E-mail this pageCounselor Education Faculty - Dr. Richard L. Schnell
State University of New York Distinguished Service Professor
Coordinator, Mental Health Counseling
Director, Counseling Services Clinic
Education
- Oxford Round Table, St. Anne's College, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Ph.D. study in Social Welfare (ABD), University at Albany, State University of New York (1984-1991)
- Ed.D., Mental Health Administration & Counseling, University of Massachusetts at Amherst (1978)
- M.Ed., Systems Design & Administration, University of Massachusetts at Amherst (1976)
- M.S. in College & Agency Counseling, State University of New York at Plattsburgh (1972)
- B.A. in Psychology, Cum Laude, State University of New York at Plattsburgh (1971)
Courses Taught
- Psychopathology & Mental Health Counseling
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Mental Health & Community Counseling
- Suicide Assessment & Counseling
- Counseling Practicum
- Mental Health Counseling Internship I & II
- Research Design and Methods
- Healing, Spirituality and Counseling (summer)
- Adventure-Based Counseling (summer)
- Writing Haiku & Healing (Honors)
- Vision, Leadership & Creativity (Honors)
- Transforming Matter into Spirit: Carl Jung, Rockwell Kent, Frank Lloyd Wright (Honors)
State and National Clinical Certifications
- Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC)
- Masters Addiction Counselor (MAC)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- New York State Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CSASC) (not current)
Awards and Honors
- State University of New York Distinguished Service Professor Award (2006)
- State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (1999)
- New York Delegate, American Association of State Counseling Boards (2007)
- Fellow, American College for Mental Health Administration (2006)
- Faculty Inductee, 25th Anniversary Celebration ODK Leadership Honor Society (2006)
- Faculty Inductee, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (2006)
- Fellow, Institute for Ethics in Public Life (2003)
- Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Honor Society (1996)
- Psi Chi, Psychology Honor Society
- "Substance Abuse Counselor of the Year," NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Services
Mental Health Counseling, Substance Abuse Counseling and Prevention Services Experience
- Mental Health Counselor, New York State Board of Mental Health Practitioners (2006-Present)
- Executive Director; Treatment Director, Champlain Valley Family Center (state licensed)
- Director, Drug Treatment Services, Massachusetts Dept. of Mental Health (Holyoke/Chicopee Area)
- Director of Children Services, Massachusetts Dept. of Mental Health (Holyoke/Chicopee Area)
- Primary Psychologist, Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (Holyoke/Chicopee Area)
- Executive Director; Treatment Director, Crisis Center (state licensed)
- Vice-Chair, Credentialing Advisory Board, New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Services
- Chair, Ethics Committee, NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Services Credential Advisory's Board
Leadership and Professional Service
- Vice-President, New York State Board for Mental Health Practioners (2006-Present)
- Mental Health Counselor Member, State Board for Mental Health Practioners (2003-Present)
- President, Northeastern New York Mental Health Counselors Association (2002-Present)
- Treasurer, North Atlantic Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors (2001-Present)
- President, Northeastern New York Counseling Association - NENYCA (2000-2001)
- President, New York Board for Certified Professional Counselors (1996-2000)
- Treasurer, New York Counseling Association (2000-2001)
- Editorial Board, Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, International Association of Addictions and Offender Counseling (1996-1998)
Counseling & Student Services in Higher Education
- Director, Inmate Higher Education Program (Clinton Community College & Clinton Correctional)
- Faculty, Upward Bound Program, State University of New York at Plattsburgh (8 years)
- Career Counselor, Career Counseling Services, State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Contact Dr. Richard L. Schnell, CCMHC, MAC, NCC
Office: Ward 107G
Office Phone: 564-4167
E-mail: richard.schnell@plattsburgh.edu