About Dr. Jill Stinson

Education

  • Joint PhD in Clinical Psychology / Psychology, Policy & Law from University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ
  • Graduate study under the mentorship of Judith V. Becker, PhD (University of Arizona, retired) and Bruce D. Sales, JD, PhD (Indiana University Bloomington)
  • Training focus on the etiology of sexual offending and contribution of serious psychopathology to offending behavior

Fulton State Hospital

  • Internship & post-doctoral training (2005-2007)
  • Sex Offender Treatment Coordinator (2007-2012)
  • Internship Training Director of APA-accredited predoctoral internship (2010-2011)
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Missouri (2007-2016)

East Tennessee State University

  • Assistant/Associate Professor (2012-present)
  • Director of Clinical Training (2014-2023)
  • 2023-present - Chair, ETSU Campus IRB
  • 2022-present - Chair, ETSU College of Arts & Sciences Faculty Council
  • 2019-present - Member, Psychology Department Committee on Inclusion & Equity
  • Member, ETSU Campus IRB (2013-2020)
  • Undergraduate courses taught: Forensic Psychology (4807), Introduction to Personality (4100)
  • Graduate courses taught:  Legal & Ethical Issues in Psychology (5100), Forensic Psychology (5807), Mental Healthcare Administration & Consultation (7300), Psychological Assessment of Adults (5830), & Personality & Psychotherapy Models (5220)
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Tennessee (2013-present)

Notable achievements

  • 2022-present - Secretary, Executive Board of the Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology
  • 2020 - Conference Chair, Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
  • 2018 - Student Choice Award, Most Inspiring, East Tennessee State University
  • 2017 - College of Arts & Sciences New Faculty Award, East Tennessee State University
  • 2016 - Fellow, Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
  • 2015-present - Associate Editor, Sexual Abuse