Joseph D. Hovey, Ph.D., Professor of Psychological Science
Behavioral Health Lab EACSB 1.124D University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX 78539 956-665-3330 [email protected] |
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Education
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, 1997 Clinical Psychology Pre-Doctoral Internship Psychological Clinic The University of Michigan Captive Consortium (APA accredited), 1993-1995 The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI M.A. in Clinical Psychology, 1993 The University of California, Los Angeles, CA B.A. in Anthropology, with Summa Cum Laude honors, 1989 |
Current Academic Positions
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Professor, Department of Psychological Science (2015 - present)
The American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation
Commissioner, APA Board of Scientific Affairs Seat (2021 - present)
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Professor, Department of Psychological Science (2015 - present)
The American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation
Commissioner, APA Board of Scientific Affairs Seat (2021 - present)
Previous Academic Positions
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Chair, Department of Psychological Science (2015-2017)
The University of Texas-Pan American
Professor, Department of Psychology (2014-2015)
Chair, Department of Psychology (2014-2015)
The University of Toledo
Professor, Department of Psychology (2006-2014)
Chair, Department of Psychology (2003-2009)
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology (2002-2006)
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology (1997-2002)
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Chair, Department of Psychological Science (2015-2017)
The University of Texas-Pan American
Professor, Department of Psychology (2014-2015)
Chair, Department of Psychology (2014-2015)
The University of Toledo
Professor, Department of Psychology (2006-2014)
Chair, Department of Psychology (2003-2009)
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology (2002-2006)
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology (1997-2002)
Publications
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Google Scholar Profile & h-Index
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Clinical Positions
The Behavioral Health Lab, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Director of Adult Programs (2021-present)
The Anxiety Treatment Center of Northwest Ohio, Sylvania, OH, Co-Director (2013-2014)
The Center for the Study of Anxiety Disorders & Depression, The University of Toledo, Co-Director (2002-2014)
Pediatricare Associates, Toledo, OH, Child Therapist (1999-2000)
Psychological Clinic, The University of Michigan, Post-Intern (1995-1997)
Psychological Clinic, The University of Michigan, Clinical Internship (1993-1995)
Psychological Clinic, The University of Michigan, Clinical Practicum (1993)
Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital, The University of Michigan, Clinical Practicum (1992-1993)
Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Center, Family Services of Los Angeles, Crisis Counselor (1989-1991)
Dubnoff Center for Child Development & Education Therapy, North Hollywood, CA, Child Counselor (1990-1991)
The Behavioral Health Lab, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Director of Adult Programs (2021-present)
The Anxiety Treatment Center of Northwest Ohio, Sylvania, OH, Co-Director (2013-2014)
The Center for the Study of Anxiety Disorders & Depression, The University of Toledo, Co-Director (2002-2014)
Pediatricare Associates, Toledo, OH, Child Therapist (1999-2000)
Psychological Clinic, The University of Michigan, Post-Intern (1995-1997)
Psychological Clinic, The University of Michigan, Clinical Internship (1993-1995)
Psychological Clinic, The University of Michigan, Clinical Practicum (1993)
Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital, The University of Michigan, Clinical Practicum (1992-1993)
Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Center, Family Services of Los Angeles, Crisis Counselor (1989-1991)
Dubnoff Center for Child Development & Education Therapy, North Hollywood, CA, Child Counselor (1990-1991)
Editorial Positions
Associate Editor, Journal of Rural Mental Health (2025-2028)
Guest Editor for Special Edition on Relationship between Religiosity & Mental Health, Religions (2018-2020)
Consulting Editor, Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies (2012-2014)
Consulting Editor, Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior (2004-2011)
Associate Editor, Journal of Rural Mental Health (2025-2028)
Guest Editor for Special Edition on Relationship between Religiosity & Mental Health, Religions (2018-2020)
Consulting Editor, Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies (2012-2014)
Consulting Editor, Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior (2004-2011)
Board, Council, & Advisory Positions Held
Commissioner, Research C0-Chair, Master's Accreditation Co-Chair, American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation (2021-present)
Vice President of Community and Alumni Relations, Board of Directors, Discovery School, Edinburg, TX (2022-2024)
Leadership Advisory Board for Building Capacity for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research in Hispanic Serving Institutions, UTRGV (2021-2023)
Member, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Prosperity Council (2020-present)
Member, Planning Committee for the Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies' Annual Convention (2017-2022)
Member, Advisory Committee for Campus Safety in a Mental Health Context, Ohio Justice Coordinating Center of Excellence (2008-2014)
Research Director, American Association of Suicidology (2003-2006)
Chair of Publications Committee, American Association of Suicidology (2000-2003)
Member, Nominations Committee, American Association of Suicidology (2002-2003)
Member, Midwest Farmworker Stream Forum Planning & Research Track Committee (2001-2004)
Commissioner, Research C0-Chair, Master's Accreditation Co-Chair, American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation (2021-present)
Vice President of Community and Alumni Relations, Board of Directors, Discovery School, Edinburg, TX (2022-2024)
Leadership Advisory Board for Building Capacity for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research in Hispanic Serving Institutions, UTRGV (2021-2023)
Member, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Prosperity Council (2020-present)
Member, Planning Committee for the Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies' Annual Convention (2017-2022)
Member, Advisory Committee for Campus Safety in a Mental Health Context, Ohio Justice Coordinating Center of Excellence (2008-2014)
Research Director, American Association of Suicidology (2003-2006)
Chair of Publications Committee, American Association of Suicidology (2000-2003)
Member, Nominations Committee, American Association of Suicidology (2002-2003)
Member, Midwest Farmworker Stream Forum Planning & Research Track Committee (2001-2004)
Study Sections & Scientific Review Groups
Super Reviewer, Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies (2017-2023)
Reviewer, Faculty Research Grant Program, American University of Sharjah (2018)
Reviewer, Swiss National Science Foundation & World Health Organization (2016)
Reviewer, Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (2007)
Reviewer, NIH for B/START Applications (2004)
Reviewer, Health Research Council of New Zealand
Super Reviewer, Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies (2017-2023)
Reviewer, Faculty Research Grant Program, American University of Sharjah (2018)
Reviewer, Swiss National Science Foundation & World Health Organization (2016)
Reviewer, Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (2007)
Reviewer, NIH for B/START Applications (2004)
Reviewer, Health Research Council of New Zealand
Awards, Honors, Recognition
ScholarGPS, #4 Highly Ranked Scholar-Lifetime in the Area of Suicidal Ideation (2024)
Faculty Excellence Award in Community Engagement, College of Liberal Arts, UTRGV (2024)
Invited Grand Rounds Presenter, Psychiatry Department, Brookdale University Medical Center (2022)
Invited Grand Rounds Presenter, Psychiatry Department, University of Michigan Medical School (2022)
American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation, Washington, DC (2021-present)
Leadership Advisory Board for Building Capacity for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research in Hispanic Serving Institutions, UTRGV (2021-2022)
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Prosperity Council, Rio Grande Valley, TX (2020-2021)
Faculty Excellence Award, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) (2017)
Certificate of Achievement for Dedication to Sustainable Development, UTRGV (2016)
Distinguished University Professorship Nomination, University of Toledo (2012)
Faculty Excellence Award Nomination, University of Toledo (2010)
Keynote Speaker, Annual Suicide Prevention Coalition Conference, Columbus, OH (2008)
Keynote Speaker, Caring for Mind & Body - Research & Practice Conference, Grand Junction, CO (2008)
Keynote Panelist, Annual American Association of Suicidology Conference, Boston, MA (2008)
Advisor to Recipient of APA/APAGS Award for Distinguished Graduate Student in Professional Psychology (2006)
Keynote Speaker, Annual Family Policy Council Partners Summit, Vancouver, WA (2006)
Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service as Research Director, American Association of Suicidology (2006)
Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service as Chair of Publications Committee, American Association of Suicidology (2002)
Ford Dissertation Fellow, National Research Council (1996-1997)
Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Organization (1990)
Honors at Graduation, Summa Cum Laude, University of California at Los Angeles (1989)
Honors Status Program, University of California at Los Angeles (1989)
ScholarGPS, #4 Highly Ranked Scholar-Lifetime in the Area of Suicidal Ideation (2024)
Faculty Excellence Award in Community Engagement, College of Liberal Arts, UTRGV (2024)
Invited Grand Rounds Presenter, Psychiatry Department, Brookdale University Medical Center (2022)
Invited Grand Rounds Presenter, Psychiatry Department, University of Michigan Medical School (2022)
American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation, Washington, DC (2021-present)
Leadership Advisory Board for Building Capacity for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research in Hispanic Serving Institutions, UTRGV (2021-2022)
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Prosperity Council, Rio Grande Valley, TX (2020-2021)
Faculty Excellence Award, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) (2017)
Certificate of Achievement for Dedication to Sustainable Development, UTRGV (2016)
Distinguished University Professorship Nomination, University of Toledo (2012)
Faculty Excellence Award Nomination, University of Toledo (2010)
Keynote Speaker, Annual Suicide Prevention Coalition Conference, Columbus, OH (2008)
Keynote Speaker, Caring for Mind & Body - Research & Practice Conference, Grand Junction, CO (2008)
Keynote Panelist, Annual American Association of Suicidology Conference, Boston, MA (2008)
Advisor to Recipient of APA/APAGS Award for Distinguished Graduate Student in Professional Psychology (2006)
Keynote Speaker, Annual Family Policy Council Partners Summit, Vancouver, WA (2006)
Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service as Research Director, American Association of Suicidology (2006)
Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service as Chair of Publications Committee, American Association of Suicidology (2002)
Ford Dissertation Fellow, National Research Council (1996-1997)
Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Organization (1990)
Honors at Graduation, Summa Cum Laude, University of California at Los Angeles (1989)
Honors Status Program, University of California at Los Angeles (1989)
Professional Affiliations
American Psychological Association
Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
National Latino Behavioral Health Association
The Migrant Clinicians Network
American Psychological Association
Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
National Latino Behavioral Health Association
The Migrant Clinicians Network
Professional Licensures
Psychology License, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, State of Texas (License Number 37710) (2017-present)
Psychology License, State Board of Psychology, State of Ohio (License Number 5700) (2000-2014)
Psychologist Temporary Limited License, Board of Psychology, State of Michigan (License Number 6301009386) (1993-1997)
Psychology License, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, State of Texas (License Number 37710) (2017-present)
Psychology License, State Board of Psychology, State of Ohio (License Number 5700) (2000-2014)
Psychologist Temporary Limited License, Board of Psychology, State of Michigan (License Number 6301009386) (1993-1997)