Jeffrey S. Yarvis, PhD, LCSW, BCD, ACSW

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Dr. Jeffrey S. Yarvis, PhD, LCSW, BCD, ACSW is a top clinical social worker/board certified psychotherapist and fellow specializing in adult survivor's of sexual assault, current trauma, and combat - induced trauma serving the Austin, Texas Community. He is currently a high-reliability organization functional subject matter expert and executive leader coach to the Veterans Health Administration High Reliability Organization Support Team and contractor to the Veterans Health Administration Office of Healthcare Transformation, rockITdata, & Victory Leadership Consulting, LLC., and Senior Professor of Practice at the Tulane University School of Social Work. He is a 37-year veteran leader in student/soldier affairs, executive medicine, clinician, life-long educator, and well-published social work and military scholar in the field of psychological trauma. A transformational leader, Dr. Yarvis has built, transformed, restored, and grown large organizations and optimized their performance using high reliability principles. He has significant experience in executive medicine including award-winning labor relations efforts, receiving significant research and program funding, collaborating between agencies, and restoring the integrity of failing programs. He has been described by his students, superiors, and subordinates as a visionary, honest, ethical, big-hearted, “real,” and a servant leader who inspires teamwork, coalition building and mission success. He is a unconventional ex- military leader that gets things done with an infectious passion. His ability to leverage his skills and translate them to any setting makes him the ideal candidate for the most challenging leadership environments. Always attempting to improve his leadership repertoire, Dr. Yarvis recently completed two additional masters degrees in Executive Leadership and Strategic Studies. Awards include: NASW Pioneer, Outstanding DSW Faculty Award -Tulane University, Researcher of the Year-Texas A&M University-Central Texas, Global Health and Pharma Excellence Award in Veterans PTSD, DiversityMBA.org-Top 50 Executives Under 50, Uniformed Social Worker of the Year, US Army Social Worker of the Year, Mental Health Professional of the Year, Military Alpha Designator as a Professor & Military Scholar in Social Work, the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Action Badge, the Legion of Merit, and Order of Military Medical Merit. Board Certified in Clinical Social Work and Fellow of the APA. Colonel (retired) Yarvis was the first active-duty Army Social Worker to Command a Combat Support Hospital, Medical Brigade, and Hospital Center. He is proud to announce the publication of his new book with Oxford University Press "Combat Social Work: Applying the Lessons of War to the Realities of the Human Services" with world renowned authors Drs. Charles Figley & Bruce Thyer.

Education and Training

Norwich University MS. Executive Leadership 2018

US Army War College MSS -Nat'l Strategic Studies 2018

Boston College MSW-Clinical Social Work 1994

University of Georgia PhD-Social Work 2004

Cambridge College M.Ed.-Curriculum & Instruction 1992

Indiana University BA-Psychology & CJUS 1988

Board Certification

Board of Registration of Social Workers

Provider Details

Male English, German

Jeffrey S. Yarvis, PhD, LCSW, BCD, ACSW

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Combat Social Work
Social workers have a long, proud history of service in most branches of the United States military. The experiences of social workers and other human service professionals of all military ranks have an important, often profound, and lasting impact that informs not only their practice within the...

My mother has been placed in a nursing home. How can a social worker help her?
Great question. Social workers trained in geriatric social work can provide emotional support, promote independence, help her manage the emotional aspects of change, and help her make social connections. They can also help facilitate any additional medical care she may require. READ MORE
When is HIV said to be in the final stage?
AIDS is the final stage, most severe stage of HIV infection. Because HIV has severely damaged the immune system, the body cannot fight off opportunistic infections. Helen Land wrote a great book for social workers on navigating HIV with patients. READ MORE
What does a VA social worker do?
VA social workers provide a wide range of clinical interventions to meet the diverse needs of Veterans ranging from crisis interventions to long-term clinical interventions. Whether arranging service member benefit payments, connecting homeless Veterans with housing resources, or counseling Veterans with injuries or trauma, VA social workers impact millions of Veterans’ lives. Practicing in every medical and Veteran center operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), their reach is exceptional. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the VA’s health care program, is the largest integrated health care network in the country. Social work supporting veterans VA social workers support clients with a wide range of services. Veterans’ diverse needs range from help with administrative functions to long-term clinical interventions. Here are just some of the ways that VA social workers can help: Assistance with access to care. Education and assistance with financial or housing resources. Linkage to resources from VA or community agencies. Education and application for benefits from the VA, Social Security and other government and community programs. Assessment and implementation of treatment approaches which address needs related to social determinants of health. Facilitate Veteran communication with interprofessional healthcare teams on goals of care discussions and advanced care planning. Education and linkage to resources offering support for caregivers. Provision of case management. Provision of counseling and other evidence based therapeutic interventions. READ MORE
My daughter says one of her friends is being hit by her parents. What should I do?
Thank you for reaching out. Under no circumstances is violence acceptable. I view your daughter as a credible witness and sometimes nice people behave inappropriately. I would talk to them and look for any signs of injury and your daughter. Her wellbeing is paramount to everything else. I probably would be reticent to have her play over there again if unsupervised. I would have her invite her friends over to your place and look for any signs of harm to their child. READ MORE
Do social workers have choice over the area they are in?
Hello, thank you for the question! Yes our field is exceptionally diverse and social work has a vast amount of opportunities and skills that translate to a range of positions from therapist to policy maker. We work is many industries such as healthcare, military, public health, government, criminal justice, legal, and corporate to name a few. Contrary to popular belief social work can be quite lucrative. Different BSW, MSW, and DSW/PhD programs specialize but as long as they are accredited, you can practice just about anywhere in the US and abroad. READ MORE
How can I help my child cope with my divorce?
Be focused on your child. Absorb the blows directed at you. Try not to be defensive. Be honest and do not poison your child against the other parent. Show unconditional live and understand that their acting out serves a function for them. Amp up the love. READ MORE
Do social workers get anxiety or depression?
Yes. There are things such as compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, or vicarious traumatization. I do my own work with a therapist at times that I have a large panel of patients. It's important to keep yourself out of your work and take care of yourself. You can only take people as far as you can go psychologically, emotionally, intellectually, and physically you can go at any given point in time. READ MORE
Can insomnia be fixed?
Yes. I recommend you speak with a pulmonologist. READ MORE
My daughter's friend is abused by her parents. What should I do?
These are tough situations. You may want to let the school social worker know to check in with your daughter's friend. Your referral and concern should be kept confidential. READ MORE
What are the main duties of a social worker?
Clinical social workers are often very well trained therapists. I would find one who specializes in working with teens and ones who work with children in families experiencing divorce. READ MORE
How do social workers handle the job?
This is quite normal. Doing your own therapy and having outlets like exercise, sleep, prayer, meditation etc can really help. Also knowing what types of situations and populations you can treat or not willing to treat is important. READ MORE
How do you handle the stress of being a social worker?
I do my own therapy, practice self care to include protected exercise time, sleep, diet, and spiritual care. Seek supervision and have mentors for different circumstances. READ MORE
What is a typical work day for a social worker?
Hi. It really depends on the kind of social worker you are. If you specialize in clinical social work you may see 6-8 patients per day. A medical social worker may spend the day coordinating patient care and resources after a hospitalization and visit with patients on the wards, a foster care social worker may visit with their foster parents, biological parents, and kids. CPS workers may spend time in the office and out doing home visits. Forensic social workers may spend time as a victims advocate in court or in correctional facilities. Military social workers may provide advocacy, prevention, education, and treatment in garrison and deploy to do combat and operational social work. Corporate social workers may provide clinical support in a corporate clinical setting and school social workers may assess and treat kids and work with parents and teachers in schools. These are but a few ways one might spend their day. READ MORE
Is being a social worker worth the salary?
Early social work positions can be low in pay, but the field can be quite lucrative. If you are good at your craft and passionate about the work, the money will come. READ MORE
What exercises encourage children to socialize?
Shyness is not indicative of poor social or psychological development. Some shy people can get up on stage and perform or excel in smaller safer venues. Focus on their strengths rather than their shyness. Provide encouragement, but try not to express disappointment or judgement when they are uncomfortable. Some people begin as very shy and learn to overcome their reticence with time and support. READ MORE
Are social workers rarely in an office?
It really depends on the type of work. I've had positions in which I never leave the office and others that are in the field all day. READ MORE
Difference between school social worker and school psychologist?
Honestly not much. While social workers and psychologists have overlapping areas of focus, they serve their clients from different perspectives. As a result, their methods are aimed at achieving different goals. READ MORE
Are conversations between student and social worker confidential?
Yes unless the student intends to harm themselves or someone else. READ MORE
Are there social workers for veterans?
Yes in fact the VA, the US Public Health Service, and the military as well as many non-profits represent the largest employers of social workers. READ MORE
Can you choose which age group you work with?
Outstanding! Yes you can absolutely choose the populations you would like to work with and even if you are not place with kids during your degree program in field, you can get CEs and look for work with adolescents. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

HypnotherapyTF-CBTEMDRCPTPETVirtual Reality Exposure TherapyCBTCouples Therapy

Faculty Titles & Positions

Senior Professor of Practice Tulane University 2018 - Present
Adjunct Professor Fordham University 2019 - Present
Adjunct Professor University of Georgia 2021 - Present
Associate Professor & Director of External Plans Texas A&M University - Central Texas 2017 - 2022
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry University of Texas Health Sciences Center-San Antonio 2016 - Present
Adjunct Full Professor Interdisciplinary Physician Assistant Program 2015 - 2021
Adjunct Assistant Professor University of Southern California 2015 - Present
Adjunct Professor Texas State University 2013 - 2018
Adjunct Professor Institute for Clinical Social Work 2012 - Present
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor Smith College 2012 - 2013
Visiting Professor University of Houston 2012 - 2013
Curriculum Developer Daemon College 2013 - 2013
Adjunct Professor University of Windsor 2010 - 2012
Adjunct Professor George Mason University 2009 - 2013
Adjunct Professor Virginia Commonwealth University 2008 - 2012
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine Uniformed Service University of the Health Sciences 2007 - 2012
Adjunct Associate Professor University of Maryland-University Campus 2004 - 2007
Instructor University of Georgia 2003 - 2004
Instructor US Army Medical Department Center & School 1999 - 2001
Affiliate Field Instructor Virginia Commonwealth University 1998 - 1999
Social Policy Graduate Assistant Boston College 1993 - 1994
Assistant Instructor Indiana University 1986 - 1987
CEO Victory Leadership Consulting, LLC -
Online Adjunct Instructor Fordham University -
Professor of Social Work Institute for Clinical Social Work -

Awards

Pioneer in Social Work 2022 NASW
DSW Professor of the Year 2022 Tulane University
Research Professor of the Year 2021 Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Top 50 Executives Under 50 2015 DiversityMBA.org
US Ar,my Social Worker of the Year 2007 Surgeon General of the US Army
Uniformed Social Worker of the Year 2008 AMSUS
Order of Military Medical Merit 2008 US Army Medical Department
Mental Health Professional of the Year 1997 ISTSS-Bell/Coyell County
Social Worker of the Year 1997 Social Work Consultant to US Army Surgeon General
Commendation 2004 Surgeon General of Iraqi Armed Forces
Who's Who of Health Care Professionals 2004 Who's Who
Bronze Star Medal 2006 Commanding General MNCI
Legion of Merit 2021 Surgeon General of the US Army
Randolph High School Hall of Fame 2008 Randolph HS, NJ
Alpha Proficiency Designator 2012 Surgeon General of the US Army
Fellow 2001 American Psychotherapy Association
Volunteer Award 2011 St. John's Church
Order of St. George 2017 US Armor Association
Rising Star Award 2016 AFGE
Omicron Delta Kappa 2018 Norwich University
Phi Kappa Phi 2004 University of Georgia
Salute Honors Society 2018 Norwich University
Shoemaker Award 1988 Indiana University
Instructor of the Quarter 2000 US Army Physician Assistant Program

Professional Memberships

Council of Social Work Education, Academy of Certified Social Workers, American Psychotherapy Association, National Association of Social Workers, International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies, International Military Social Work Consortium, STRONGSTAR
Life Member. Military Officers Association of America
Military Officers Association of America
International Association of the Advancement of Social Work with Groups
National Association of Social Workers
Association of the United States Army
Fellow of the American Psychotherapy Association

Treatments

Clinical Hypnotherapy, EMDR, CBT, CPT, PET, ACT, Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy

Internships

Student counseling centers and homeless shelters

Fellowships

Awarded Mandel Leadership Fellowship & Stand-to Presidential Fellowship, Fellow of American Psychotherapy Association

Professional Society Memberships

AUSA, CSWE, MOAA, ACHE, JWV, NASW, SSWR, AMSUS

Professional Affiliations

APA, US Army, American Board of Social Work Examiners (BCD)

Articles and Publications

120 peer reviewed articles and recent books on Combat Social Work and Subthreshold PTSD

What do you attribute your success to?

Strong relationships, mentorship, 34-years of military service & faith

Areas of research

PTSD, Moral Injury

Teaching and speaking

Over 150 peer reviewed conference presentations

Favorite Place to Vacation

Amsterdam, New England, Alaska, Mexico, & Port Aransas,

Hobbies / Sports

Marathons & RVing

Favorite professional publications

Journal of Traumatic Stress, Health Care Executive, Military Medicine, Social Work Research

Areas of research

PTSD, Evidenced-Based Practice, Moral Injury, Sub-clinical trauma presentations.

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Get to know Licensed Clinical Social Worker Dr. Jeffrey S. Yarvis, who practices in Austin, Texas.

Colonel (U.S. Army Ret) Dr. Yarvis holds the position of Senior Professor of Practice at Tulane University School of Social Work, located in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana. He joins the faculty after a 35-year career with the U.S. Army, culminating in command of a Brigade and a Combat Hospital. Indeed, he was the first social worker in the history of the active-Army to command at such a prestigious level.

Wearing multiple professional hats, Dr. Yarvis is the CEO of Victory Leadership Consulting, LLC and is a high reliability organization functional subject matter expert to the Veterans Health Administration, contributing to executive leadership development, coaching, and strategic guidance. Simultaneously, he holds the role of an Online Adjunct Instructor at Fordham University, an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Georgia, and a Visiting Professor of Social Work at the Institute for Clinical Social Work.

His educational background includes a PhD in Social Work from the University of Georgia, MSW in Clinical Social Work from Boston College, MS in Executive Leadership from Norwich University, M.Ed. in the Integrated Study of Curriculum and Instruction from Cambridge College, MSS in National Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, and a BA in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Indiana University.

Reflecting a life dedicated to service and excellence, Dr. Yarvis is a 35-year veteran leader in executive medicine, clinician, life-long educator, and military social work scholar in the field of psychological trauma. A transformational leader, he has built, restored, and grown large medical organizations and optimized their performance. His dissertation titled “Subthreshold PTSD in Canadian Peacekeepers with Different Levels of Traumatic Stress” served as springboard into hundreds of international and national peer reviewed conference presentations and over 120 publications on the deleterious effects of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the reintegration of America’s returning warriors to their families and to campus.

In addition to being a Fellow of the American Psychotherapy Association, Dr. Yarvis is an active member of the National Association of Social Workers, the Society of Social Work Research, the Academy of Healthcare Executives, and the Council of Social Work Education..

Furthermore, he holds board certifications in clinical social work and psychotherapy, as well as serves on the International Military Social Work Working Group.

Social work is an academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups, and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well-being. A licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) works with patients in order to help them deal with issues involving mental and emotional health. There are a wide variety of specializations the LCSW can focus on, including mental health issues, substance abuse, public health, school social work, medical social work, marriage counseling or children and family therapy. Dr. Yarvis specializes in clinical care and hypnotherapy for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape trauma, military sexual trauma, moral injury, and combat-induced trauma.

Dr. Yarvis published a book on “Combat Social Work” with world renowned authors Dr. Charles Figley and Dr. Bruce Thyer and a previous book on “Subthreshold PTSD.” He continues to conduct research on evidenced-based treatments for PTSD and serve on the editorial boards of several peer-reviewed journals.

His various accolades include 2022 DSW Professor of the Year at Tulane University, 2021 NASW Pioneer in Social Work, 2021 Research Professor of the Year-Texas A&M University-Central Texas, 2017 Global Health & Pharma Excellence Award in Veterans PTSD Research, 2015 DiversityMBA.org-Top 50 Executives Under 50, 2008 Uniformed Social Worker of the Year, 2007 US Army Social Worker of the Year, 1997 International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (Bell/Coyell County Chapter) Mental Health Professional of the Year, 1996 Social Work Consultant to the Army Surgeon General’s Social Worker of the Year, Military Alpha Designator as a Scholar in Social Work, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Combat Action Badge, and Order of Military Medical Merit. He was also elected to the Randolph High School (NJ) Hall of Fame for his international humanitarian efforts.

Happily married to his amazing wife, Laura, Dr. Yarvis has two remarkable children, Jacob and Olivia. In his free time, he enjoys both marathons and recreational vehicle (RV) travel. His favorite places to vacation include Amsterdam, New England, Alaska, Mexico, and Port Aransas, and his favorite professional publications include the Journal of Traumatic Stress, Health Care Executive, Military Medicine, and Social Work Research.