Robert D. Award Recipients This award is named in honor of Dr. Robert McCormick, first President of the Latino Psychological Association of NJ (now LMHANJ). In addition, to be an original founder of the organization in 1999, Dr. McCormick served as Director of the Center for Child Advocacy and Policy, Professor at Montclair State University, and private practice practitioner in Montclair, NJ. The Robert D. McCormick award is given in recognition of a member’s outstanding contributions to the Latino Mental Health Association of New Jersey. The pillars of the award are founded on advocacy, training, research and mentorship to the New Jersey Latinx community. The Robert D. McCormick awards are announced at the annual conference.
Recipient of 2023: Ricardo Martinez Dr. Ricardo Martinez is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of perpetrators and survivors of sexual abuse, combat veterans, and other trauma survivors. He holds an MA in Psychology with a Latina/o Mental Health focus from Montclair State University and MS and PhD degrees in clinical/forensic psychology from Fordham University. His areas of research and training include forensic psychology, cross disciplinary treatment of trauma, mindfulness based psychotherapy, personality disorders, and Latino Mental health. Dr. Martinez holds clinical positions at the Department of Veteran Affairs Bloomfield Vet Center and at Hoboken University Medical Center. Dr. Martinez also provides consultation services to clinical teams serving or managing individuals with personality and conduct disorders, sexually abusive behaviors, and risk of violence. He has been a member and supporter of the Latino Mental Health Association since the first days of the organization as the late Dr. Robert McCormack was one of his earliest mentors.
Recipient of 2022: Jesselly De La Cruz, DSW
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