & Burden, J.L. Contracts, Prompts and Reinforcement: An Evidence-Based Approach to Continuing Care., Implementing the Handbook on Uniform Mental Health Services and the Draft Handbook on Programs for Veterans with Substance Use Disorders", New Orleans | 08/2009 |
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Burden, J.L., Parker, J.D. & Lash, S.J. Contracts, Prompts, and Reinforcement (CPR): Strategies for improving adherence to SUD Continuing Care., Annual Veterans Affairs Mental Health Conference, Baltimore Maryland | 07/2009 |
Public Presentations, Parker, J.D. Substance abuse services at the Jackson VAMC., Clinical and administrative staff of Harbor House, Inc. of Jackson, Jackson, MS. | 06/2009 |
Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Using the NIAAA Clinician's Guide (Updated 2005 Edition), South Central MIRECC, Little Rock, AR | 01/2008 |
Poster Presentation, DeMaree, J. M., Burden, J. L., Lash, S. J., Stephens, R. S., Burke, R., Parker, J.D., & Granbow, S. Convergent validity of the Timeline Followback for veterans diagnosed with co-occuring substance use and psychiatric disorders via the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV., Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA | 11/2007 |
Public Presentations, Parker, J.D.. Contingency management in ADTP: Better health through bribery?, Jackson Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)., Jackson Chapter, NASW | 06/2007 |
UMMC Grand Rounds, Parker, J. D. Contingency management in ADTP: Better health through bribery?, University of Mississippi School of Medicine., Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Grand Rounds, University of Mississippi Medical Center. | 12/2006 |
Poster Presentation, Ritter, M. R., Houle, T. T., Burke, R. & Parker, J.D. Examining changes in depressive symptoms during substance abuse treatment in the context of regression to the mean ., Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy. | 11/2006 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Parker, J.D. Treating chronic pain in substance abuse: An interactive primer. Interactive Pain CD., 2nd Annual Pain Management Symposium: Campaign Against Pain. G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC and the VA Employee Education System., Jackson, MS | 04/2006 |
Poster Presentation, Schrimsher, G.W. & Parker, J.D. Acute changes in cognitive function during substance use disorder treatment., 26th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, San Antonio | 2006 |
Poster Presentation, Hunt, Y. M., Karekla, M., Burke, R. S., Parker, J.D., & Beddingfield, J. J. Acceptance-based treatment of comorbid substance abuse and social anxiety: A case study., Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Washington, D. C. | 11/2005 |
Poster Presentation, Walker, N. R., Hunt, Y. M., Grothe, K., Parker, J.D., Burke, R. S., Dubbert, P.M., for the PATHS Research Group. Associations between tobacco use and alcohol moderation over time: Implications for clinical practice., Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington DC | 11/2005 |
Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Parker, J. D. Dual diagnosis treatment: Concurrent treatment of substance abuse and psychiatric disorders., 91 Annual Conference on Co-OccurringMental Health and Substance Related Disorder. Sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health., Jackson, MS | 02/2005 |
Poster Presentation, Rhudy, J. L., Williams, A. E., Dubbert, P.M., Parker, J.D., & Burke, R. S. Affective modulation of pain in substance dependent veterans., annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, Ca | 10/2004 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Parker, J.D. Consumer satisfaction: A case study., Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Mississippi State Hospital, and MissionLinks., Mississippi Annual State Conference on Homelessness. | 09/2004 |
Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Parker, J.D. & Ward, Evelina. An age-specific role competency toolkit for substance abuse treatment program staff., South Central MIRECC, South Central VA Health Care Network clinicians. | 04/2004 |
Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Parker, J.D. (2003, April). Motivation for change in substance abuse., South Central MIRECC Speakers Bureau., New Orleans, LA VAMC | 04/2003 |
Invited Symposia, Parker, J. D. Novel applications of contingency management in substance abuse treatment., annual conference of the Association forAdvancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, NV. | 11/2002 |
Invited Symposia, Parker, J.D. & May, R.. Challenges and curiosities discovered while implementing a contingency management program in a real world clinical setting., Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, NV | 11/2002 |
Invited Symposia, May, R. & Parker, J. D. A contingency management intervention targeting involvement in continuing care and abstinence following residential substance abuse treatment., Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, NV. | 11/2002 |
Poster Presentation, Burke, R. S. & Parker, J. D. Examining the challenges to implementing an empirically validated treatment for Social Phobia in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center., Annual conference of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, NV | 11/2002 |
Poster Presentation, Burke, R. S., Parker, J. D., Turk, C. L. & Heimberg, R. G. Cognitive-behavioral treatment of co-morbid Social Phobia and Alcohol Dependence: A case study., Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, NV | 11/2002 |
Poster Presentation, Ferrell, S. W., Tassey, J. R., Zanotti, D. K., Vincent, A. S., & Parker, J.D. Using an integrated direct contact model to address tobacco use in primary care: An evaluation of a treatment delivery system., Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, NV | 11/2002 |
Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Parker, J. D. Brief interventions for substance abuse., Sponsored by the Talk presented to behavioral health staff of the Tulsa VAMC Outpatient Clinic,South Central MIRECC Speakers Bureau., Tulsa, OK. | 09/2002 |
Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Parker, J. D. Brief interventions for substance abuse., South Central MIRECC Speakers Bureau., Muskogee VAMC, Muskogee, OK | 09/2002 |
Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Parker, J.D. Brief interventions for substance abuse., South Central MIRECC Speakers Bureau., Oklahoma City VAMC, Oklahoma City, OK. | 09/2002 |
Workship, Parker, J.D. Treatment planning process., 8th Annual Gulf Coast Conference on Treatment of Addictive Disorders, Biloxi, MS. | 09/2002 |
MIRECC Pre-Conference Presentation, Parker, J.D. & May, R. Contingency management demonstration project., MIRECC Preconference, 8th Annual Gulf Coast Conference on | 09/2002 |
Invited Symposia, Parker, J.D. Brief interventions for substance abuse: Issues of Motivation & Readiness to Change., South Central MIRECC Speakers Bureau., Fayetteville VAMC, Fayetteville, AR | 06/2002 |
Medical staff training, Eriator, 1., Parker, J.D., Beddingfield, J. & Wilson, J. Managing the pain patient with chemical dependency., Jackson, MS., Multidisciplinary Pain Symposium, G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC | 04/2002 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Parker, J. D. & Kauth, M. R. Integrating research and education into clinical practice: the South Central VA Network MIRECC., 7th Gulf Coast Conference on Treatment of Addictive Disorders, Biloxi, MS | 09/2001 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Parker, J. D. A gambling education module for substance abusers: integrating cognitive behavioral and 12-step components., The Gulf Coast Conference on Treatment of Addictive Disorders, Biloxi, MS | 09/2001 |
Poster Presentation, Ross, D., Burke, R. S., & Parker, J.D. Examination of pre- and post-BDI-II scores among military veterans participating in a chemical dependence treatment program., University of Mississippi Medical Center Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Research Day, Jackson, MS. | 2001 |
Poster Presentation, Burke, R. S., Parker, J. D., & Brown, S. A. Assessment of problem gambling in a residential substance abuse treatment program: A comparison of two brief self-report measures., Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA | 11/2000 |
Poster Presentation, Burke, R. S., Parker, J. D., & Brown, S. A. Screening for gambling problems in primary care settings: Data from the NODS., Association for, New Orleans, LA. | 11/2000 |
Invited Symposia, Parker, J. D. Implementing empirically validated treatments for anxiety disorders in clinical settings: Current challenges and future directions., Mississippi Psychological Association, Biloxi, MS | 10/2000 |
Poster Presentation, Heggie, J., Burke, R. S., & Parker, J.D. Examining changes in short-term verbal memorv performance among male veterans participating in a chemical dependence treatment program., Mississippi Psychological Association, Biloxi, MS | 10/2000 |
Platform Presentations, Parker, J.D. & Ross, D. Substance abuse, psychiatric illness and HIV: Risk factors and treatment issues., Mississippi Chapter of Nurses in AIDS Care | 09/2000 |
Research Colloquium, Parker, J.D. A brief intervention targeting waiting list attrition., North Little Rock VAMC, North Little Rock, AR. | 08/2000 |
Poster Presentation, Burke, R. S., Parker, J.D., Godding, P. R., & Simpson, C. A. Using the PAl to assess somatization among African American males in chemical dependence treatment., Society of Behavioral Medicine, Nashville, TN | 04/2000 |
presentation, Parker, J.D. & Sly, K. Dual diagnosis and HIV: Complexity upon complexity., Fourth Annual Conference on Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders sponsored by the , Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jackson, MS | 12/1999 |
Poster Presentation, Canna, M.A., Forsyth, J.P., & Parker, J.D. Predictors of Drug of Choice in Individuals Seeking Treatment for Substance Abuse., Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Toronto, Ontario, Canada | 11/1999 |
Poster Presentation, Holle, C., Parker, J. D., Turk, C. L., ai'Absi, M., Busby, L. D., & Heimberg, R. G. The persistence of social anxiety during early recovery in a residential substance abuse treatment program., Association for Advancement of | 11/1999 |
Poster Presentation, Simpson, C. A. & Parker, J.D. An analysis of temporal discounting and drug of choice in a chemical dependence treatment program., Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy. | 11/1999 |
Invited Symposia, Heggie, J. & Parker, J.D. Use of the BDI-11 in a substance abusing population., Mississippi Psychological Association, Biloxi, MS. | 10/1999 |
Invited Symposia, Parker, J.D. & Daleiden, E. L. Use of the Personality Assessment Inventory among substance abusers., Mississippi Psychological Association, Biloxi, MS | 10/1999 |
Poster Presentation, Burke, R. S. & Parker, J.D. Assessment of social anxiety in chemically dependent males: Standardization and validation of a brief measure of social anxiety., Mississippi Psychological Association, Biloxi, MS | 10/1999 |
Public Presentation, Parker, J.D., Sly, K., & Bass, L. Dual diagnosis and HIV: Complexity upon complexity., University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases, Jim Buck Ross Agriculture Museum, Jackson, MS | 05/1999 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Parker, J.D. & Sly, K. Dual diagnosis and HIV: Complexity upon complexity., Fourth Annual Conference on Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jackson, MS | 12/1998 |
Poster Presentation, Parker, J.D., Holle, C., Busby, L. D., ai'Absi, M., Turk, C., & Heimberg, R. G. Knowledge acquisition and cognitive status in a cognitive-behavioral substance abuse treatment program., Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Washington | 11/1998 |
Grand Rounds, Dubbert, P., Parker, J.D., & Cooper, K. Screening and brief interventions for alcohol problems in primary care., Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, University of Mississippi School of Medicine., UMMC | 06/1998 |
Poster Presentation, Busby, L. D. & Parker, J.D. Norms and reliability for the Stages of Change and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES) obtained from drinkers accepted for inpatient treatment., Association for Advancement of BehaviorTherapy, Miami, FL | 11/1997 |
Poster Presentation, Daleiden, E. & Parker, J.D. The Personality Assessment Inventory substance use scales and the Addiction Severity Index: Evidence for convergent and discriminant validity., Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Miami, FL | 11/1997 |
Poster Presentation, Forsyth, J.P., Breus, M., Parker, J.D., & Fitterling, J. M. Interceptive sensitivity, bodily fears, and their relation to control and experiential avoidance in a residential substance abuse population., Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Miami, FL | 11/1997 |
Staff training, Parker, J.D.. Conflict resolution., Continuing Education, VAMC, Jackson, MS | 09/1997 |
Public Presentation, Parker, J.D. Communication between supervisors and supervisees., Continuing Education Program, G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical, Jackson, MS | 09/1997 |
Poster Presentation, Parker, J. D., Busby, L. D., Turk, C. L., Oliver, M.A., & Curro, G. Alcohol- and drug-specific readiness to change as a predictor of admission to inpatient chemical dependence treatment., Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New York, N.Y. | 11/1996 |
Poster Presentation, Parker, J.D., Turk, C. L., Busby, L. D., Oliver, M.A., & Curro, G. An examination of the effects of a motivational interviewing intervention on waiting list attrition using survival analysis., Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, NewYork, N.Y. | 11/1996 |
Invited Symposia, Parker, J.D. Motivational interviewing: Promoting readiness to change (Without a big stick)., Continuing Education Program, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Biloxi (Gulfport Div.), MS | 09/1996 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Parker, J.D. Alcohol, drugs, and dual diagnosis., Joint Mississippi Mental Health Consumer Coalition/Clubhouse, Harvey Hotel, Jackson, MS. | 05/1996 |
Staff training, Parker, J.D.. Communication between staff and patients., G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 04/1996 |
Staff training, Parker, J.D. Communication between supervisors and supervisees., G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Jackson, MS. | 04/1996 |
Public Presentation, Parker, J.D.. The application of cue exposure with response prevention to smoking cessation., G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Jackson, MS. | 07/1993 |
Poster Presentation, Hecker, J. E., Fink, C. M., Kivler, T. & Parker, J.D. Alcohol use, anxiety. and panic in a college population., Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New York | 11/1992 |
Poster Presentation, Parker, J.D. & Thorpe, G. L. Social anxiety among substance abusers: Questionnaire data from women in long-term residential treatment., Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, San Francisco. | 11/1990 |
Poster Presentation, Parker, J.D. & Thorpe, G. L. Social anxiety among substance abusers: Questionnaire data from women in long-term residential treatment., Maine Psychological Association, Lewiston, ME | 04/1990 |
Poster Presentation, Vogeltanz, N., Parker, J. D., Hecker, J. E., & Thorpe, G. L. The Fear Questionnaire: Separating fear and avoidance ratings, factor structure and further normative data., Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Washington, D. C. | 11/1989 |
Public Presentation, Parker, J.D. (1987). Dealing with AIDS in the substance abuse treatment setting., National Institute of Alcholism and Alcohol Abuse, Maine | 1987 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
Distinguished Service Award, G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC, Research & Development Service | 2015 |
Outstanding Administrator, American Psychological Association, VA Section, Division 18 | 2014 |
Special Contribution Award, Jackson VAMC | 2013 |
Special Contribution Award, Jackson VAMC | 2012 |
Special Contribution Award, Jackson VAMC | 2011 |
Special Contribution Award, Jackson VAMC | 2010 |
Just Do It Award, Chief of Staff; Jackson VAMC | 2009 |
Special Contribution Award, Jackson VAMC | 2009 |
Special Contribtion Award, Jackson VAMC | 2008 |
Special Contribution Award, Jackson VAMC | 2007 |
Special Contribution Award, Jackson VAMC | 2006 |
Special Contribution Award, Jackson VAMC | 2005 |
Special Contribution Award, Jackson VAMC | 2004 |
Special Contribution Award, Jackson VAMC | 2003 |
Clinical Education Award of Excellence, South Central Mental Illness Research and Education Clinical Center | 2002 |
Special Contribution Award, Jackson VAMC | 2002 |
Special Contribution Award, Jackson VAMC | 2001 |
Special Contribution Award, Jackson VAMC | 2000 |
Special Contribution Award, Jackson VAMC | 1999 |
Teacher of the Year, University of Mississippi/VA Predoctoral Psychology Internship Program | 1999 |
Professional Membership and Service
American Psychological Association - Division 50 - Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, Member | 2008 - Present |
American Psychological Association - Division 12 - Clinical Psychology, Member | 1994 - Present |
American Psychological Association, Member | 1994 - Present |
Mississippi Psychological Association, Member | 1994 - Present |
Committee Service
Executive Council of the Mississippi Psychological Association, Representative-Elect for Region 2. 3-year term to start 1/1/18 | 2018 - 2021 |
Psychiatry Resident Selection Committee, Member | 2015 - 2017 |
Quality Improvement Committee, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Co-Chair | 2015 - Present |
Diversity Training Oversight Committee, Subcommittee of Predoctoral Psychology Residency Training Committee, Chair | 2015 - Present |
Residency Training Committee, UMMC/VAMC Psychology Prodoctoral Psychology Internship Consortium (UMC Division Committee), Member | 2015 - Present |
Quality Value Executive Board, Member | 2014 - 2015 |
Peer Review Committee, G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC, Member | 2013 - 2015 |
Grand Rounds | 2011 - Present |
VISN Mental Health Product Line Inpatient Mental Health Strategic Planning Committee, Ad Hoc, Member | 2011 - 2011 |
VISN Mental Health Product Line Residential Mental Health Strategic Planning Committee, Ad Hoc, Chair | 2011 - 2011 |
Workforce Development Committee, Member | 2010 - 2011 |
VA Clinical Executive Board, Member | 2010 - 2015 |
Department of Psychiatry Promotions and Tenure Committee, Member | 2010 - Present |
Post Tenure Review Committee, Ad Hoc, Member | 2010 - 2010 |
UMMC/VAMC Affiliation Partnership Council, Member | 2010 - 2015 |
House Staff Review Committee, Member | 2010 - 2015 |
UMC/VA Affiliation Partnership Council, Member | 2010 - 2015 |
Residency Training Committee, UMMC/VAMC Psychology Prodoctoral Psychology Internship Consortium (UMC Division Committee), Member | 2008 - 2015 |
VA Institutional Review Board, Vice Chair | 2008 - 2015 |
VISN 16 Substance Use Disorder Work Group, Chair | 2007 - 2015 |
VA Medical Center Interdisciplinary Pain Committee, Member | 2006 - 2010 |
VA Institutional Review Board, Member | 2005 - 2007 |
VA Substance Abuse QUERI Continuity of Care Subcommittee, Member | 2005 - 2013 |
Clinical Education Core, South Central MIRECC, Member | 2003 - 2008 |
Secretary of Medical Staff (VA Center Committee), Member | 2002 - 2004 |
Research & Development Committee, Member (VA Center Committee), Member | 2001 - 2005 |
Residency Training Committee, UMMC/VAMC Psychology Prodoctoral Psychology Internship Consortium (UMC Division Committee), Member | 1999 - 2004 |
Lead/Representative for VJSN 16 Substance Use Disorder to Associate Chief Consultant for Substance Abuse, Office of Mental Health Services, Member |
Community Service
Wells Methodist Church, Lay Leader | 2017 - Present |
Wells Methodist Church, Administrative Board, Ex Officio Member | 2005 - Present |
Operation Shoestring, Board Member | 2004 - 2006 |
Operation Shoestring, Vice-President of the Board | 2003 - 2004 |
Operation Shoestring, Secretary of the Board | 2002 - 2003 |
Wells Methodist Church, Council on Ministries, Ex Officio Member; Former Chair | 2000 - Present |
Operation Shoestring, Board member | 1996 - 2002 |
Wells Fest - Community Fundraiser sponsored by Wells Methodist Church, Volunteer | 1994 - Present |
Teaching Experience
PSY 621, Medicine, Small Group, Guest Presenter, Introduction to Psychiatric Diagnosis and Treatment | Spring 2017 - 2017 |
Medicine, Small Group, Guest Presenter | Summer 2017 - 2017 |
Medicine, Small Group, Guest Presenter | Summer 2017 - 2017 |
Medicine, Small Group, Guest Presenter | Summer 2017 - 2017 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter | Annual 2017 - 2017 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter | Annual 2017 - 2017 |
PSY 621, Medicine, Small Group, Course Presenter, Introduction to Psychiatric Diagnosis and Treatment | Spring 2016 - 2016 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, UMMC/VA Predoctoral Internship Diversity Day | Annual 2014 - 2014 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, UMMC/VA Predoctoral Psychology Internship Seminar Series | Annual 2014 - 2014 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, UMMC/VA Predoctoral Internship Seminar Series | Annual 2013 - 2013 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, UMMC/VA Predoctoral Psychology Internship Seminar Series | Annual 2012 - 2012 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Spring 2010 - 2010 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Spring 2010 - 2010 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Spring 2009 - 2009 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Spring 2009 - 2009 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, UMMC/VA Predoctoral Internship Seminar Series | Annual 2009 - 2009 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Spring 2008 - 2008 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Spring 2008 - 2008 |
Nursing, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Seminar Series | Spring 2008 - 2008 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Spring 2007 - 2007 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Annual 2007 - 2007 |
Nursing, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Seminar Series | Fall 2007 - 2007 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Spring 2006 - 2006 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Annual 2006 - 2006 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Spring 2005 - 2005 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Annual 2005 - 2005 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter | Spring 2004 - 2004 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Spring 2004 - 2004 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Annual 2004 - 2004 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter | Spring 2003 - 2003 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter | Spring 2003 - 2003 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Spring 2003 - 2003 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Annual 2003 - 2003 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter | Spring 2002 - 2002 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Spring 2002 - 2002 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Annual 2002 - 2002 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Spring 2001 - 2001 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Annual 2001 - 2001 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Internship Seminar Series | Annual 2000 - 2000 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter | Spring 1999 - 1999 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Internship Seminar Series | Annual 1999 - 1999 |
621, Medicine, Small Group, Course Presenter, Interviewing | Spring 1998 - 1998 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter | Spring 1998 - 1998 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Annual 1998 - 1998 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Internship Seminar Series | Annual 1998 - 1998 |
621, Medicine, Small Group, Course Presenter, Interviewing | Spring 1997 - 1997 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter | Spring 1997 - 1997 |
621, Small Group, Course Presenter, Interviewing | Spring 1996 - 1996 |
Medicine, Small Group, Guest Presenter, Psychiatry Resident Outpatient Conference | Spring 1996 - 1996 |
Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Predoctoral Psychology Intern Seminar Series | Annual 1996 - 1996 |
621, Medicine, Small Group, Course Presenter, Interviewing | Spring 1995 - 1995 |
Medicine, Small Group, Course Presenter, Psychiatry Resident Outpatient Conference | Spring 1995 - 1995 |
Residency Training
Psychology Predoctoral Internship Program, Research Advisor | 2006 - Present |
UMMC Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship Program, Research Advisor | 2000 - 06/2010 |
Predoctoral Psychology Internship Program, Training Faculty | 1994 - 02/2015 |