William M. Rooney, Ph.D, MHA

Dr. William M. Rooney provides continuing education training to counselors and social workers, as well as, consultation services to healthcare organizations throughout Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.

In addition to his private practice, he is a member of the professional staff of Preferred Care Counseling Services (Poland, OH) and is an Adjunct Faculty member in the Clinical Psychology Program of Walden University.

Continuing Education

Clinical

• Understanding the Experience of Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans - The Iraq War Clinicians Guide
• Getting It Right - Differential Diagnosis of DSM-IV Disorders
• Depressive Disorders - Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
• ADHD - Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatment with Adults and Children
• Bipolar Disorder - Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
• Practical Assessment Tools to Assist in Diagnosing, Treatment Planning and Outcome Evaluation
• Introduction to Neuropsychology - Differentiating Neurological Symptoms from Mental Illness
• Psychopharmacology Update - Review of Current Medications
• Behavior and Pharmacology - Understanding How Medications Work
• Cost-effective Instruments to Assist in Assessment and Treatment Planning 

Ethics and Supervision

• Legal and Ethical Issues in Supervision
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  Reflecting on the Role of the Clinical Supervisor
• Providing Reports and Testimony to the Courts - Ethical, Legal and Practical Guidelines
• Confidentiality and Privilege - Legal and Ethical Requirements
• Counseling and Social Work Ethics - Assessment, Informed Consent, Termination
• Counseling and Social Work Ethics - Competency, Record-keeping and Boundary Violations

Risk Management

• The Assessment and Management of Suicidal Risk
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  "Duty to Protect" - Clinical, Legal and Ethical Guidelines for Assessment and Intervention

Psychological Services - Preferred Care Counseling Services (330-757-3975)

Assessment of intelligence, personality and academic acheivement

Assessment of injured workers applying for benefits with the Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation

Assessment of individuals applying for disability benefits with the Social Security Administration

Psychological treatment of children, adolescents and and adults with emotional or mental disorders

Consultation

Medical compliance with outpatient mental health treatment services

Performance Evaluation

Supervisory skill development

Program Development

Team Building