Joy S. Kaufman, PhD
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Biography
Joy S. Kaufman, PhD is a Professor of Psychiatry (Psychology Section), Yale School of Medicine and Deputy Director at the Yale Consultation Center where she also directs the areas of Program and Service System Evaluation and Evaluation Research. Trained as a Clinical and Community Psychologist, Dr. Kaufman conducts large-scale, multi-level evaluations of health service delivery systems, provides consultation to governmental and community organizations regarding these evaluations, and carries out related research. These evaluations take place in under-resourced communities; involve close partnerships with state and municipal governments, community organizations, and other public stakeholders; and generate data that informs program and policy development. A unique feature of her work is the training of public stakeholders to evaluate the services they receive or to utilize data so that they can provide rigorous and systematic feedback to improve services and participate in decision-making about their community. Dr. Kaufman's research interests include the identification of contextual factors that impact outcomes for individuals with emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Education & Training
- Postdoctoral FellowYale University, Clinical and Community Psychology (1994)
- PhDDepaul University (1993)
- Doctoral FellowYale University School of Medicine (1993)
- MADepaul University (1990)
- BAAssumption College (1985)
Honors & Recognition
Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
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Fellow | American Psychological Association | 2016 |
Fellow | Society for Community Research and Action | 2016 |
Evaluation Use TIG Exemplary Evaluation | American Evaluation Association | 2015 |
Honoring Excellence In Evaluation Operations, Gold Medal | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | 2011 |
Honoring Excellence in Evaluation Dissemination, Gold Medal | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | 2011 |
Professional Service
Organization | Role | Date |
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Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) | Scientific Reviewer, Improving Healthcare Systems | 2018 - Present |
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) | Reviewer, Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion | 2018 - Present |
American Journal of Community Psychology | Editorial Board | 2010 - Present |
Departments & Organizations
- Connecticut Mental Health Center
- Psychiatry
- Psychology Section
- The Consultation Center
- Yale Ventures
- YaleEval