Dr. Francis R Sparadeo PH.D.?
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Dr. Francis R Sparadeo PH.D.

Psychologist | Clinical

4/5(3)
211 Quaker Ln West Warwick RI, 02893
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Dr. Francis Sparadeo is a psychologist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Sparadeo specializes in the treatment of mental health problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Sparadeo evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Sparadeo because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help. Psychologists may perform a variety of exams and assessments to diagnose a mental condition.

Education and Training

University of Rhode Island Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology (APA approved) 1981

University of Central Missouri Master of Science, Clinical Psychology 1975

University of Rhode Island Bachelor of Arts, Psychology 1973

Board Certification

State of Rhode Island

Department of Health #PS00241

State of Rhode Island Department of Health #PS00241

State of Massachusetts Psychologist Health Care Provider #6618

American Psychological Association Certificate of Proficiency in Addictions College of Professional Psychology (1994 – 2004)

Provider Details

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Expert Publications

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Areas of expertise and specialization

brain injury and substance abuse as well as a number of other medical and psychological disorders, including chronic painneuropsychological assessment and behavioral medicine

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Director of Clinical Operations Center for Community Independence 2014 - Present
  • Clinical Consultant CODAC-- 2017 - 2021
  • Clinical Consultant/ Meadows Edge Clinical Associates Meadows Edge Recovery Center 1998 - 2016
  • Primary Care University Family Medicine 2011 - 2013
  • Rhode Island Hospital 1992 - 2007
  • Neuropsychologist St. Joseph Hospital Department of Rehabilitation 1993 - 1998
  • Corporate Director New Medico Head Injury Systems 1989 - 1991
  • Director of Rehabilitation Psychology Department of Rehabilitation Medicine St. Joseph Hospital 1988 - 1989
  • Director of Rehabilitation Psychology Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Department of Psychiatry Rhode Island Hospital 1981 - 1988
  • Executive Director (CEO) Talbot House 1978 - 1981
  • Practicum Supervisor for Doctoral candidate William James University 2021 - Present
  • Adjunct Professor Salve Regina University, Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Counseling 2005 - Present
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Brown University Program in Medicine 1984 - 2001
  • Adjunct Faculty, Instructor University of Rhode Island 1993 - 1998
  • Adjunct Faculty, Instructor University of Rhode Island 1982 - 1989
  • Instructor, Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Counseling Assumption College 1997 - 2000
  • Graduate School Course Instructor—Rehabilitation Counseling Salve Regina University 2005 - Present
  • Course Instructor University of Rhode Island 1978 - 1988
  • Community placement site supervisor Brown University 1987 - 1989
  • Psychology internship primary supervisor Post Doc training supervisor Brown University 1983 - 1997
  • Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Post Doctoral Supervisor and lecturer Brown University 1980 - 2001
  • Graduate School Course Instructor Assumption College 1997 - 2000
  • Placement Supervisor Massachusetts School Professional Psychology William James College PSY D program 2006 - Present
  • Placement Supervisor University of Massachusetts Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program 2008 - 2012

Awards

  • 1990 Outstanding Contribution to the field of Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation. Year National Brain Injury Association 
  • 2009 Alumnus of the Year for outstanding contributions to the field of Psychology. Year University of Central Missouri Department of Psychology 

Professional Memberships

  • American Psychological Association Division 40 – Neuropsychology Division 38 – Health Psychology Division 22 – Rehabilitation Psychology Division 28 -- Psychopharmacology Division 50 – Substance Abuse  
  • International Neuropsychological Society  
  • International Association for the Study of Pain  
  • American Pain Society  
  • Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island, Past President of the Board of Directors Current board member  
  • Statewide Planning Council on Mental Health--2000 Past Chairman, Committee on Special Populations and Services  
  • Governor’s Permanent Advisory Council on Traumatic Brain Injury, past chairman, currently member  
  • Rhode Island Pain Society—Board member  
  • Clinical Resource Team for assessment and treatment of substance abuse in people with Cognitive and Developmental Disabilities (State of R.I.). 2013-2015  

Fellowships

  • Rhode Island Hospital / Brown University Postdoctoral  Behavioral Medicine and Neuropsychology   1983

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Laborer’s International Union of North America (Rhode Island Locals)

Dr. Francis R Sparadeo PH.D.'s Practice location

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410 S Main St -
Providence, RI 02903
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211 Quaker Ln -
West Warwick, RI 02893
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New patients: 401-398-7681
Fax: 401-615-9908

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