Candace Riddley, PhD, MSW, LCSW

Experience

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  Jackson State University

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2021

  BSW Field Director/Clinical Assistant Professor

  -Oversaw and coordinated all aspects of field education for bachelor level social work students-Organized and facilitates all field orientations and trainings -Facilitated and coordinates placement of all bachelor level social work students eligible for field placement-Organized professional development activities for students, colleagues, and faculty, field liaisons, and staff -Supervised field education faculty, graduate assistants, and work study students-Provided student advisement, evaluation, and classroom instruction to undergraduate level students-Recruited speakers, field instructors, students, and field liaisons for the School of Social Work-Planned, developed, and administered all continuing education (CE) programs for the School of Social Work-Coordinated the preparation and dissemination of all annual and semester CE schedules, programs, in- services, and conferences-Maintained documents of all aspects of the CE program-Collaborated and coordinates with community agencies on and off campus to ensure successful field placement Show less

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  G. V. SONNY MONTGOMERY VA MEDICAL CENTER

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

  Suicide Prevention Coordinator

  -Oversaw the daily operations of the Suicide Prevention program -Coordinated care of veterans at risk for suicide-Served as advisor to the Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health and facility leadership-Provided consultation and collaborated with all SPC team members-Ensured direct care services are provided to high-risk veterans-Provided education and training to VA and community stakeholders and ensures timely responses.-Provided psychological prevention services to veterans at significant risk for suicide and other psychological problems-Provided services to families of veterans at risk for suicide-Provided clinical services through the use of tele-mental health/tele-home technology where available-Provided individual and group interventions to support veterans coping with depression and other psychological problems-Provided effective interventions with couples or families when appropriate-Provided support to caregivers of veterans with depressive disorders at moderate to severe levels-Promoted communication/interactions between medical providers, veterans, and their families -Followed up on consults received from the Veteran Crisis Line and follow up for veterans in crisis-Tracked all suicide attempts and veterans with serious suicidal ideations-Maintained awareness of suicide treatment options and makes recommendations to the veteran's provider-Provided VA Suicide Training to all employees and community constituents Show less

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  Jackson State University

  Aug 2023 - now

  Assistant Professor of Social Work

  -Develops and teaches practice and clinical courses in the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program-Facilitates face-to-face and distance education-Provides professional and academic advisement and mentors graduate students-Assists with student recruitment and retention-Actively engages in scholarship, teaching, and service to the school, college, and university-Engages in research and publications-Serves on school, college, and university committees