Jessica Motroni Banik

Dr. Jessica Motroni Banik serves as the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Director and an Assistant Professor of Counseling at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ). She is affiliated with the School of Interdisciplinary Health and Science and the Department of Counseling and Applied Behavioral Studies. Dr. Banik joined USJ in 2021 and holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Walden University.

Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Walden University. Dr. Banik’s clinical expertise spans over 12 years in marriage, couples, and family therapy, with experience in residential and outpatient settings for adults and adolescents. She previously served as the Associate Family Program Director at an adolescent residential treatment center in Connecticut and has facilitated parent education courses for families through PARENTS Inc. in Hawaii.

Dr. Banik’s research focuses on counselor development, gatekeeping strategies in the counseling profession, and enhancing counselor education program training. Her clinical work includes roles as a Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC), offering brief solution-focused counseling to military families in various settings. She is also involved in program leadership at USJ, contributing to initiatives such as the Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A., and interprofessional education (IPE) collaborations.

Dr. Motroni Banik has not been listed with any scientific awards or recognitions in the provided information. Her advising and grant activities are not explicitly detailed in the text, though her professional role as a Program Director and clinical supervisor suggests significant mentorship contributions. She collaborates with faculty and programs within her department and school to advance interdisciplinary health and science education.