Daniel J. Smith is a licensed mental health counselor and adjunct professor who has over 20 years of experience in rehabilitation counseling. He received his Ph.D. in Counselor Education from the University at Buffalo and is certified as a rehabilitation counselor and national counselor. Smith currently teaches at several universities and provides counseling services to various organizations, with a focus on rehabilitation, addictions, and family counseling.

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Curriculum Vitae of
Daniel J. Smith, Ph. D., C.R.C., N.C.C., L.M.H.C.
Home Address 690 Fries Road
Tonawanda, NY 14150-7414
Phone: (716) 837-2459
University Address Department of Counseling, School and Educational Psychology
409 Baldy Hall
University at Buffalo -State University of New York
Buffalo, NY 14260-1000
Phone: (716) 837-2459
Email: djsmith3@buffalo.edu
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy, 2002-2006
University at Buffalo-State University of New York
Major: Counselor Education-Rehabilitation Counseling
Department of Counseling, School and Educational Psychology
Master of Science, 1999-2002
University at Buffalo-State University of New York
Major: Rehabilitation Counseling
Department of Counseling, School and Educational Psychology
Bachelor of Arts, 1969-1974
University at Buffalo-State University of New York
Major: Speech Communications; Minor: Psychology
Department of Communications and Department of Psychology.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Professor, 2004- Present)
Graduate School of Counseling and Educational Psychology;
University at Buffalo, SUNY.
Taught 3 sections of Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling (CEP 453), 3
sections (1 distance learning) The Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
(CEP 669), 2 sections of (both distance learning) Tests and Measurement (CEP
503) and developed and 2 sections of (both distance learning) Introduction to

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Statistical Research (CEP 532), distance learning program. Taught 2 sections of
Introduction to Health and Human Services (SSC 103).
Adjunct Professor, 2004-Present
Graduate School of Education and Leadership, Canisius College; Buffalo, NY.
Taught 8 sections of a graduate course in Statistics, Tests &
Measurements (EDU 515) for NY State/ Ontario Provincial primary and
secondary teacher certification as well as 4 sections of Applied Statistics for
Health Care Professions (HHP 531). Awarded 2006 Adjunct Professor Teaching
Excellence Grant.
Adjunct Professor, 2006- Present
Graduate School of Education, Niagara University; Lewiston, NY.
Taught 4 sections of Family Counseling (EDU 668), 1 section of Group Theory
and Applications (EDU 669), 2 sections of Addictions (EDU 672).
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Adjunct Professor, 2006-2008
Graduate School of Psychology, Medaille College Buffalo, New York
. Taught 2 sections of Family Counseling (MHC 630), 1 section of Introduction to
Counseling (PSY 530), Ethics (MHC 680), Career Counseling (MHC 660) and
Assessment in Counseling (MHC 622). Masters Thesis Supervisor.
Other Teaching Experience
Internship, 2004
Medaille College Buffalo, New York
Co-taught graduate course in Counseling Theory and undergraduate courses in
Abnormal Psychology and Developmental Psychology under the supervision of
Bridget Marinaccio, Ph.D.
Substitute Teacher, 2003-2005
Erie I BOCES, Northtowns Academy, Tonawanda.
Taught various High School and Middle School Subjects.
Long Term Substitute Social Worker

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Other Employment
Rehabilitation Counselor, 1999-Present
The Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo; Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York.
Facilitated socialization groups and counseled adolescents and families dealing
with developmental disabilities at Robert Warner Rehabilitation Center (2002-
Present). Facilitated and introduced counseling programs and classes for
culturally diverse, at risk population at Grover Cleveland High School
representing Children’s Hospital (1999-2002).
Research Technician, 2007-Present
Western New York Wellness Works Project; University at Buffalo; SUNY.
Provide wellness presentations and data collections for public and private
organizations under guidelines established by the WNYWW New York State
Grant. Primary Investigator, Joan Dorn, Ph.D.
Parental Visitation Supervisor, 2004-Present
Provide therapeutic supervision for non custodial parental visitation in conjunction with
Erie County and Niagara County Family Court judges, legal guardians,
psychologists, as well as the Eight District NY State Supreme Court.
Parental Coordinator, 2008
Selected by Hon. Janice Rosa, J.S.C, to serve as Court-appointed parent coordinator
resolving family disputes as a binding arbitrator for Erie Supreme Court.
Mental Health Counselor, 2006-2008.
Life Solutions Network; Cheektowaga, New York.
Associate in Private Practice highlighting solutions to life’s challenges for
families, couples, groups, associations, and individuals.
Rehabilitation Counselor, 2004-2006
Northpointe Council Inc. (Alcoholism Council in Niagara County) Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Facilitated groups for recently paroled, long term, violent offenders dealing with
issues of substance abuse, alcoholism, violence, employment and socialization.
Family Counselor, 2001-2007
Center for Change, Erie I BOCES, Northtowns Academy, Tonawanda, New York.

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Facilitated family therapy/mediation sessions and assisted in the administration of
family counseling program.
Rehabilitation Counselor, 2004.
Lake Shore Behavioral Health; Buffalo, New York .
Facilitated Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Therapy (IPRT) groups for clients
dealing with a DSM-IV Axis I diagnosis on a full time basis.
Rehabilitation Counselor, 2002.
Mid Erie Counseling and Treatment; Cheektowaga, New York.
Managed a caseload of over 30 clients dealing with substance abuse and legal
issues as well as facilitated four 90 minute weekly group therapy sessions on a
full time basis.
Consultant, 2001-2007
Roswell Park Cancer Institute; Erie Niagara Tobacco Free Coalition, Buffalo, New York
Compensated consultant, spokesperson, and researcher for the local branch of the
New York State Tobacco Free Coalition.
Sales Representative, 1995-1999
Ingram Micro Corporation; Williamsville, New York. Telephone salesperson for the
world leader in the distribution of computer software, hardware and networking
components. Participated in sales meetings via multimedia instructional
technologies, as well as synchronous and asynchronous educational training with
West Coast Division. Selected for Sales Support Representative Award, 1998.
Supervisor, 1981-1995
Marriott Corporation/Buffalo-Niagara Marriott Hotel; Amherst, New York.
Supervisor of a high volume, service orientated nightclub that consistently led the
Marriott chain in food and beverage sales from 1981-1983. Employee of the Year,
1982-1983. Member of Marriott Lounge Strategy Task Force, 1985-1986.
PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES
Smith, D. J. (2006). Rehabilitation counselor willingness to integrate spirituality into
client counseling sessions. Journal of Rehabilitation, 72, 3, 4-11
Smith, D. J. & Janikowski, T. P. (under review). Incorporating spirituality into
rehabilitation counselor education: An emergent issue for rehabilitation counselor
educators.

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PROCEEDINGS
Smith, D. J., (2005). Spirituality and rehabilitation counseling. (pp. 203-211). In G. R.
Waltz & R. K. Yep, (Eds.), VISTAS: Compelling Perspectives on Counseling,
Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PRESENTATIONS
Smith, D. J., Janikowski, T. P., et al (2008, March). How Rehabilitation and Other
Professional Counselors Do Good Work Under Trying Conditions, American Counseling
Association Convention, 90 Minute Presentation, March 31, 2008, Honolulu, HI.
Foley G. & Smith, D. J. (2007, October).Western New York Wellness Works Regional
Resource Center (WNYWW-RRC): Understanding and Evaluating Health Risks to
Improve Health and Wellness in Schools, Businesses, and Communities, New York
Counseling Association Convention, October 27, 2007, Rochester, NY.
Janikowski, T.P., Donnelly, J.P., Pinto, p., Leva, T., Schwartz, E., Pikoff, E., Kusche, A.,
Dubuc, R., Veronica, M., Smith, D. J. (2006, April). Good Work in Counselor Education,
American Counseling Association Convention, 90 Minute Presentation, April 2, 2006,
Montreal, QC.
Smith, D. J. (2005, April). Spirituality and the Rehabilitation Counselor, American
Counseling Association Convention, 60 Minute Presentation, April 9, 2005, Atlanta, GA.
Smith, D. J. (2005, February). Spirituality and the Rehabilitation Counselor, University at
Buffalo Graduate School Symposium, 60 Minute Presentation, February 25, 2005,
Buffalo, NY.
CERTIFICATION AND MEMBERSHIP
Certificates
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor: Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor
Certification: 2002-Present. # 00051906
National Counselor Certification: National Board for Certified Counselors:
2006-Present # 90358
New York State Mental Health Counselor: 2006-Present. LMHC# 001073-1

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Membership in Professional Associations
American Counseling Association 2000- PRESENT
American Rehabilitation Counseling Association 2005- PRESENT
Western New York Counseling Association 2006-PRESENT
Association for Specialists in Group Work 2001-2003
Erie Niagara Tobacco Free Coalition 2001-PRESENT
New York State 8th Judicial District Parenting 2006- 2008
Coordination Group
Western NY Client-Directed Outcome-Informed 2002- PRESENT
Clinicians Association