Siwash Native Resources
812 S. Pacfic Hwy, #2
Talent, OR 97540
(541) 535-2246
email: [email protected]

Curriculum Vitae

Jeffrey T. Painter

SIWASH Native Resources
812 S. Pacific Hwy, #2
Talent, OR 97540
(541) 535-2246
E-Mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Certified Addictions Specialist (C.A.S. #2983) in Alcoholism Treatment. American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders, Harvard, Boston, Mass (1993-97).
Certified Addictions Specialist (C.A.S. #2983) in Other Drug Addictions Treatment. American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders, Harvard, Boston, Mass (1993-97).
Outpatient Clinical Supervisor. State of Oregon, OADAP (1991- ).
DUII Levels I, II, III Supervisor. State of Oregon, OADAP (1990- ).
Adolescent Counselor (Residential & Outpatient). State of Oregon, OADAP (1988- ).
Alcohol & Drug Counselor. State of Oregon, OADAP (1989- ).
DUII Educator/Counselor. State of Oregon, OADAP (1990- ).
Certified FreshStart Smoking Cessation Facilitator. American Cancer Society, (1997- ).
Certified Youth/Adult Grief and Loss Facilitator. Rainbows For All Children (1987).
Firestarter, White Bison Inc. (2003)
Certified Dream Therapist. Aesculapia Center, (1994).
More than 400 CEUs, (from 1988 to present).

Graduate-Level Studies,
Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR
Depts: Psychology, Anthropology

Undergraduate Studies,
Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR
Major: Psychology, Minor: Native American Studies
2003. Eligible for B.S. degree and Native Studies Certificate.

Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
1978-80. Studies: Mass Media/Communications

CURRENT ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Mental Health Resource & Education Network
Psy Chi Honor Society
White Bison Inc. (Firestarter)

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1987 to Present. Owner/Trainer/Counselor/Consultant
Siwash Native Recovery, Talent, OR.
2000-2001. Outpatient Counselor/Adol. Counselor/Native Services Program
OnTrack Inc., Medford, OR.
1998-1999. Youth Activities Project Coordinator
EarthTeach Forest Park, Ashland, OR.
1995-1997. Outpatient Services Director/Native American Counselor
Rogue Valley Addictions Recovery Center, Medford, OR.
1991-1994. Outpatient Services Clinical Director/Native American Counselor
Brooks Counseling Services, Medford, OR.
1989-1991. Outpatient Services Director/DUII Programs Coordinator
Gateways/Douglas Community Hospital HCA, Roseburg, OR.
1988-1989. Counseling Intern (1988), Adolescent Counselor (1988-89)
Gateways/Douglas Community Hospital HCA, Roseburg, OR

Contract Positions Held

2003. Chairperson. Native American Substance Abuse Treatment Symposium.
2002–04. Native Advisor. SOU Parenting Wisely Task Force.
2002–04. Circuit Court DUII Evaluator. AW Larson & Associates.
1997–00. Trainer. Mental Health Resource & Education Network.
1998–00. Special Project Instructor. Waldorf School of the Rogue Valley.
1998–00. Native Cultural Instructor. Title VII/IX Program, Myrtle Creek, OR.
1998–99. Youth Activities Project Coordinator. EarthTeach Forest Park.
1993–present. Guest Instructor. Southern Oregon University.
1992–98. Crisis Intervention Hotline Trainer. Community Works, Helpline/Teenline.
1992–97. Trainer. Southern Oregon Training Consortium.
1991–95. Drug-Free Workplace Trainer. Southern Oregon Drug Awareness.

BOARDS & COMMITTEES

2003-04. Board Member. Queer Resource Center (SOU), Ashland, OR.
2002-04. Committee Member/Native Advisor. SOU Parenting Wisely Task Force, Ashland, OR.
1999-2000. Board Member. Mental Health Resource & Education Network (MHREN), Ashland, OR.
1998-2001. Committee Member. Southern Oregon University Alcohol Policy & Practices Review Committee, Ashland, OR.
1998-2000. Native Cultural Advisor. Myrtle Creek Title VII/IX Indian Education Program, Myrtle Creek, OR.
1997-98. Treatment Providers Committee Member. Family Access to Community Treatment (FACT), Medford, OR.
1993-97. Retreat Committee Member. Alcohol & Drug Abuse Providers Director's Association of Oregon, Salem, OR.
1991-97. Committee Member. Jackson County DUII Providers' Committee, Medford, OR.
1995-99. Committee Member, Planning Committee; Founding Board Member, Leadership Education Adventure Program (LEAP); and Native Spiritual Advisor. EarthTeach Forest Park, Ashland, OR.
1994-95. Founding Board Member. Takilma Intertribal Project, Glendale, OR.
1991-1995. Committee Member/Advisor. Southern Oregon Drug Awareness (SODA), Drug-Free Workplace Committee, Medford, OR.
1988-91. Committee Member. Sacred Sites Committee, Umpqua District BLM, Roseburg, OR.

HONORS & AWARDS

Listed in Who's Who in American Colleges & Universities (2003)
Award for "Honored Private Agency" The Annual Native Substance Abuse Symposium (2003)
Award for "Honored Private Counselor" The Annual Native Substance Abuse Symposium (2003)
Honor feather: Siletz Elder (2003)
Honor feather: Blackfeet leader (2003)
Inducted into the Psy Chi Honor Society (2003)
SOU Native American Student Union Honoring (2003)
Honored by the Oregon Drug & Alcohol Providers Director's Association of Oregon (1997)
Honors at several Sun Dances (1994, 1996, 1997)
Honor feather: Karuk Spiritual Leader (1994)
Honor feather: Takilma/Siletz Elder (1993)
Honor feather: Tsalagi Spiritual Leader (1993)
SOU Student Affairs Honoring (1992)
"Here's Looking at You 2000" Award (1990)

PUBLICATIONS

Painter, J. "The Four Circles Healing Process: Workbook. Siwash Native Resources (2002, 03, 05).
Painter, J. "The Four Circles Healing Process: Syllabus. Siwash Native Resources (2001, 03, 05).
Painter, J. "The Four Circles Healing Process: Treatment Planning. Siwash Native Resources (2001, 03, 05).
Painter, J. "Cultural Competency in Addictions Treatment." New Directions Pub.(1998), Siwash Native Resources (2001, 03, 05).
Painter, J. "Race Awareness: Beyond Diversity." New Directions Pub.(1997), Siwash Native Resources (2001).
Painter, J. "Culturally Appropriate Treatment Services for Native American Clients." New Directions Pub.(1995), Siwash Native Resources (2002, 03, 05).
Painter, J. "Treatment/Recovery As Rite of Passage." New Directions Pub.(1995), Siwash Native Resources (1999, 2003).
Painter, J. "Medicine Wheel Model of Recovery and Wellness." New Directions Pub.(1993), Siwash Native Resources (1998, 2003).
Painter, J. "Uncovering the Strengths of Self." New Directions Pub.(1998).
Painter, J. "Bridge-Building: An experience in communication." New Directions Pub.(1998, 2004).
Painter, J."Tobacco Cessation Training for Trainers." New Directions Pub.(1998).
Painter, J., Michaels, L., Lorenz, L. "Incestual Family Dynamics in Addictions Treatment." New Directions Pub.(1997).
Painter, J. and Michaels, L. "Staying Safe on the Streets." New Directions Pub.(1997).
Painter, J. "Parenting From the Elders." New Directions Pub.(1993).

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