MIRECC / CoE
VA Interprofessional Fellowship Program in PSR and Recovery Oriented Services
West Haven
The VA Connecticut Health Care System offers a one-year post-graduate fellowship in psychosocial rehabilitation based at the Errera Annex and the Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC). The PSR Fellowship provides advanced training to mental health professionals from various disciplines (chaplaincy, nursing, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology, and social work) over a yearlong (full-time) commitment. Through the Errera programs, multidisciplinary mental health professionals provide an array of community-based rehabilitative programs including day and crisis intervention programs (for individuals struggling with mental illness and/ or substance abuse disorders, homelessness, and/or aging), vocational programs, housing programs, homeless outreach and engagement, advocacy and clinical case management programs. Fellows develop individualized projects with close mentoring from faculty; projects may include research in areas such as peer support, mental health service outcomes, and vocational and neurocognitive rehabilitation; the development of new clinical programs; and consultation with community partners. Many opportunities exist for participating in ongoing collaborative research and scholarly writing. Applicants should have a strong interest in community mental health; Fellows will be undertaking innovative outcome-based work and facilitating the transformation of the national VA mental health care system from a traditional, hospital-based system to an information-driven, community-based system whose focus is partnering with consumers within their natural environments. Fellows receive appointments from the Yale School of Medicine, our academic affiliate.
Our Directors
Anne Klee, Ph.D., CPRP
Director | PSR Fellowship and Peer Services
Associate Professor | Yale School of Medicine
PI VA HSR&D SWIFT Inclusion of Chaplains in Outpatient Primary Care
Division 18 APA Council Representative
President | CT Psych Association
Michele Roberts, LCSW
Supervisor | Health Care for Reentry Veterans Program
DoT, SW Postgraduate Training
Community Services Social Work Awardee
Professional Interests: Forensic Social Work and Jail Diversion
Joshua Bullock, Ph.D.
Psychology Training Director | PSR Fellowship
VA Connecticut Local Recovery Coordinator
Assistant Clinical Professor | Yale School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Recovery and Serious Mental Illness
The Fellowship Class 2023 - 2024
Avery Price, LMSW
Social Worker
Professional Interests: Serious mental illness, advocating for those who need help and connecting with systems that can provide support. Creating interesting and innovative ways to advance the therapeutic alliance by including. I enjoy working with family units to provide a broad range of interventions including an integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to support generational healing. Lastly breaking structures that inhibit recovery and autonomy is crucial.
Devon Mackay, LMSW
Professional Interests: I am interested in working with people experiencing challenges related to serious mental illness and trauma. My focus is helping people to connect with care, resources, and the values and meaning that will fuel their journey toward recovery. To this end, I aim to practice an eclectic therapeutic approach that combines cognitive, emotional, and behavioral awareness-building with the goals of advancing a person's functioning, as well as their sense of self-worth, purpose, and belonging in life.
Additional Information
For more information on application process, deadlines, and training opportunities see the
Director:
Anne Klee, Ph.D., CPRP
Anne.Klee@va.govor (203) 640-1727
Interprofessional Program Description »
VA Connecticut PSR Fellowship Information
West Haven Discipline Specific Contacts:
Director, Psychology Training:
Joshua Bullock, Ph.D.
Joshua.Bullock@va.gov or (203) 516-8013
Psychology Program Brochure
Psychiatry Program Brochure
Director of Social Work Training:
Michele Roberts
Michele.roberts2@va.gov 203-479-8004
Social Work Program Brochure
Director of Occupational Therapy Training:
Mary Sperrazza, OTR/L
Mary.sperrazza@va.gov 203-508-7904
Occupational Therapy Brochure
Director of Chaplaincy Training:
James Cooke, S.S.T.,BCC
James.cooke2@va.gov 203-932-5711x2422
Chaplaincy Program Brochure
