Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at BU

Patricia B. Nemec, Psy.D.

patnemec@patnemec.com

Dr. Nemec is an independent trainer and consultant in psychiatric rehabilitation. From 1984-2008, she was on the faculty of the Rehabilitation Counseling program at Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Boston University, where she was responsible for the psychiatric rehabilitation specialization. From 1972 to 1984, Dr. Nemec worked in various capacities providing services for people with psychiatric disabilities in both inpatient and community programs. She has coordinated volunteer training programs, assisted in the design and implementation of research and evaluation projects, and is active in the US Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association. She has written a number of articles, book chapters, and training materials on psychiatric rehabilitation.

Dr. Nemec received her BA from Syracuse University, and her Psy.D. from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2007 John Beard Award from the US Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.

Online Seminar Instructor
Professional Development Program
How to Give a Workshop

Areas of Expertise

Teaching the skills of psychiatric rehabilitation technology
Supervising of clinicians and internships and developing of counselors

Publication Selections

MacDonald-Wilson, K., & Nemec, P.B. (2006). Assessment in psychiatric rehabilitation. In Bolton, B. (Ed.). Handbook of Measurement and Evaluation Rehabilitation (4th ed.). Baltimore, MD: Paul Brookes.

Nemec, P.B., & Gagne, C.A. (2005). Recovery from psychiatric disability. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 36(4), 3-9.

MacDonald-Wilson, K.L., & Nemec, P.B. (2005). The ICF in psychiatric rehabilitation. Rehabilitation Education, 19(2 & 3), 159-176.

Nemec, P.B. (2004). Evidence-based practice: Bandwagon or hand-basket? Rehabilitation Education, 18(2), 133-135.

BCPR Consulting, Inc. (2004). Psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner tools: Achieving valued roles (Skills version). Boston: Boston University, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

Nemec, P.B. (2003). Book review: “The Monday Voices.” Rehabilitation Education, 17(3), 202-203.

Nemec, P.B. (2003). Clinical supervision in rehabilitation counseling. Directions in Rehabilitation Counseling, 14, Long Island City, NY: Hatherleigh Press.

BCPR Consulting, Inc. (2003). Psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner tools: Choosing valued roles. Boston: Boston University, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

BCPR Consulting, Inc. (2002). Psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner tools: Achieving valued roles (Compendium version). Boston: Boston University, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

BCPR Consulting, Inc. (2001). Consumer participation skills: Evaluation modules & lesson plans. Boston: Boston University, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

BCPR Consulting, Inc. (2001). Psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner tools: Assessing readiness. Boston: Boston University, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

BCPR Consulting, Inc. (2001). Psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner tools: Developing readiness. Boston: Boston University, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

MacDonald-Wilson, K., Nemec, P. B., Anthony, W., & Cohen, M. (2001). Assessment in Psychiatric Rehabilitation. In B. Bolton (ed), Handbook of Measurement and Evaluation in Rehabilitation 3rd edition, Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publications.

Nemec, P. B., Spaniol, L., Dell Orto, A. E. (2001). Psychiatric Rehabilitation Education. Rehabilitation Education, 15(2), 115-118.

Nemec, P.B. & Pratt, C.W. (2001). Graduate education in psychiatric rehabilitation. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Skills.

Nemec, P.B. (2001). Revisiting some well-worn truths. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 44(4), 229-231.

Nemec, P., and Kramer, P. (2001). Students with psychiatric disabilities: A post-secondary perspective. Supported education for people with psychiatric disabilities. Linthicum, MD: International Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services.

Farkas, M., Cohen, M., McNamara, S., Nemec, P., & Cohen, B. (2000). Psychiatric rehabilitation training technology: Assessing readiness for rehabilitation. Boston: Boston University, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

MacDonald-Wilson, K., Nemec, P., Anthony, W., and Cohen, M. (2000). Assessment in psychiatric rehabilitation. In Bolton, B. (Ed.). Handbook of Measurement and Evaluation Rehabilitation 2nd edition. Baltimore: Paul Brookes.

Nemec, P., and McNamara, S. (2000). Psychiatric rehabilitation. Directions in Rehabilitation Counseling, 11(1), 1-14.

Recent Presentations

“Transforming the Mental Health Workforce.” Keynote address, Massachusetts Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (MassPRA) Conference, Worcester, MA, October 2006.

“Vocational Rehabilitation for People with Psychiatric Disabilities” with David Rissmeyer. Workshop, Joint Conference of National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, and Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation, Washington, DC, October, 2006.

“Ethics in Psychiatric Rehabilitation” with Nora Barrett. Invited presentation through a national audioconference and webinar. US Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, September 2006.

“Current Barriers and Future Technology of Psychiatric Rehabilitation.” Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, June 2006.

“Historical Trends and Current Barriers of Integrating Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services,” “Practical Issues of Networking,” and “Future of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services.” Keynote presentations, The 3rd Annual National Conference of Psychiatric Rehabilitation in Communities, Taoyuan Mental Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan, June 2006.

“Psych rehab 101.” Guest lecture, Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Counseling, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, June 2006.

“Psych rehab 101.” Guest lecture, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea, June 2006.

“Psych rehab 101.” Guest lecture, Handong Global University, Pohang, Korea, June 2006.

“Partners in recovery.” Keynote speaker, Annual banquet for the Second Wind Clubhouse, East Windsor, CT, May 2006.

“Language: You Are What You Speak.” Invited presentation, Boston University Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, Boston, MA, April 2006.

“Workforce development.” Featured speaker, MassPRA Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, April 2006.

“Case management supervision (a two-part seminar).” Inservice training, Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Worcester, MA, March-April 2006.

“Best practices in psychiatric rehabilitation.” Inservice training, Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME, August 2005.

“Building recovery principles into your training program.” Workshop, US Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, May 2005.

“Diversity issues in academic instruction and student evaluation.” Workshop, US Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, May 2005.

“How to incorporate the WHO ICF in psychiatric rehabilitation education: Is it compatible?” with Kim MacDonald-Wilson.Workshop, US Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, May 2005.

“Implications of the WHO ICF for Rehabilitation Counseling.” with Kim MacDonald-Wilson. Workshop, National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, Tucson, AZ, February 2005.