Jeffrey Footer

Lecturer
(585) 395-8450
jfooter@brockport.edu
Office: Brockport Downtown 253

Bio

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Master CASAC-G with a Master of Social Work degree from the Greater Rochester Area Collaborative MSW Program. I also possess a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Applied Economics from Cornell University.

The following offers a few highlights of my qualifications:

Throughout my career, teaching and training have been my passion. I have been an Adjunct Professor in the Human Services department of Monroe Community College for 12 years. I also teach for the Social Work department at Nazareth College and SUNY Brockport for the last 6 years. I have extensive experience in developing and implementing curriculum, preparing daily lessons, assignments, and completing grading duties. I also, collaborate with area colleges on internships and field placements.

I have 24 years of progressive experience in the Social Work and Addiction Field. As the Associate Director of the Integrated Clinic-G Substance Use, I provide supervision to a team of 18 therapists and 2 peer advocates. At the integrated clinic we provide a client centered, trauma informed, cultural humility approach to mental health and substance use treatment. During my career I have provided treatment for clients with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and special needs.

As the Associate Director, it is my responsibility to complete monthly utilization chart reviews to guarantee compliance. Daily, I am accountable for verifying that our clinical programs meet funder, local, state requirements and code mandates. I lead a team that is involved in the development and evaluation of programs that will help improve the quality of care for clients and families. I facilitate weekly staff individual and group supervision.

Education

Master of Social Work, Interdisciplinary Health GPA: 3.91/4.0 May 2010

SUNY Brockport/Nazareth College of Rochester (Greater Rochester Collaborative MSW Program)

  • Masters Project: Post Incarceration Re-Integration: Addressing the Challenges in a Chemical Dependency Program
  • Pi Alpha Honor Society, induction April 2018
  • Hartford Partnership Program for the Aging Education Academic Fellowship, February 2010
  • National Association of Social Workers MSW Student of the Year for the Greater Rochester Collaborative MSW Program, March 2010

Bachelor of Science, Business Management and Applied Economics May 1989

Cornell University

Areas of Specialty

  • NYS OASAS Gambling, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment Training of Trainers February 2022
  • NYS OASAS Underage Gambling Prevention Training of Trainers October 2021
  • CASAC-G 60 Hour Certificate Program May 2018
  • Clinical Leadership Training March 2012
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treating Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma-Related Problems June 2012
  • Integrated Mental Health/Addictions Treatment Training Certificate September 2012

CASAC: Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor since November 2002

Courses Taught

  • ACD 140: Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency and the Human service Worker
  • ACD 142: Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency and the Family System
  • ACD 143: Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Individual Counseling Skills
  • ACD 144: Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Group Counseling Skills
  • ACD 241: Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Treatment Modalities
  • ACD 245: Special Issues in the Field of Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency
  • HUM 101: Introduction to Human Services
  • HUM 111: Field Work in Human Services I
  • SWK 415: Substance Abuse Treatment
  • SWK 602: Assessment and Brief Interventions
  • SWK 604: Social Work Practice in Healthcare
  • SWK 615: Substance Abuse Treatment
  • SWK 640: Special Topics: Family Systems and Addiction: Theory and Practice
  • SWK 640: Special Topics: Co-Occurring Disorders: Theory and Practice
  • SWK 670: Sex, Drugs & Cigarettes
  • SWK 602: Assessment and Brief Interventions
  • SWK 604: Social Work Practice in Healthcare

Research Interests

Impact of the Legalization of Marijuana on the Addiction/Social Work Field

Impact of Gambling on Adolescents