Rebecca Roberts Martin

Contributing Faculty
Rebecca Roberts Martin
College of Social and Behavioral Health
School of Counseling
M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Dr. Roberts Martin, Ph.D., LPCC-S has an extensive work history in counselor education as well as in clinical counseling and supervision dating back to 1993. Dr. Roberts Martin is currently an Associate Director of Clinical Quality for Optum/Unitedhealth Group. Dr. Roberts Martin has presented peer-reviewed presentations on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for persistent psychosis and evidenced-based treatment for Hoarding, and on many other clinical content and quality areas. She has contributed several chapters in 3 career counseling textbooks. Her public service history includes service on the school board for Summit Academy Schools in Canton, Ohio and as a Board member for the Summit County NAMI organization in Akron, Ohio. Specializations include Cognitive Behavioral therapy (Cleveland Center for Cognitive Therapy graduate), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Persistent psychosis (CBT-p), psychological testing and assessment, cultural diversity, PTSD, veteran’s issues, forensic issues, supervision, career counseling, hoarding, and substance use issues. Dr. Roberts Martin has a certificate in Lean/Six Sigma from Villanova University and an IHI Certification in Basic Quality and Safety. Dr. Roberts Martin has been a contributing faculty member at Walden since 2010, and part-time faculty at Capella University since 2015.

Education

PhD, Kent State University

MA, Walsh University

BA, Malone University

Public Service

NAMI Summit County, Board Member - Akron

Summit Academy Schools, Board Member - Canton

Ohio Attorney General's Office Task Force on Criminal Justice and Mental Health; Legislative and Policy Subcommittee, Member - Columbus

Greater Cleveland Reentry Strategy Workgroup, Member - Cleveland

Awards / Honors

Stephen Shank Recognition Faculty Award, Capella University , 2019

Stephen Shank Recognition Faculty Award, Capella University, 2016

Publications

Roberts Martin, R., Eliason, G. T., Samide, J. L., Patrick, J., Eliason, T. (2019). The Historical Context and Early Founders of Career Theory.

Roberts Martin, R., Eliason, G. T., Samide, J. L., Patrick, J., Eliason, T. (2019). A Synopsis of Career Development Literature and Resources in Higher Education.

Roberts Martin, R., Eliason, G. T., Eliason, T., Samide, J. L., Patrick, J. (2014). The Historical Context and Early Founders of Career Theory.

Roberts Martin, R., Eliason, G. T., Eliason, T., Samide, J. L., Patrick, J. (2014). A Synopsis of Career Development Literature and Resources in Higher Education.

Roberts Martin, R., Samide, J. L., Eliason, G. T., Patrick, J. (2011). A Review of the Literature & Important Resources Concerning Career Development in Higher Education.

Presentations

Roberts Martin, R. L. (2021). Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Overview. UnitedHealthcare

Roberts Martin, R. L., Montesano, V. (2020). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis for Front-line Providers. Practice Innovation Partners, LLC.

Roberts Martin, R. L., Sivec, H., Kreider, V., Ellington, A. (2019). Implementation and Sustainability of CBT for Psychosis (CBT-p): From Ideal Models to Real World Applications. the Department of Psychiatry at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Roberts Martin, R., Murphey, C. (2017). Collaborative Efforts: The Integration of Physical and Behavioral Health in Quality Management. NCQA

Roberts Martin, R., Murphey, C. (2017). Collaborative Efforts: The Integration of Physical and Behavioral Health in Quality Management. Ohio Association for Healthcare Quality

Roberts Martin, R. (2016). Certified Peer Support and the Intersection of the Medical Neighborhood with Managed Care Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Care Coordination. NCQA

Roberts Martin, R. (2014). Hoarding and Hoarding Behaviors: Definitions and Best Practices. MetroHealth Medical Center

Roberts Martin, R., Johnson,, C., Kaesberg, M., Vavro, L. (2014). Panel Discussion on Treatment in Practice; Hoarding: Clearing a path to Treatment. Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging

Roberts Martin, R., Sivec, H. (2013). Implementing a Range of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Persistent Psychosis Interventions. Department of Psychiatry at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine,

Roberts Martin, R., Sivec, H. (2013). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Persistent Psychotic Symptoms (CBT-p). Connections: Health*Wellness*Advocacy and Signature Health