Faculty: Daniel B. Jacobs, PsyD, EdM, MBA

Daniel B. Jacobs, PsyD, EdM, MBA
Associate Professor, School Psychology Department
Adjunct Faculty, Organizational Leadership Psychology Department
Degree |
Major/Emphasis |
Institution |
PsyD |
Clinical Psychology |
William James College |
MBA |
Business Administration |
Salem State University |
EdM |
Administration, Planning and Social Policy |
Harvard University Graduate School of Education |
BA |
Psychology |
Brandeis University |
Courses
- Addressing Substance Abuse in Schools (SB 523)
- Advanced Behavioral Techniques with Children and Families (BX 710)
- Clinical Internship Seminar (FP 801/803)
- Clinical Interviewing with Children and Families (CL 521)
- Collaborative Therapy with Multi-Stressed Families (FX 630)
- Counseling and Psychotherapy in Schools (CX 610)
- Lifespan Development (LS 659)
- Psychopathology in Childhood and Adolescence (PY 521)
- The Psychology of Leadership and Followership (LP 762
Research and Practice Interests
- Substance abuse prevention and intervention in school and community settings
- Opioid interventions in school settings
- Mental health prevention and intervention in school and community settings
- Violence prevention and intervention with adolescents
- Effective systems change interventions and initiatives
Professional Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider (Massachusetts Board of Registration
of Psychologists)
Publications and Presentations
- Jacobs, D. (2019). Tackling challenging behavior with adolescents in school settings.
In G. Macklem and A. Silva (Eds.), Lessons from school psychology: Practical strategies and evidence-based practice for
professionals and parents. New York: Routledge Press.
- Jacobs, D. (2019). Schools, substance abuse, and psychology: Addressing adolescent
substance abuse in the school setting. In G. Macklem and A. Silva (Eds.), Lessons from school psychology: Practical strategies and evidence-based practice for
professionals and parents. New York: Routledge Press.
- Jacobs, D. What can school psychologists do to foster self-care and reduce stress?,
The Massachusetts School Psychologist Association Newsletter, Spring 2018, 36(2),
10-13.
- Jacobs, D. Helping youth with substance abuse problems survive* (*and thrive). The Massachusetts School Psychologists Association Fall Newsletter, October 2016,
34(1), pp. 8-12.
- Jacobs, D. (2016, April 18). Preventing opioid addiction starts in our kids’ schools.
The Boston Parents Paper.
- Jacobs, D. (2018, October). Talking to kids about difficult things, finding hope when we need it most: Helping
children with depression and anxiety in schools. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation in Burlington, MA.
- Jacobs, D. (2018, October). Be good to yourself: Fostering self-care and psychological hardiness. Presented at the Kansas Association of School Psychologists (KASP) Fall Conference
in Wichita, KS.
- Jacobs, D. (2018, June). Trying to stop opioid addiction before it happens: Addressing transgenerational substance
abuse at the youth and family levels. Presented for The Bridge Training Institute in Marlborough, MA.
- Jacobs, D. (2018, May). Trying to stop opioid addiction before it happens: Addressing transgenerational substance
abuse at the youth and family levels. Presented for The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families in Southborough,
MA.
- Jacobs, D. (2018, April). Trying to stop opioid addiction before it happens: Addressing transgenerational substance
abuse at the youth and family levels. Presented for Family Service Society, Inc. in Corning, NY.
- Jacobs, D. (2018, April). Preventing youth substance use: What can we do to stop running scared? Beginning to
think about a new approach. Presented for Family Service Society, Inc. in Corning, NY.
- Jacobs, D., Kaplan, J., Silva, A. and Murphy, C. (2018, February). Be Good to Yourself: Fostering Self-Care and Psychological Hardiness. Presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention in
Chicago, IL.
- Jacobs, D. (2017, November). Trying to Stop Opioid Addiction Before It Happens: Addressing Transgenerational Substance
Abuse at the Youth and Family Levels. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation in Hyannis, MA
- Jacobs, D. (2017, November). Creative Alliance Building and Alternative De-Escalation Strategies. Presented for the Peabody School System in Peabody, MA.
- Jacobs, D. (2017, October). Youth Addiction. Presented at the 58th Annual Meeting of the New England Psychological Association
in Newton, MA.
- Jacobs, D. (2017, August). Building Teams in Difficult Circumstances: Developing Communication, Collaboration,
and Collegiality. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation in Chelmsford, MA.
- Jacobs, D. (2017, June). Engaging Effectively with Families in Difficult Circumstances. Presented for the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families in Marlborough,
MA.
- Jacobs, D. (2017, May). Addressing Substance Abuse in the Schools: What Can We Do? Prevention, Intervention,
and Family Supports. Presented for The New Hampshire Association of School Psychologists in Gifford, NH.
- Jacobs, D. (2017, April). Trying to Stop Opioid Addiction Before It Happens: Addressing Transgenerational Substance
Abuse at the Youth and Family Levels. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation in Peabody, MA.
- Jacobs, D. (2017, March). Effecting Change in Multi-Stressed Families: Addressing Transgenerational Substance
Abuse at the Youth and Family Levels. Presented for The Bridge Training Institute in Marlborough, MA.
- Jacobs, D. (2017, February). Schools, Substance Abuse and Self-Efficacy: Effectively Addressing Student Drug Concerns. Presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention in
San Antonio, TX.
- Jacobs, D. and Kaplan, J. (2017, February). Creativity in the Face of Anger: Violence Prevention in Schools. Presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention in
San Antonio, TX.
- Jacobs, D. (2016, December). Anger, Rage and Trauma: Talking to Kids About Difficult Things. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation in Chelmsford, MA.
- Jacobs, D. (2016, October). Intervening effectively with multi-stressed families. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation. Hyannis, MA.
- Jacobs, D. (2016, September). Addressing substance abuse in schools: What can we do? Presented for The Continuing Education Department at William James College, Newton,
MA.
- Jacobs, D. (2016, June). Maintaining balance and meeting the challenge: Effective treatments for patients with
personality disorders. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation, Sturbridge, MA.
- Jacobs, D. (2016, May). Treating violence and co-occurring disorders in adulthood. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation, Hyannis, MA.
- Jacobs, D. (2016, May). Maintaining balance and meeting the challenge: Effective treatments for patients with
personality disorders. Presented for The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Tewksbury, MA.
- Jacobs, D. (2016, May). Intervening effectively with multi-stressed families. Presented for The Family Service Society, Corning, NY.
- Jacobs, D. (2016, March). Treating violence and co-occurring disorders in adulthood. Presented for The Center for Professional Innovation, Pittsfield, MA.
- Jacobs, D. (2016, February). Helping adolescents with substance abuse problems survive. Presented at The Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists,
New Orleans, LA.
- Jacobs, D. (2016, January). Family centered interventions for children and adolescents. Presented for The Bridge Training Institute, Marlborough, MA.
- Jacobs, D. (2015, November). Interventions for youth with oppositional defiant disorder. Presented for Middlesex Partnerships for Youth, Lexington, MA
Concurrent Leadership, Service and Professional Activities
- Private Practice, Jacobs Psychological and Consulting Services, Lexington, MA
Prior Experience
- Adjunct Faculty Member, Clinical Psychology Department, Massachusetts School of Professional
Psychology (now William James College), Newton, MA
- Psychologist and Consultant, Andover Mental Health Associates, Andover, MA
- Psychological Tester and Evaluator, Sudbury Clinical Associates, Sudbury, MA
- Behavioral and Psychological Consultant, Sudbury Public Schools, Sudbury, MA
- Director of Sub Acute Services, NSMC/Salem Hospital, Salem, MA
- Group Psychotherapist, Lexington High School, Lexington, MA
- Clinical Coordinator and Staff Psychologist, Boston Regional Medical Center, Stoneham,
MA
Professional Affiliations
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
- Massachusetts School Psychologists Association (MSPA)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- APA Division 18: Psychologists in Public Service, Police and Public Safety Division
Section
- APA Division 50: Society of Addiction Psychology
- Society for Police and Criminal Psychology
Community Involvement
- Pro-bono lecturer on Opioid and Other Substance Abuse Issues to college students at
The Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA.
- Pro-bono lecturer on Opioid and Other Substance Abuse Issues to senior citizens at
Newbridge on the Charles, Dedham, MA.