CURRICULUM VITAE
Frederick J. Kier PhD
Frederick J. Kier PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
VA Medical Center |
5000 W National Ave |
Milwaukee, WI 53295 |
EDUCATION: |
08/1989 - 05/1993 B.S., Psychology, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana |
08/1989 - 05/1993 BS - Psychology, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL |
08/1993 - 08/1995 M.S.Ed., Mental Health Counseling, University of Miami, Coral Gables |
08/1993 - 08/1995 MS - Ed - Mental Health Counseling, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL |
08/1995 - 08/2000 Ph.D., Psychology, Texas A&M University, College Station |
08/1995 - 08/2000 PhD - Psychology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX |
08/1998 - 08/1999 Psychology Predoctoral Intern, James A. Haley VA Medical Center |
08/1998 - 08/1999 Psychology Predoctoral Intern, James A. Haley VA Medical Center, Tampa, FL |
08/2007 - 05/2008 Graduate Certificate in Bioethics, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH |
08/2007 - 05/2008 Graduate Certificate in Bioethics, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH |
08/2008 - 12/2011 MS - Health Care Administration, University of Maryland, Adelphi, MD |
08/2008 - 12/2011 Master of Science in Health Care Administration |
(APA-Accredited Program) |
Tampa, FL (APA-Accredited Program) |
University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, Maryland |
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP APPOINTMENTS: |
08/1999 - 08/2000 Postdoctoral Fellow, Geropsychology, Houston VAMC |
08/1999 - 08/2000 Postdoctoral Fellow, Geropsychology, Houston VAMC (APA-Accredited Program) |
06/2008 - Present VA Behavioral Health Leadership Training Program, Alexandria, VA |
MILITARY SERVICE: |
None |
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS: |
08/1995 - 06/1997 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX |
08/1995 - 06/1997 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX |
01/2001 - 06/2007 Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA |
06/2001 - 06/2007 Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA |
10/01/2010 - 06/30/2013 Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
10/2010 - 04/2013 Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
04/2013 - Present Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
07/01/2013 - Present Associate Professor, Dept of Psychiatry, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: |
02/2008 - 04/2009 Business Manager/Psychologist, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA |
04/2009 - Present Division Manager, Rehabilitation and Community Care Division, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI |
04/2009 - 01/2018 Rehabilitation and Community Care Division, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, WI, Division Manager, Milwaukee |
12/2011 - 10/2012 Acting Co-Deputy Director, Milwaukee VAMC |
01/2018 - Present Geriatrics and Extended Care Lead, Veterans Integrated Service |
Network (VISN) 12 |
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: |
09/2000 - 05/2009 Research Project Supervisor, Psychology Fellowship in Geropsychology, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA |
09/2000 - 05/2009 Research Project Supervisor, Psychology Fellowship in Geropsychology, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA |
09/2000 - 02/2008 Clinical Supervisor, Psychology Internship Program, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA |
09/2000 - 02/2008 Clinical Supervisor, Psychology Internship Program, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA |
HOSPITAL AND CLINICAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: |
08/2000 - 02/2008 Staff Psychologist, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA |
08/2000 - 02/2008 Staff Psychologist, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA |
09/2005 - 05/2009 Chairperson, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, VAPHS Bioethics Advisory Committee/Integrated Ethics Program Officer (IEPO), Pittsburgh, PA |
09/2005 - 05/2009 Chairperson, VAPHS Bioethics Advisory Committee/Integrated Ethics Program Officer (IEPO), VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA |
02/2008 - 05/2009 Business Manager/Psychologist, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA |
02/2008 - 05/2009 Business Manager/Psychologist, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA |
05/2009 - Present Division Manager, Rehabilitation Extended and Community Care (RECC) Division, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI |
05/2009 - 01/2018 Rehabilitation Extended and Community Care (RECC) Division, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, WI, Division Manager, Milwaukee |
01/2018 - Present Geriatrics and Extended Care Lead, Veterans Integrated Service |
Network (VISN) 12 |
RESEARCH ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: |
02/2001 - 02/2002 Member, Research & Development Committee, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA |
02/2001 - 02/2002 Member, Research & Development Committee |
02/2002 - 02/2004 Member, Institutional Review Board (IRB) |
02/2002 - 02/2004 Member, Institutional Review Board (IRB), VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA |
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA |
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA |
HOSPITAL STAFF PRIVILEGES: |
09/2000 - 02/2008 Staff Psychologist, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA |
09/2000 - 02/2008 Staff Psychologist, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA |
05/2009 - 01/2018 Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, WI, Division Manager (Supervisory Psychologist), Milwaukee |
05/2009 - Present Division Manager (Supervisory Psychologist), Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI |
Certificates Issued By Issue Date Expiration |
- 2839 WI 2839-057 12/2009 Current thru 9/30/2021 |
Licensure Number Issue Date Expiration |
Certified Eden Alternative Associate #031204-06 3/2004 None |
SPECIALITY BOARDS AND CERTIFICATION: |
SPECIALTY BOARDS AND CERTIFICATION: |
Certificates | Issued By | Issue Date | Expiration |
Certified Eden Alternative Associate | #031204-06 | 03/2004 | None |
Licensure | Number | Issue Date | Expiration |
Wisconsin License | 2839-057 | 12/2009 | 09/30/2013 |
AWARDS AND HONORS: |
1993 Psi Chi , Psychology National Honor Society |
1993 - Present Psi Chi, Psychology National Honor Society |
1995 - Present Award of Academic Merit, University of Miami |
1995 Award of Academic Merit, University of Miami |
10/10/2013 Outstanding Medical Student Teacher 2012-2013, Medical College of Wisconsin |
2013 - Present Outstanding Medical Student Teacher 2012-2013 |
Medical College of Wisconsin |
MEMBERSHIPS IN HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: |
1995 - Present American Psychological Association (APA) (Member) |
1995 - Present American Psychological Association (APA) |
2002 - Present Society of Clinical Geropsychology (APA Division 12 (Section II)) |
2002 - Present Gerontological Society of America (GSA) (Member) |
2009 - Present American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) (Member) |
EDITORSHIPS/EDITORIAL BOARDS/JOURNAL REVIEWS: |
Journal Review |
1996 - 1998 Ad-Hoc Reviewer, Educational and Psychological Measurement |
2002 Guest Reviewer, Clinical Psychology Review |
2004 - 2006 Ad-Hoc Reviewer, The Gerontologist |
2006 Guest Reviewer, Health Psychology Review |
2007 - Present Ad Hoc Reviewer, Clinical Gerontologist |
LOCAL/REGIONAL APPOINTED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS: |
1999 - Present "The Psychological Effects of Parkinson's Disease on Patients and |
2000 - Present "Caring for the Dementia Patient" given to the University of Texas at |
2000 - Present "Update on Alzheimer's Disease Research" given to the Houston |
2007 - Present "Treatment of SMI Vets in LTC" given at the VA National Geriatric & |
2007 - Present "Non-Pharmacological Interventions" given at the VA National |
2007 - Present "Ethical issues in geriatrics" given at the annual meeting of VAPHS |
11/2008 - 05/2009 Member, Ethics Advisory Board, VISN 4 Integrated |
2008 - 2009 Chair, VISN 4 Mental Health Systems Redesign Committee |
2008 - Present "The Role of the VA Psychologist in Promoting Culture Transformation." Given at the VA Community Living Center Mental Health Conference, Chicago, IL. |
2008 - 2009 VISN 4 Integrated Ethics Advisory Board |
2008 - Present "10th Annual Ethics Conference" given at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare |
2008 - 2009 Chair, Redesign Committee, VISN 4 Mental Health Systems |
2009 - 2011 Chair, Cultural Transformation Committee, VISN 12 |
2009 - Present Chair, Oversight Committee, Milwaukee VAMC Community Based Programs |
2009 - 2012 Chair, Milwaukee VAMC Community Based Programs Oversight Committee |
2009 - 2011 Chair, VISN 12 Cultural Transformation Committee |
2010 - Present Contracting Officer Tech Representative (COTR), VISN 12 Small Homes |
2010 - 2015 VISN 12 Small Homes Contracting Officer Tech Representative (COTR) |
2011 - Present Clinical Leadership Group, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, MCW |
2011 - 2017 Faculty Council Representative, Faculty Council, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, MCW |
2011 - Present "Self Testing for Mental Illness: Ethical Issues and Concerns", MCW Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Milwaukee, WI. |
2011 - Present "Dementia - An Overview", Given at the Zablocki VAMC Community Based Programs Education Seminar, Milwaukee VAMC. |
2015 - Present "Building a Better Nursing Home: The Mental Health Benefits of Cultural Transformation in Long Term Care" Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Milwaukee, WI, May 20, 2015. |
2016 - Present "Decision Making Capacity: Past, Present and Future" VA Grand Rounds, Milwaukee, WI, January 22, 2016 (with Dr. Jessica Kuester). |
2017 - Present "Ethics in Psychiatry Panel Discussion" Wisconsin Psychiatric Association Fall Conference (with Drs. Annette Hanson, Mark Komrad, Michael Peterson), Milwaukee, WI, October 6, 2017. |
2018 - Present Chair, VISN 12 Geriatric and Extended Care (GEC) Leaders |
Research Projects: |
Kier, K.J., Smith, H., Gresser, S., & Minkin, A. Utilizing the Green House model of care for older adults with chronic mental illness: A clinical case study. |
PEER REVIEWED RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS: |
Snider-Meyer, J. M., Byrne, A.J., Levine, D.A., Gresser, S.K., Smith, H.M., and Kier, F.J. (2012, November) A Comparison of a Veterans Directed Health Care Program vs. Community Nursing Home Placement. The Gerontol, CA. |
Byrne, A.J., Snider-Meyer, J.M., Levine, D.A., Gresser, S.K., Smith, H.M., Kier, F.J., (August, 2012). Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing on Medication Compliance on a Geriatric Home Care Service. A, FL. |
Goldman, L.D., Edmonds, N.N., Christensen, K.A., & Kier, F.J. (2010, August). Strategies for reducing Burnout amongst Nursing Staff: A Survey of Nursing Staff at a VA Long Term Care Facility. Paper presente, CA. |
Kracker, J., Kearns, K., Kier, F.J. & Christensen, K. (2009, August) Activity Satisfaction and Preferences Among VA Community Living Center Residents. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psy, Canada. |
Kier, F.J. (2008, August). Innovative Approaches to Geriatric Mental Health Care in the Veterans Health Administration. Chair: Bradley E. Karlin. Participants: Bradley E. Karlin, Thomas Edes, Christa Hoj, MA. |
Shreve-Neiger, A., Houston, C.M., Christensen, K.A., & Kier, F. J. (2008, August). Assessing the need for decision-making capacity education in hospitals and long term care (LTC) settings. Paper presented at the an, MA. |
Kier, F.J., & Davis, T. (2007, August). Effects of Implementation of the Eden Alternative on a VA Dementia Care Unit. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Fra, CA. |
Arlien, C., Keil, M. & Kier, F.J. (2007, August). Determination of Dementia type using the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS). Paper presented at the annual meeting of, CA. |
Shreve-Neiger, A., Houston, C., Christensen, K.A., & Kier, F.J. (2007, August). Assessing the Need for Decision-Making Capacity Education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Associat, CA. |
Molinari, V., Kier, F., & Rosowsky, E. (2005, November). Baltes' SOC Model Applied to Personality Disorders in LTC.. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Orlando, FL. |
Kier, F.J., & Molinari, V. (2005, August). "Do it Yourself" Testing for Mental Illness: Ethical Issues, Concerns, and Recommendations. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological As, D.C. |
Dudley, K., Thatcher, T., Reardon, R, & Kier, F.J. (2005, August). Relationship of Specific Neuropsychological Measures to Activities of Daily Living in Older Adults. Paper presented at the annual meeting of, D.C. |
Kier, F.J., & Molinari, V. (2003, November). "Do it Yourself" Dementia testing: issues regarding an Alzheimer's home screening test. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerotological Society of Ame, CA. |
Pawlowski, C.A., Lee, M.M., Kier, F.J., & Kendjelic, E.M. (2003, November). Neuropsychological functioning and depressive symptoms in older veterans withcognitive impairment. Paper presented at the annual meetin, CA. |
Christensen, K. A., Fromme, R. E., Kier, F.J., Kendjelic, E. & Lauber, B. (2003, August). A Comparison of Two Clock Drawing Scoring Systems in Older Adult Veterans. Paper presented at the 111th annual meeting of, 2003. |
Farrell, P. L, Kraman, S. S., Kier, F. J., Christensen, K. A., Kendjelic, E., and Lauber, 13. (2003, August). Acceptability of Depression Treatment Options Among Older Adult Veterans. Paper presented at the 1, 2003. |
Lauber, B., Kier, F. J., & Kendjelic, E (2003, April). Factors That Predict Psychology Intern Selection at a VA Internship Site. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Psychology Postdoct, 2003. |
Kier, F. J., & Davenport, D. S. (2002, August). The unacknowledged minority: Does Psychology not believe in Atheists? Paper presented at the 110th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association,, 2002. |
Kier, F. J., Molinari, V., & Kunik, M. E. (2001, November). Obtaining age-related mental health competency: What is needed?. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, C, 2001. |
Kier, F. J., MacNamara, J. F., Lawson, D. M., Duffy, M., & Heffer, R. (2000, August). Shortcomings of present practice in the applied psychology literature: A meta-analytic inquiry. Paper presented at the 1, 2000. |
Kier, F. J., & MacNamara, J. F. (2000, January). Playing by the rules: The importance of statistical power analysis in proper hypothesis testing. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educa, 2000. |
Kier, F.J. (1998, November). Female perpetrators of child sexual abuse: Myths and realities. In D. Davenport (Chair), Contemporary gender issues: Illustrations and discussions. Symposium conducted at the a, November 14. |
Dawson, T. E., Cuellar, R., Perez, L. M., Kier, F. J., & Lawson, D. M. (1998, August). A cognitive-behavioral treatment program for men and women in violent relationships. Paper presented at the annual meetin, August 14-18. |
Kier, F. J., Buras, A. R., & Thompson, B. (1998, April). Perceived affiliation with family members: Validity and reliability of scores on the Children's Role Inventory. Paper presented at the annual meeting, CA. |
Kier, F. J. (1998, April). Basic concepts in confirmatory factor analysis. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwestern Psychological Association, April 11, New Orleans, LA. |
Thompson, B., Melancon, J. G., & Kier, F. j. (1998, April). Faking/random response scales for the PPSDQ-93 measure of Jungian personality types. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwestern Psycho, LA. |
Kier, F. J., & Lawson, D. M. (1997, November). Comparing family-of-origin perceptions: Therapists in training and other doctoral students. Paper presented at the 50th anniversary convention of the Texas Psy, TX. |
Dawson, T. E., Cuellar, R., Perez, L. M., Kier, F. J., & Lawson, D. M. (1997, November). Cognitive-behavioral group therapy with male batterers, and partner perception: An evaluation. Paper presented at the 5, TX. |
Kier, F. J., & Davenport, D. S. (1997, August). Ramifications of Hopwood v. Texas on APA-Accredited Psychology Programs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chic, 1997. |
Thompson, B., Melancon, J. G., & Kier, F. J. (1997, April). Structure of PPSDO-93 item 'parcels': A confirmatory factor analysis. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwestern Psychological Associa, TX. |
Kier, F. J. (1997, January). Effect size measures: What they are and how to compute them from published reports even when results are incompletely reported. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Sout, TX. |
Kier, F. J. (1997, January). Ways to explore the replicability of multivariate results (Since statistical significance testing does not). Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational R, TX (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 407 423). |
Kier, F. J., & Thompson, B. (1997, January). A new measure of Jungian psychological types for use in counseling. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, Aust, TX. |
Kier, F. J. (1996, January). Acquaintance rape on college campuses: A review of the literature. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 391 999). |
WORKSHOPS/ INVITED PRESENTATIONS |
Caregivers" given to the Parkinson Association of Harris County, Texas. |
Area Alzheimer's Association. |
Houston Health Science Center. |
Social Workers. |
Extended Care Leadership Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, May 22-24th, 2007. |
Geriatric & Extended Care Leadership Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. |
System, Pittsburgh, PA. |
CURRENT RESEARCH GRANTS/AWARDS/CONTRACTS/PROJECTS: |
INVITED LECTURES/WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS: |
National |
The Psychological Effects of Parkinson's Disease on Patients and Caregivers, Parkinson Association of Harris County, Texas, 10/1999 |
Update on Alzheimer's Disease Research, Houston Area Alzheimer's Association, 01/2000 |
Caring for the Dementia Patient, University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center, 04/2000 |
Ethical issues in geriatrics, annual meeting of VAPHS Social Workers, 03/28/2007 |
Non-Pharmacological Interventions, VA National Geriatric & Extended Care Leadership Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, 05/22/2007 - 05/24/2007 |
Treatment of SMI Vets in LTC, VA National Geriatric & Extended Care Leadership Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, 05/22/2007 - 05/24/2007 |
10th Annual Ethics Conference, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare, Pittsburgh, PA, 06/27/2008 |
Regional |
The Role of the VA Psychologist in Promoting Culture Transformation, Given at the VA Community Living Center Mental Health Conference, Chicago, IL, 08/27/2008 |
Local |
Dementia - An Overview, VA Training - Community Based Programs, Milwaukee VAMC, 09/28/2011 |
Self Testing for Mental Illness: Ethical Issues and Concerns, MCW Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Milwaukee, WI, 11/16/2011 |
Kier, F.J., Dementia - An Overview, Marquette University, School of Nursing, 04/23/2014 |
Kier, Frederick J., Building a Better Nursing Home: The Mental Health Benefits of Cultural Transformation in Long Term Care, MCW Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Milwaukee, WI, 05/20/2015 |
PEER REVIEWED WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS: |
International |
Farrell, P. L, Kraman, S. S., Kier, F. J., Christensen, K. A., Kendjelic, E., Lauber, B, Acceptability of Depression Treatment Options Among Older Adult Veterans, Poster presented at the 111th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada, 08/07/2003 - Present |
Christensen, K. A., Fromme, R. E., Kier, F.J., Kendjelic, E., Lauber, B, A Comparison of Two Clock Drawing Scoring Systems in Older Adult Veterans, Poster presented at the 111th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada, 08/10/2003 - Present |
Kracker, J., Kearns, K., Kier, F.J., Christensen, K., Activity Satisfaction and Preferences Among VA Community Living Center Residents, Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Ontario, Canada, 08/2009 - Present |
National |
Kier, F.J., Acquaintance rape on college campuses: A review of the literature, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA, 01/1996 - Present |
Kier, F.J., Ways to explore the replicability of multivariate results, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, Austin, TX, 01/1997 - Present |
Kier, F. J., Thompson, B, A new measure of Jungian psychological types for use in counseling, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, Austin, TX, 01/1997 - Present |
Kier, F.J., Effect size measures: What they are and how to compute them from published reports even when results are incompletely reported, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, Austin, TX, 01/1997 - Present |
Thompson, B., Melancon, J. G., Kier, F. J., Structure of PPSDO-93 item 'parcels': A confirmatory factor analysis, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwestern Psychological Association, Ft. Worth, TX, 04/1997 - Present |
Kier, F. J., Lawson, D. M., Comparing family-of-origin perceptions: Therapists in training and other doctoral students, Paper presented at the 50th anniversary convention of the Texas Psychological Association, Austin, TX, 11/06/1997 - Present |
Dawson, T. E., Cuellar, R., Perez, L. M., Kier, F. J., Lawson, D. M., Cognitive-behavioral group therapy with male batterers, and partner perception: An evaluation, Paper presented at the 50th anniversary convention of the Texas Psychological Association, Austin, TX, 11/07/1997 - Present |
Thompson, B., Melancon, J. G., Kier, F. J., Faking/random response scales for the PPSDQ-93 measure of Jungian personality types, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwestern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA, 04/09/1998 - Present |
Kier, F.J., Basic concepts in confirmatory factor analysis, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwestern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA, 04/11/1998 - Present |
Kier, F. J., Buras, A. R., Thompson, B., Perceived affiliation with family members: Validity and reliability of scores on the Children's Role Inventory, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA, 04/16/1998 - Present |
Dawson, T. E., Cuellar, R., Perez, L. M., Kier, F. J.,Lawson, D. M., A cognitive-behavioral treatment program for men and women in violent relationships, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA, 08/14/1998 - Present |
Kier, F.J., Contemporary gender issues: Illustrations and discussions, Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Texas Psychological Association, Houston, TX, 11/14/1998 - Present |
Kier, F.J., MacNamara, J. F, Playing by the rules: The importance of statistical power analysis in proper hypothesis testing, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association (SERA), Dallas, TX, 01/29/2000 - Present |
Kier, F. J., MacNamara, J. F., Lawson, D. M., Duffy, M., Heffer, R., Shortcomings of present practice in the applied psychology literature: A meta-analytic inquiry, Paper presented at the 108th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, 08/04/2000 - Present |
Lauber, B., Kier, F. J., Kendjelic, E, Factors That Predict Psychology Intern Selection at a VA Internship Site, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Center (APPIC), Orlando, FL, 04/04/2003 - Present |
Pawlowski, C.A., Lee, M.M., Kier, F.J., Kendjelic, E.M., Neuropsychological functioning and depressive symptoms in older veterans withcognitive impairment, Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Gerotological Society of America, San Diego, CA, 11/2003 - Present |
Kier, F.J., Molinari, V., Do it Yourself" Dementia testing: issues regarding an Alzheimer's home screening test, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerotological Society of America, San Diego, CA, 11/2003 - Present |
Dudley, K., Thatcher, T., Reardon, R, Kier, F.J., Relationship of Specific Neuropsychological Measures to Activities of Daily Living in Older Adults, Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, 08/2005 - Present |
Kier, F.J., Molinari, V., Do it Yourself" Testing for Mental Illness: Ethical Issues, Concerns, and Recommendations, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, 08/2005 - Present |
Molinari, V., Kier, F., Rosowsky, E, Baltes' SOC Model Applied to Personality Disorders in LTC., Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Orlando, FL, 11/2005 - Present |
Shreve-Neiger, A., Houston, C., Christensen, K.A., Kier, F.J., Assessing the Need for Decision-Making Capacity Education, Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA, 08/2007 - Present |
Kier, F.J., Davis, T., Effects of Implementation of the Eden Alternative on a VA Dementia Care Unit, Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA, 08/2007 - Present |
Arlien, C., Keil, M., Kier, F.J., Determination of Dementia type using the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS)., Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA, 08/2007 - Present |
Kier, F.J., Innovative Approaches to Geriatric Mental Health Care in the Veterans Health Administration, Symposium discussion presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA, 08/2008 - Present |
Shreve-Neiger, A., Houston, C.M., Christensen, K.A., Kier, F. J., Assessing the need for decision-making capacity education in hospitals and long term care (LTC) settings, Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA, 08/2008 - Present |
Goldman, E.D., Edmonds, N.N., Christensen, K.A., Kier, F.J., Strategies for reducing Burnout amongst Nursing Staff: A Survey of Nursing Staff at a VA Long Term Care Facility, annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA, 08/12/2010 - 08/15/2010 |
Byrne, A.J., Snider-Meyer, J.M., Levine, D.A., Gresser, S.K., Smith, H.M., Kier, F.J., Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing on Medication Compliance on a Geriatric Home Care Service, Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Orlando, FL, 08/04/2012 |
Snider-Meyer, J. M., Byrne, A.J., Levine, D.A., Gresser, S.K., Smith, H.M., and Kier, F.J., A Comparison of a Veterans Directed Health Care Program vs. Community Nursing Home Placement, The Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, San Diego, CA, 11/16/2012 |
Regional |
Kier, F. J., Ramifications of Hopwood v. Texas on APA-Accredited Psychology Programs, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL, 08/17/1997 - Present |
Kier, F. J., Molinari, V., Kunik, M., Obtaining age-related mental health competency: What is needed?, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, IL, 11/18/2001 - Present |
Kier, F. J., Davenport, D. S, The unacknowledged minority: Does Psychology not believe in Atheists?, Paper presented at the 110th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL, 08/23/2002 - Present |
COMMITTEE SERVICE: |
Medical College of Wisconsin |
09/01/2011 - Present Clinical Leadership Group, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, MCW |
12/2011 - Present Faculty Council Representative, Faculty Council, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, MCW |
Hospital |
01/01/2001 - 01/01/2002 Research & Development Committee, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
01/01/2002 - 01/01/2004 Institutional Review Board (IRB), VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
01/01/2005 - 01/01/2007 Chair, Bioethics Advisory Committee, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
06/01/2009 - 12/01/2012 Chair, Community Based Programs Oversight Committee, Milwaukee VAMC |
06/01/2009 - Present Operations Council, Milwaukee VAMC |
01/01/2012 - Present Nurse Management Council, Milwaukee VAMC |
MCW TEACHING ACTIVITIES: |
Medical Student Education |
09/06/2011 - 10/18/2011 Psychiatric Interviewing component of the M2 Foundations of Clinical Psychiatry Course |
01/22/2013 - 02/12/2013 Psychiatric Interviewing component of the M2 Foundations of Clinical Psychiatry Course |
03/03/2015 - 03/24/2015 Teaching bioethics - Medical Decision Making |
EXTRAMURAL STUDENTS, FACULTY, RESIDENTS, AND CLINICAL/RESEARCH FELLOWS MENTORED: |
Graduate Students |
MS |
2001 Laura Sampson, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2002 Kenneth Dudley, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2002 Melissa Cross, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2003 Trent Thatcher, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2003 Jamie Stump, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2003 Sheri Wirtz, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2004 Danielle Barry, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2005 Summer Schnakenburg-Ott, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2005 Andrea Shreve-Neiger, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2005 Bea Chakraboty, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2006 Clare Gideon, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2007 Jennifer Keller, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
Postdoctoral Researchers |
2001 - 2002 Kimberly Christensen, Ph.D., Research Supervisor, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2001 - 2002 Rebecca Fromme, Ph.D., Research Supervisor, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2002 - 2003 Michelle Lee, Ph.D., Research Supervisor, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2002 - 2003 Carey Pawlowski, Ph.D., Research Supervisor, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2003 - 2004 Kenneth Dudley, Ph.D., Research Supervisor, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2003 - 2004 Trent Thatcher, Research Supervisor, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2005 - 2006 Michael Keil, Ph.D., Research Supervisor, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2005 - 2006 Carla Arlien, Ph.D., Research Supervisor, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2006 - 2007 Andrea Shreve-Neiger, Ph.D., Research Supervisor, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2006 - 2007 Christi Houston, Ph.D., Research Supervisor, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2008 - 2009 Kelly Kearns, Ph.D., Research Supervisor, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2008 - 2009 Jacqueline Kracker, Ph.D., Research Supervisor, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2009 - 2010 Natali Edmonds, Ph.D., Research Supervisor, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
2009 - 2010 Elizabeth Goldman, Ph.D., Research Supervisor, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System |
ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS: |
1. Kier, F. J. (1997). Ways to explore the replicability of multivariate results (Since statistical significance testing does not). http://ericae.net/ft/tamu/Kier.htm |
BIBLIOGRAPHY |
Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers |
1. Minkin, A.J., Snider-Meyer, J.M., Olson, D., Gresser, S., Smith, H.M., & Kier, F.J. (2014). Effectiveness of a Nursing Motivational Interviewing (MI) Interventionon on Medication Compliance. Home Healthcare Nurse, 32, 490-496. |
2. Snider-Meyer, J.M, Minkin, A.J., Olson, D., Gresser, S., Smith, H.M., & Kier, F.J. (2013). A Comparison of a Veterans Directed Health Care Program vs. Community Nursing Home Placement. Federal Practitioner, 30, 24-30. |
3. Kracker, J., *Kearns, K., Kier, F.J., & Christensen, K.A. (2011). Activity Preferences and Satisfaction among Older Adults in a VA Long Term Care Facility. Clinical Gerontologist, 34, 103 - 116. |
4. Shreve-Neiger, A., *Houston, C.M., Christensen, K.A., & Kier, F. J. (2008). Assessing the need for decision-making capacity education in hospitals and long term care (LTC) settings. Educational Gerontology, 34, 359 - 371. |
5. Christensen, K.A., *Houston, C., *Shreve-Neiger, A., Kier, F.J., & Smith, J.K. (2007). Assessment of capacity to make treatment decisions. Ethics in Psychotherapy, 10, 1-8. |
6. Kier, F.J., & Davis, T. (2007). Effects of implementation of the Eden Alternative on a VA dementia care unit. Federal Practitioner, 24, 25-32. |
7. Molinari, V., Kier, F., & Rosowsky, E. (2006). SOC, personality, and long term care. In L. Hyer & R. Intrieri (eds.) Geropsychological Interventions in Long-Term Care. New York: Springer Press. |
8. Kier, F. J. (2006). Ethical Implications for self testing for mental illness. Ethical Issues in Professional Counseling, Vol 9. New York: Hatherleigh. |
9. Kier, F. J., Hillock, L.R., Nossek, A.M., & Rabold, R. H. (2005). An informed consent/substitute decision-making flow chart for clinical use at VA medical facilities. Federal Practitioner, 22(2), 32-41. |
10. Kier, F. J., & Molinari, V. (2004). "Do it yourself" testing for mental illness: ethical issues, concerns, and recommendations. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 35, 261-267. |
11. Kier, F. J., & Molinari, V. (2004). "Do it yourself" dementia testing: issues regarding an Alzheimer's home screening test. In B. Vellas, L.J. Fitten, H. Feldman, E. Giacobini, M. Grundman, & B. Winblad (Eds.) Research and Practice in Alzheimer's Disease,v 9, 197-201. |
12. Kier, F. J., & Davenport, D. S. (2004). Unaddressed problems in the study of spirituality and health. American Psychologist, 59, 53-54. |
13. Kier, F.J., & Kapp, M. (2003). Ethical issues in geriatric mental health. The Gerontologist, 43, 367-368. |
14. Pawlowski, C.A., *Lee, M.M., Kier, F.J., & Kendjelic, E.M. (2003). Neuropsychological functioning and depressive symptoms in older veterans with cognitive impairment. The Gerontologist, 43, 410. |
15. Kier, F. J., & Molinari, V. (2003). "Do it Yourself" Dementia Testing: Issues regarding an Alzheimer's home screening test. The Gerontologist, 43(3), 295-301. |
16. Molinari, V., Kier, F. J., & Kunik, M. E. (2002). Obtaining age-related mental health competency: What is needed? Educational Gerontology: An International Journal, 28, (1), 73-82. |
17. Kier, F. J. (200I). Seeking a post-doc in geropsychology. Clinical Geropsychology News, 8 (3). |
18. Lawson, D. M., Perez, L. M., Burke, J., Dawson, T. E., Kieffer, K. M. & Kier, F. J (2001). An integrated feminist/cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic group treatment model for men who abuse their partners. The Journal of Men and Masculinity, 2, 86-99. |
19. Kier, F. J. (2000). Sidney L. Pressey. In A. E. Kazdin (Ed.), Encyclopedia of psychology. Washington: APA/Oxford University Press. |
20. Kier, F.J. (2000). Shortcomings of present practice in applied psychology research: A meta-analytic inquiry. Dissertation Abstracts International, 60 (8-B), 4229. |
21. Kier, F. J. (1999). Effect size measures: What they are and how to compute them. In B. Thompson (Ed.) Advances in science methodology (Vol. 5). Greenwich, CT: JAI Press. |
22. Kier, F. J., & Buras, A. R. (1999). Perceived affiliation with family members: Validity and reliability of scores on the Children's Role Inventory. Educational & Psychological Measurement, 59(4) 640-650. |
23. Kier, F. J., & Lawson, D. M. (1999). Comparing family-of-origin perceptions: Therapists in training and other doctoral students. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 7 (2), 118-124. |
24. Kier, F. J., Melancon, J. G., & Thompson, B. (1998). Reliability and validity of scores on the Personal Preferences Self-Description Questionnaire (PPSDQ). Educational & Psychological Measurement, 58(4), 612-622. |
25. Kier, F. J., & Davenport, D. S. (1997). Ramifications of Hopwood v. Texas on the process of applicant selection in APA-accredited psychology programs. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 28(5) 486-491. |
26. 1 Minkin, A.J., Snider-Meyer, J.M., Olson, D., Gresser, S., Smith, H.M., & Kier, F.J. (2014). Effectiveness of a Nursing Motivational Interviewing (MI) Intervention on Medication Adherence in a Geriatric Home Based Primary Care Service. Home Healthcare Nurse, 32(8), 490-6. |
27. Snider-Meyer, J.M, Minkin, A.J., Olson, D., Gresser, S., Smith, H.M., & Kier, F.J. (2013). A Comparison of a Veterans Directed Health Care Program vs. Community Nursing Home Placement. Federal Practitioner, 30, 24-30. |
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29. Kracker, J., Kearns, K., Kier, F.J., & Christensen, K.A. (2011). Activity Preferences and Satisfaction among Older Adults in a VA Long Term Care Facility. Clinical Gerontologist, 34, 103 - 116. |
30. Shreve-Neiger, A., Houston, C.M., Christensen, K.A., & Kier, F. J. (2008). Assessing the need for decision-making capacity education in hospitals and long term care (LTC) settings. Educational Gerontology, 34, 359 - 371. |
31. Christensen, K.A., Houston, C., Shreve-Neiger, A., Kier, F.J., & Smith, J.K. (2007). Assessment of capacity to make treatment decisions. Ethics in Psychotherapy, 10, 1-8. |
32. Kier, F.J., & Davis, T. (2007). Effects of implementation of the Eden Alternative on a VA dementia care unit. Federal Practitioner, 24, 25-32. |
33. Kier, F. J. (2006). Ethical Implications for self testing for mental illness. Ethical Issues in Professional Counseling, Vol 9. New York: Hatherleigh. |
34. Kier, F. J., Hillock, L.R., Nossek, A.M., & Rabold, R. H. (2005). An informed consent/substitute decision-making flow chart for clinical use at VA medical facilities. Federal Practitioner, 22(2), 32-41. |
35. Kier, F. J., & Molinari, V. (2004). "Do it yourself" testing for mental illness: ethical issues, concerns, and recommendations. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 35, 261-267. |
36. Kier, F. J., & Molinari, V. (2004). "Do it yourself" dementia testing: issues regarding an Alzheimer's home screening test. In B. Vellas, L.J. Fitten, H. Feldman, E. Giacobini, M. Grundman, & B. Winblad (Eds.) Research and Practice in Alzheimer's Disease,v 9, 197-201. |
37. Kier, F. J., & Davenport, D. S. (2004). Unaddressed problems in the study of spirituality and health. American Psychologist, 59, 53-54. |
38. Christensen, K. A., Fromme, R. E., Kendjelic, E., Kier, F. J. , & Lauber, B. M.. (2003). A comparison of two clock drawing scoring systems in older adult veterans (abstract). Clinical Neuropsychologist, 17 (1), 117. |
39. Pawlowski, C.A., Lee, M.M., Kier, F.J., & Kendjelic, E.M. (2003). Neuropsychological functioning and depressive symptoms in older veterans with cognitive impairment. The Gerontologist, 43, 410. |
40. Kier, F. J., & Molinari, V. (2003). "Do it Yourself" Dementia Testing: Issues regarding an Alzheimer's home screening test. The Gerontologist, 43(3), 295-301. |
41. Molinari, V., Kier, F. J., & Kunik, M. E. (2002). Obtaining age-related mental health competency: What is needed? Educational Gerontology: An International Journal, 28, (1), 73-82. |
42. Kier, F. J. (200I). Seeking a post-doc in geropsychology. Clinical Geropsychology News, 8 (3). |
43. Lawson, D. M., Perez, L. M., Burke, J., Dawson, T. E., Kieffer, K. M. & Kier, F. J (2001). An integrated feminist/cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic group treatment model for men who abuse their partners. The Journal of Men and Masculinity, 2, 86-99. |
44. Kier, F.J. (2000). Shortcomings of present practice in applied psychology |
45. research: A meta-analytic inquiry. Dissertation Abstracts International, 60 (8-B), 4229. |
46. Kier, F. J., & Buras, A. R. (1999). Perceived affiliation with family members: Validity and reliability of scores on the Children's Role Inventory. Educational & Psychological Measurement, 59(4) 640-650. |
47. Kier, F. J., & Lawson, D. M. (1999). Comparing family-of-origin perceptions: Therapists in training and other doctoral students. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 7 (2), 118-124. |
48. Kier, F. J., Melancon, J. G., & Thompson, B. (1998). Reliability and validity of scores on the Personal Preferences Self-Description Questionnaire (PPSDQ). Educational & Psychological Measurement, 58(4), 612-622. |
49. Kier, F. J., & Davenport, D. S. (1997). Ramifications of Hopwood v. Texas on the process of applicant selection in APA-accredited psychology programs. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 28(5) 486-491. |
50. ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS: |
51. Kier, F. J. (1997). Ways to explore the replicability of multivariate results (Since statistical significance testing does not). http://ericae.net/ft/tamu/Kier.htm |
Books, Chapters, and Reviews |
1. Molinari, V., Kier, F., & Rosowsky, E. (2006). SOC, personality, and long term care. In L. Hyer & R. Intrieri (eds.) Geropsychological Interventions in Long-Term Care. New York: Springer Press. |
2. Kier, F. J. (2000). Sidney L. Pressey. In A. E. Kazdin (Ed.), Encyclopedia of psychology. Washington: APA/Oxford University Press. |
3. Kier, F. J. (1999). Effect size measures: What they are and how to compute them. In B. Thompson (Ed.) Advances in science methodology (Vol. 5). Greenwich, CT: JAI Press. |