E Renea Snyder
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, USA
Biography
E Renea Snyder is a Drug and Alcohol Program Administrator, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. She has done Bachelor’s in Psychology and English, a Master’s degree in Education with a Specialization in Curriculum Design and Development, and is currently enrolled as a PhD Psychology student, specializing in Addictions Psychology. She started her career in 2005 with the PA Department of Corrections as Food Service Instructor at SCI-Pine Grove. In 2007, she took a position with SCI-Somerset as a Corrections Counselor and Treatment Specialist. In 2012, she took a position with the Department of Public Welfare, where she had oversight of the Mental Health housing for the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. In 2013, she was provided, the opportunity to return to the Department of Corrections, as the Drug and Alcohol Program Administrator. She has worked diligently to bring the AOD Department to current Evidence Based Practices and Programs, by making significant changes to the co-occurring disorders programs, outpatient, and therapeutic communities. She was the lead in making significant changes to the auditing process for the AOD Department and policy revisions. She developed the first Recovery Unit model which is currently being piloted at SCI-Graterford. The model includes progressive treatment modes for the AOD and Corrections field. She has developed training for AOD staff involving clinical supervision and the key components to being an effective AOD counselor.
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