CURRICULUM VITA
Monica J. Sutton, Ph.D.
128 Cambridge Cove
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 815-1180
E-mail: msutton@sod.umsmed.edu
EDUCATION HISTORY
2004
Doctor of Philosophy
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
Major: Clinical Psychology
1994
Master of Science
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
Major: Community and Agency Counseling
1991
Bachelor of Arts
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS
Major: Psychology
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Psychology Practicum Student
University of Mississippi Medical Center: Child Development Clinic; Jackson, MS
June 1998 to
Dec. 1998
Duties: Provided services to patients who were referred for both medical
and psychological evaluations. Services included psychological
assessment: intelligence, achievement and behavioral, and family
conferences.
Supervisor: Joe Kastner, Ph.D., licensed psychologist
Psychology Practicum Student
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center: Baptist Behavioral Health- Chemical Dependency Unit
Jackson, MS
Jan. 1999 to
May 1999
Duties: Provided services to patients with psychiatric and medical
diagnoses. Services included psychological assessment: personality and
intelligence, and consultations with medical staff and other health care
professionals.
Supervisor: Criss Lott, Ph.D., licensed psychologist
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Psychology Extern Student
Mississippi State Hospital; Whitfield, MS
June 1999 to
August 1999
Placement: Intermediate/Continuing Treatment Service
Duties: Provided services for two patients from Continuing Treatment
Services. Services included therapy, evaluation, and staff/patient
conferences. Other duties included treatment plan review, case
presentation, and consultations with medical and other unit staff.
Supervisor: Cynthia Johnson, Ph.D., licensed psychologist
Sept. 1999 to
Dec. 1999
Placement: Child and Adolescent Services
Duties: provided services to child and adolescent patients who presented
with a variety of psychiatric disorders and behavior problems including
Developmental Disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder,
Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Mental
Retardation. Services included psychological assessment, psychotherapy
(individual, group, family), behavior management, and family
conferences. Other duties included participation in treatment team,
treatment plan design and implementation, and consultation with unit
staff and community organizations.
Supervisor: Gregg Johns, Ph.D., licensed psychologist
Psychology Extern Student
Mississippi Veterans Administration; Jackson, MS
Jan. 2000 to
June 2000
Duties: provided services to veterans (and their spouses) who presented
with a variety of psychiatric disorders including Dementia, PostTraumatic Stress Disorder, Substance Abuse and mood disorders.
Services included psychological assessment to determine appropriate
referral or placement and to determine if patient was an appropriate
candidate for transplant surgery (liver and kidney).
Supervisor: Phil Godding, Ph.D., licensed psychologist
PUBLICATION
Watson, S., Winders, S., Rushing, P., Darden, M., & Klesges, R. Phenylpropanolamine and
macro-nutrient selection in non-obese women. Submitted.
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PRESENTATIONS
Oct. 1995
Darden-Sutton, M., Wells, R., and Harr, L.
“Life after the Institution: Changes in Coping and Socialization Skills”.
Presented at the Annual Convention of the Mississippi Association on
Mental Retardation, Biloxi, MS.
Sept. 1998
Greibler, J., McGregor, S., Darden-Sutton, M., and Bearden, T.
“Recognizing the Need for Assessment of Emotional Intelligence”.
Presented at the Annual Convention of the Mississippi Psychological
Association, Biloxi, MS
Oct. 1999
Watson, S., Pan, Y., and Darden-Sutton, M.
“Effects of Estrogen and Phytoestrogen on Activity and Object
Recognition”. Presented at the Annual Convention of the Mississippi
Psychological Association, Biloxi, MS
Feb. 2000
Darden-Sutton, M., and Fisher, S.
“Depression Among College Students”. Presented at Jackson State
University: Liberal Arts Undergraduate Colloquium, Jackson, MS
April 2000
Watson, S., Pan, Y., Darden-Sutton, M., and Pierce, N.
“Effects of Estrogen and Phytoestrogen on Activity and Object
Recognition”. Presented at the Annual Southeastern Psychological
Association. New Orleans, LA.
October 2002
Sutton, M., and McLain, Su
“Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing”. Presented at the
Mississippi Annual Mental Health/Mental Retardation Conference.
Biloxi, MS.
June 2005
Sutton, M.
“Smoking Cessation and Women: Treatment and Associated Health
Risks”. Presented at the Women’s Center of Excellence Annual
Conference, University of Mississippi Medical Center. Jackson, MS.
December 2005
Sutton, M.
“The Air We Share: Smoking Cessation and Pregnancy”. Presented at the
Mississippi Association of Public Health Physicians Meeting. Jackson, MS.
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POSTER PRESENTATIONS
February 2004
Sheffer, C., Sutton, M., Crews, E., Crews, K., and Payne, T.
“Factors Predicting Patient Satisfaction with Medication”. Presented at
the 10th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and
Tobacco. Scottsdale, Arizona.
May 2005
Sheffer, C., Payne, T., Applegate, B., Bourne, D., Lehing, L., Crews, K.,
Marple, D., Gaughf, N., and Sutton, M.
“Statewide Dissemination of Intensive Treatment Clinics for Tobacco
Cessation”. Presented at the National Conference on Tobacco Health.
Chicago, Ill.
GRADUATE TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Sept. 1997 to
May 2000
Undergraduate Courses: General Psychology, Adolescent Psychology and
Child Psychology
Location: Jackson State University, Jackson, MS
Activity: Course instruction, evaluation of students (exams, papers,
and presentations).
Department Chair: Shih-Sung Wen, Ph.D.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
August 2002Present
Instructor, Clinical Supervisor:
University of Mississippi Medical Center- A Comprehensive Tobacco
Center [ACT Center] (Jackson, MS)
Duties: Responsible for the management of daily operations of
the treatment center and for the clinical supervision of counseling staff. I
also conduct trainings on brief and intensive cessation techniques for ACT
Center staff, as well as, community organizations and health care
professionals. Also, I serve as a member of the multidisciplinary clinical
and research teams.
August 2001August 2002
Pre-Doctoral Internship
Location: Mississippi State Hospital (Whitfield, MS)
Duties: Provided inpatient psychological services to individuals diagnosed
with chronic mental illness; provided treatment to individuals diagnosed
with mental illness and chemical dependency; and conducted individual
and group therapy with adolescents diagnosed with mental illness and
beavioral problems. I also served on several administrative committees
that monitor service outcome and patient rights.
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Oct. 2000 August 2001
Tobacco Interventionist
Location: University of Mississippi Medical Center- A Comprehensive
Tobacco Center [ACT Center] (Jackson, MS)
Duties: Responsible for conducting patient assessment activities for
tobacco history and use (including treatment planning) and for determining
treatments for patients and research participants. Also provided
educational, consultative and related services for individuals and
organizations and served as a member of the multidisciplinary clinical and
research teams.
Sept. 1999 to
Sept. 2001
Behavior Specialist Consultant
Location: State Department of Education (Jackson, MS)
Duties: Provided training to teachers and administrators on writing and
implementing Behavior Support Plans for students identified as at risk.
Oct. 1994 to
Feb. 1999
Assistant Director/Associate Psychologist
Location: Hudspeth Regional Center: Rankin and Brandon Group Homes
Duties: As assistant director, I ensured that the Group Homes had
adequate staff; interviewed and hired new direct care staff; supervised all
direct care staff; completed performance appraisals for direct care staff;
coordinated staff development training for all staff; and assumed duties of
the director in her absence.
As associate psychologist, I was responsible for writing and implementing
Behavior Modification Plans for clients diagnosed with mental
retardation in both home and school settings.
Feb. 1994 to
Sept. 1994
Mental Health Clinician
Location: Region 8 Mental Health Agency, Hazelhurst, MS
Duties: Conducted group, family, and individual therapy; made referrals
for inpatient and outpatient care; treatment plan design and
implementation.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Psychological Association (APA)
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Mississippi Psychological Association (MPA)
Society For Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT)