Clinical Psychologist
James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and Clinics
Dr. Lisa Ottomanelli is a clinical psychologist at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and Clinics and an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at Morsani College of Medicine
University of South Florida, Tampa Florida. She has over 25 years of experience in the Veterans Health Administration serving Veterans with spinal cord injuries, working with diverse interdisciplinary teams, and advocating for systems change to implement best practices in rehabilitation services.
Dr. Ottomanelli’s program of research focuses on testing and implementing evidence based vocational rehabilitation to improve employment, participation, and quality of life. Her work began with multisite research studies that adapted the individualized placement and support model of supported employment for spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Current work includes a randomized trial of customized employment and translational efforts engaging interdisciplinary teams. She has authored more than 50 publications and practical resources that include professional guidelines, toolkits, and consumer educational materials.
Lisa completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at Texas Tech University and her internship at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. She currently serves on the Governance Board the Academy of SCI Professionals (ASCIP) as President of the Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counselors Section and on the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Advisory Council on Rehabilitation.
Lisa’s substantive impact on the rehabilitation field is recognized by awards and other honorary distinctions including the prestigious Licht Award from the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, the Clinical Excellence Award from Paralyzed Veterans of America, and the Essie Morgan Excellence Award from the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals.
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