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 has an extensive work history in counselor education as well as in clinical counseling and supervision dating back to 1993. Most recently Dr. Roberts Martin worked as a Forensic & Intensive Outpatient Behavioral Health Program Manager at a Community Mental Health agency. She is currently an Associate Director of Clinical Quality for Unitedhealthcare/Optum. Dr. Roberts-Martin has presented peer-reviewed presentations on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for persistent psychosis and evidenced-based treatment for Hoarding. She has also contributed several chapters in career counseling texts. Her public service history includes service as on the school board for Summit Academy Schools in Canton, Ohio and as a team captain at the Summit County NAMIWalks. Dr. Roberts Martin is a contributing faculty member at Walden. Her specializations include a certification in Cognitive Therapy from the Cleveland Cognitive Therapy Institute, training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Persistent Psychosis (CBT-p), psychological testing and assessment, cultural diversity, PTSD, veteran’s issues, forensic, supervision, career counseling, hoarding, and SMD. Dr. Roberts Martin has a certificate in Lean/Six Sigma from Villanova University and an IHI Certification in Basic Quality and Safety.

Education

PhD, Kent State University

MA, Walsh University

BA, Malone University

Public Service

NAMI Summit County, Board Member - Akron

Awards / Honors

Stephen Shank Recognition Faculty Award, Capella University, 2016

Stephen Shank Recognition Faculty Award, Capella University, 2016

Publications

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

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

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

Presentations

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

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

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

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

Roberts Martin, R. L., Sivec, H. (2013). Do You See Us? The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Persistent Psychosis in Identifying and Working with Trauma in the Schizophrenic Spectrum, Justice Involved Population. National Organization for Victims Assistance

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

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