Expertise:
Behavioral health care; Clinical and ethical considerations
Major Product/SVS:
Higher education
Favorite Business Publication:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration Publications
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with his grandchildren; Cycling 2,500 miles per year
Education Degrees:
Master of Social Work, West Virginia University; Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, California University of Pennsylvania
Affiliations Awards:
Former Board Member, NAMI; Former Affiliate, National Association of Social Workers
Children's Names:
Sophia, Nathan
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was challenging a large health care entity regarding ethical and clinical violations, resulting in serious sanctions against the entity.
Charity:
Volunteer Soccer Referee; Eucharistic Minister
Number Of Years In Profession:
40
Number Of Years In Current Position:
12
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his unwavering passion and ethics.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he was always interested in health care and became very interested in the psychological aspects of war and trauma after his time serving as a medic in the U.S. Air Force.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Kensinger has been in the field of health and human services for the past 40 years. During this time, he served as a medic in the U.S. Air Force for four years, a clinician at various facilities, and an adjunct professor. For the last six years, he has worked in a private practice at the Center for Ethics in Human Services. He has also taught at the University of Pittsburgh, The Pennsylvania State University and Temple University. He is currently being considered to aid a national quality health care initiative. He has been a volunteer soccer referee for 27 years.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching psychology to graduates and undergraduates, and introduction to sociology to undergraduates; Training students to become professional clinicians; Conducting clinical training and consultations for behavioral health care practitioners
Education Certifications:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Certified Clinical Counselor, State of Pennsylvania; Various Licenses and Certifications, State of Pennsylvania
Awards/Honors:
Nominee, Consultant, Agency on Health Care Quality (2011); Who's Who in Human Services; Who's Who in the East; Who's Who at American Universities; Various Military Honors
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Kensinger hopes to expand his private practice and his teaching responsibilities.