Doriann Pye- Petersen, M.S. — Direct Care Manager, Adolescent Unit
Education/Training/Specialization
- M.S. Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University, College Station ,Texas 1988
- B.S. Psychology; French, cum laude, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 1981
- Mental Health Worker, Boulder Psychiatric Institute, Boulder, Colorado 1982-1983
- Caseworker, Brazos Valley Community Action Agency, Bryan, Texas 1985-1986
- Practicum: Texas A&M University Counseling Center, College Station, Texas 1987
- DHS Liason Psychologist, Brenham State School, Brenham, Texas 1988-1990
- Practioner III, LDS Family Services, Logan, Utah 1991-1995
- Lecturer: Utah State University Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development; Families in Crisis 1996; Human Development 1997.
- IBI Therapist, The Children’s Center, Pocatello, Idaho 2005-2007
- Intensive Behavioral Intervention Professional Certification, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2005
- Positive Control Systems Crisis Intervention Courses Certified Instructor, September 2008
- American Heart Association Certified in CPR/AED and First Aid, September 2008
Dori has been with Avalon Hills since December 2007. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of treatment settings including state hospitals and schools, community mental health centers, and in-patient residential facilities. She enjoys canoeing/kayaking, mountain biking, singing, and scrap booking.
