Application Deadline:
December 15, 2022Program Start Date:
July 11, 2022Contacting ID-PIC
Questions regarding the application or interview process may be directed to the Program Director, Dr. Susan Martin: (susanmartin@fullcircleidaho.org) or the ID-PIC program consultant, Todd Helvig (thelvig@wiche.edu).
Addressing Rural Behavioral Health Workforce Shortages - WICHE
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Dr. Alison Radcliffe
Boise State University Counseling Center
alisonradcliffe@boisestate.edu
Dr. Alison Radcliffe is the Associate ID-PIC Program Director as well as Site Director/Supervisor at the University Health Services, Counseling Services at Boise State University. She earned her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Wayne State University, in Detroit, Michigan and completed her predoctoral internship in Health Psychology with Henry Ford Hospital, in Detroit, Michigan. Her current work focuses therapy and assessment based interventions with the Boise State population, including students, faculty, and staff, as well as on supervision, outreach, and teaching. When not at work, Alison enjoys spending time with her family and friends, skiing, reading, and relaxing with her pets.
Dr. Susan Martin
Full Circle Health/Family Medicine Residency of Idaho
susanmartin@fullcircleidaho.org
Dr. Susan Martin (she/her) is the ID-PIC Program Director and Site Director/Supervisor at Full Circle Health/Family Medicine Residency of Idaho in Nampa, ID. Dr. Martin received her Psy.D. in clinical psychology from Florida Institute of Technology and completed her internship at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Susan completed a 2-year fellowship in health psychology in primary care at Michigan State University/Consortium for Advanced Psychology Training/Flint Area Medical Education in 2006. Dr. Martin specialized in urban family medicine residency training for 9 years following fellowship. Susan then came to Idaho to pursue teaching family medicine residents in a rural setting and has been with Full Circle Health (FCH) since 2015. Susan’s special areas of interest include integrated behavioral health and psychology internship and fellowship training at FCH. She is an advocate for promoting the profession of psychology in Idaho. Dr. Martin’s clinical experience includes short-term cognitive behavioral outpatient therapy for adults and older, adult LGBTQIA+ populations and persons of refugee status. She is a member of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee at FCH in Nampa which aims to reduce biases and increase inclusivity in education. She is past president of the Idaho Psychological Association (IPA), and been a member of the Ethics Committee, Continuing Education Committee, Advocacy and Legislative Affairs Committee and Diversity Task Force at IPA. Dr. Martin is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in the Department of Family Medicine. Outside of work, their family spends time hiking, biking, camping and attending sports adventures.
Dr. Verena Roberts
Idaho State University Family Medicine Residency
Dr. Verena Roberts is the Behavioral Science Director and ID-PIC Site Director at the Idaho State University (ISU) Family Medicine Residency. As a Clinical Professor for ISU, she is primarily involved in family medicine resident and psychology intern/student education. She also sees patients through the clinic site at Health West ISU. She received her Ph.D. from Idaho State University and completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in integrated primary care/health psychology through the Colorado Health Foundation. She then worked for Denver Health and Kaiser Permanente for several years developing integrated behavioral health programs in several clinics across the Denver area before returning to Idaho. Dr. Roberts currently primarily works with adults and geriatrics and sees a variety of concerns including anxiety, mood, and psychotic disorders as well as interpersonal issues, adjustment to medical diagnoses and other health related difficulties. Dr. Roberts also supervises psychological evaluations for diagnostic purposes, including evaluations for mood, anxiety, attention-related, and personality disorders as well as cognitive, ADHD and learning disability related concerns. Her therapy style is solution-focused and skills-building oriented. She applies a variety of theoretical orientations including cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, and emotion-focused therapy. She thrives to provide a welcoming and accepting environment for her patients as well as trainees. Dr. Roberts is a first generation immigrant from Germany. She has a particular interest in rural mental health as well as the interface of mental health and the law. Dr. Roberts has a passion for teaching psychologists and physicians in training. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her husband, good food, and riding her horses.
Dr. Anne Stegenga
State Hospital South
Dr. Anne Stegenga earned her Psy.D. in clinical psychology at the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. She has served as a training committee member for the Southeastern Idaho Psychology Internship Consortium, and now is a site training director for ID-PIC, the chair of ID-PIC Diversity Subcommittee, and the creator of ID-PIC’s Diversity Development Digest. She completed her internship training at ISU Family Medicine and State Hospital South (SHS), and her Postdoctoral fellowship at SHS. Her clinical experiences have been characteristically generalist and have included: short-term intensive outpatient therapy and case management for recently hospitalized C&A, long-term outpatient services for adults, along with psychoeducational groups and assessment services for psychiatrically hospitalized adolescents and adults. In her free time, Dr. Stegenga enjoys spending time with her loving husband and daughter. She is Intermediate-Advanced in the Spanish language, continues to study formally and translates educational materials from English to Spanish. She has a specific research interest in the social and socioeconomic impact of mass incarceration and presents on the diversity related didactic subjects: Affirming Mental Health (AMH) for Sexual Minorities, AMH for Gender Minorities, and Cultural Influences on Mental Health.
Dr. Tashina Keith
State Hospital South
Dr. Tashina Keith earned her Psy.D. in clinical psychology from George Fox University and also holds a master’s degree in forensic psychology from California Baptist University. Dr. Keith completed her internship at Southeastern Idaho Psychology Internship consortium. She has been a staff psychologist at State Hospital South and an internship site supervisor since 2015.
Dr. Daniel McGrath
Pearl Health Clinic
Dr. Dan McGrath is a Staff Psychologist as well as ID-PIC Site Director/Supervisor at the Pearl Health Clinic. He is a 2011 graduate of the American Psychological Association accredited Marshall University School of Professional Psychology in Huntington, West Virginia, a program which emphasizes a generalist skill set and service for rural and underserved populations. He came to Idaho in 2013 to work at Pearl Health Clinic, whose mission is to provide assistance to those most in need. Dr. McGrath continues to work at Pearl Health Clinic, providing assessment and interventions for a wide range of clients.
Dr. Jennifer Miesch
Idaho State University Counseling and Testing Services
Dr. Jennifer Miesch is the assistant director and clinical coordinator of Counseling and Testing Services at Idaho State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from University of Oregon and completed her pre-doctoral internship at Oregon State University’s Counseling and Psychological Services. She is a certified teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion and primarily utilizes evidence based mindfulness and self-compassion practices in her work. She prioritizes multicultural issues and advocacy and works to de-stigmatize mental health services. When not at work she enjoys camping, hiking, gardening, and spending time with her family in the outdoors.
Dr. Rick Pongratz
Idaho State University Counseling and Testing Services
Dr. Rick Pongratz is the director of Counseling and Testing Services at Idaho State University. He earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Arizona State University and completed his pre-doctoral internship at Colorado State University’s Counseling Center. He currently specializes in clinical supervision and advocacy for college student mental health. He prioritizes issues related to equity and inclusion and works to advance access to mental health care. When not at work he enjoys a variety of adventures including trail running, rock climbing, and spending time with pets and family.