Bill Burns-Lynch, MA, CPRP is an instructor in the Integrated Employment Institute in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation at UMDNJ, where he develops and provides training on recovery and best practice employment services to mental health providers, consumers, family members and others. Prior to joining the Institute faculty he worked in the behavioral health field in Philadelphia for over 15 years. Bill's experience includes outreach and case management services for individuals who are homeless and experiencing mental health and substance abuse issues, individual and group psychotherapy, program development, supervision, and administration. Bill has also provided training in mental health recovery, psychiatric rehabilitation, and addictions, and presents at state and national conferences.

Bibliography:

Journal Articles:
Burns-Lynch, B. & Salzer, M. (2001). Adopting Innovations: Lessons Learned From a Peer-Based Hospital Diversion Program, Community Mental Health Journal, December, Vol. 37, No. 6.

Chapters:
Whitecraft, J., Scott, J., Rogers , J., Burns-Lynch, B., Means, T., & Salzer, M.S. (2005). The Friends Connection, Philadelphia , Pennsylvania . In S. Clay, B. Schell, P.W. Corrigan, and R.O. Ralph (eds.), On Our Own Together: Peer Programs for People with Mental Illness. Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt University Press.

Burns-Lynch, B., & Peterson, C. (in press). Integrating treatment and Rehabilitation interventions. In M. Salzer (Ed.), CPRP examination preparation workbook. USPRA.

Books:
Burns-Lynch, B., & McCormack, J. (2005). Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania Certified Peer Specialist Curriculum: Instructor Training Manual. Philadelphia, PA: MHASP.

Email Bill at: burnslwf@umdnj.edu