WORK ADDRESS:   Department of Psychology
                                    Appalachian State University
                                    Boone, NC 28608

                                    (828) 262-2272

                                    e-mail: hillrw@appstate.edu

EDUCATION:

2008 American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
Certification Clinical Psychology

1991 Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Dissertation: An Application of Quantitative MRI and Neuropsychological Data to Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis

1984-1987 M.A. Clinical Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Thesis: Attention Deficit Disorder: Inattention, Impulsivity, or Both?

1976-1980 B.A. Duke University, Durham, NC
Major: Psychology and Philosophy
 

ACADEMIC POSITIONS:

2003-current  Director, Graduate Clinical Health Psychology Program, Appalachian State University.

1992-current Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate psychology courses, training of clinical graduate students, research, and the supervision of student thesis research.

1991-1992 Instructor: Abnormal and Introductory Psychology, Department of Psychology, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

1987-1990  Instructor:  Psychological Tests and Measures, (six terms); Abnormal Psychology (three terms); Personality Theories (four terms). Department of Psychology, Michigan State University.

Courses Taught at Appalachian State University:

Undergraduate Level
Abnormal Psychology
Psychological Tests and Measures
Personality Theories

Graduate Level
Diagnosis and Psychopathology
Personality Assessment
Fundamentals and Ethics of Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Interventions II
Clinical Practicum I and II
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Cognitive Assessment
Theories and Techniques of Psychotherapy
Clinical Internship

PUBLICATIONS:

Broman-Fulks, J. J., Hill, R. W., & Green, B. A. (2008). Is perfectionism categorical or dimensional? A taxometric analysis. Journal of Personality Assessment 90(5), 481-490 .

Hill, R. W., Huelsman, T., Furr, M., Kibler, J., Vicente, B. & Kennedy, C. (2004). A New Measure for Perfectionism: the Perfectionism Inventory (PI). Journal of Personalty Assessment,  82(1), 80-91.

Hill, R. W. (2004). A Near Perfect Anthology of Perfectionism. A review of: Perfectionism: Theory, research, and treatment Edited by Gordon L. Flett and Paul L. Hewitt. Contemporary Psychology, 49, (4), 405-407.

Hill R. W. & Yousey, G. (1998). Adaptive and maladaptive narcissism among university faculty, clergy, politicians and librarians. Current Psychology, 17(2/3), 249-262.

Hill, R. W., Zrull, M. C. & McIntire, K. A. (1998). Differences between self and peer-ratings of interpersonal problems. Assessment 5(1), 67-83.

Hill, R. W. (1997). A new yet familiar abnormal psychology text. Contemporary Psychology,42(9), 841.

Hill, R. W., McIntire, K., & Bacharach, V. (1997). Perfectionism and the Big Five Factors. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 12(1), 257-270.

Hill, R.W., Zrull, M.C. & Turlington, S. (1997). Perfectionism and interpersonal problems. Journal of Personality Assessment, 69(1), 81-103.

Hill, R. W. (1996). Two good accounts of abnormal psychology. Contemporary Psychology, 41(7), 686-688.

Hill, R.W., Aniskiewicz, A.S., Martin, G., & Frumkin, N. (1992). Neuropsychological and magnetic resonance imaging evidence for slowed information processing in multiple sclerosis The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 6(3), 337.

Hill, R.W., Aniskiewicz, A.S., Martin, G., & Frumkin, N. (1991). An application of quantitative MRI and neuropsychological data to Multiple Sclerosis patients using confirmatory factor analysis. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 5(3), 270.

Keefe, F. J., & Hill, R.W.  (1985).  An objective approach to quantifying pain behavior and gait patterns in low back pain patients. Pain, 21, 153-161.
 

PRESENTATIONS:

Huelsman, T. J., Bergman, S. M., Occhio, M. M. & Hill, R. W. (2009). Finding the Perfect Fit: Matching Employee Perfectionism with Occupation Perfectionism Increases Job Attitudes. In The many faces of perfectionism. Symposium conducted at the 24th Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, New Orleans, LA, April 2009.

Hill, R.W.,  Huelsman, T. J., Manner, S. (2007). The Big Five predicts perfectionism. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Washington, DC.

Broman-Fulks, J. J., Hill, R. W. & Green, B. A. (2007). A Taxometric investigation of perfectionism. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Washington, DC.

Hill, R.W., Occhio, M. & Huelsman, T. J. (2007). The Perfect Job?: Assessing the Relationship Between Trait Perfectionism and Occupation. Presented at the Annual Society for Personality and Social Psychology Convention, Memphis , TN.

Occhio, M., Huelsman, T.J., & Hill, R. W. (2007, January). If the shoe fits (perfectly): Perfectionism and perfectionisn-occupation fit predict income, intrinsic motivation of the job, and job satisfaction. To be presented at the Eighth Annual Meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Memphis, TN.

Araujo, G., Hill, R.W., Huelsman, T. J., Furr, R. M. (2005). Perfectionism and Positive Indices of Psychological Functioning. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington , D.C.

Suddreth, A. G.., Hill, R. W. & Bacharach, V. (2005). Perfectionism and Interpersonal Functioning. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington , D.C.

Araujo, G., Hill, R. W., Huelsman, T. J., & Furr, M. (2005). Curvilinear Relationships between Perfectionism and Indices of Distress, Psychological Well-Being and Life Satisfaction. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Nashville, TN.

Suddreth, A.G., Hill, R.W., & Bacharach, V.R. (2005). Social Skills, Interpersonal Problems, and Relationship Satisfaction. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Nashville, TN.

Hill, R.W.,  Huelsman, T. J., Furr, R. M. (2004). Perfectionism Inventory Convergence with Multidimensional Perfectionism Scales. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, Chicago, Illinois.

Hill, R.W.,  Huelsman, T. J., Furr, R. M., Kibler, J. &Vicente, B. B.(2003). Factor Analytic Support for a New Measure of Perfectionism. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, Atlanta, Georgia.

Manner, S., Hill, R. W., Heulsman, T. J. & Furr, R. M. (2003). Detecting Careless Responding Among Subject Pool Participants. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, Atlanta, Georgia.

Michael, K. D., Hill, R.W., Hudson, M. R. & Furr, R. M. (2003).Group CBT for youth with PTSD: Results from a controlled trial. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.

Michael, K. D., Hill, R.W., Hudson, M. R. & Furr, R. M. (2002). Adjunctive Manualized Treatment of Sexually Traumatized Youth in a Residential Milieu: Preliminary Results from a Small Controlled Trial. Presented at the annual Kansas Conference in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Kansas City, Kansas.

Hill, R.W.,  Huelsman, T. J., Vicente, B. B. & Kibler, J. (2001). Perfectionism Predicts Obsessive Compulsive Behavior. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, Toronto, Canada.

Hill, R. W., Heulsman, T. & Kennedy, C. A. (2000). Questioning the validity of survey data in psychology department subject pools. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, Miami, Florida.

Hill, R. W. & Kennedy, C. A. (2000). Perfectionism and self consciousness. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.

Hill, R. W. & Kennedy, C. A. (2000). Perfectionism predicts attachment style. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Sutton, K. A., Hill, R. W., & Wilson, D. M. (2000). Some perfectionism predicts need for achievement. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Sutton, K. A., Hill, R. W., & Wilson, D. M. (1999). Some perfectionism predicts fear of failure. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.

Wilson, D. M., Hill, R. W., & Sutton, K. A. (1999). Maladaptive perfectionism associated with negative affect. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.

Sutton, K. A., Hill, R. W., Wilson, D. M., & Zrull, M. C. (1998). Some perfectionism inversely predicts life satisfaction. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, Washington, DC.

Wilson, D. M., Hill, R. W., Sutton, K. A., & Zrull, M. C. (1998). Perfectionism influences affective responses to failure and success feedback. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, Washington, DC.

Hill, R. W., McIntire, K. A. & Zrull, M. C. (1997). Differences between self and peer-ratings of interpersonal problems. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Hill, R. W., Turlington, S., & Zrull, M. C. (1997). A circumplex assessment of interpersonal problems associated with perfectionism. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, Washington, DC.

Hill, R. W., Yousey, G., & Zrull, M. C. (1997). Different Levels of narcissism in university faculty versus librarians. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Evans, V., Hill, R. W., & Zrull, M. C. (1997). Narcissism as a function of age and responsibility. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

McIntire, K. A., Hill, R. W., & Zrull, M. C. (1997). Interpersonal problems associated with perfectionism: Self and peer-reports. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, Washington, DC.

McIntire, K. A., Hill, R. W., & Zrull, M. C. (1997). Perfectionism, the Big Five, and interpersonal problems. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Hill, R. W., Zrull, M. C. & Temple, E. P. (1996). Different Levels of narcissism in student versus non-student samples. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, San Francisco, CA.

Brady, C. Hill, R. W., & Zrull, M. C. (1996). A new measure for sources of self-esteem. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Norfolk, VA.

Hill, R.W., Zrull, M. C., & Turlington, S. (1995). Perfectionistic traits have interpersonal consequences. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, New York, NY.

Temple, E.P. & Hill, R.W. (1995). Narcissistic personality characteristics associated with interpersonal problems. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.

Hill, R.W. & McFerren, B.P. (1995). Narcissism and a need for approval and admiration. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.

Turlington, S. & Hill, R.W. (1994). The relationship between perfectionism and interpersonal characteristics. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Hill, R. W. (1993). The Effects of Narcissism on Intimacy. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association Atlanta, GA.

Hill, R.W., Aniskiewicz, A.S., Martin, G., & Frumkin, N. (1992). Neuropsychological and MRI evidence for slowed information processing in multiple sclerosis. Presented at the 100th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association in Washington DC.

Hill, R.W., Aniskiewicz, A.S., Martin, G., & Frumkin, N. (1991). MRI Correlates of Neuropsychological Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis Approach. Presented at the 99th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association in San Francisco, CA.

PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS

Hill, R. W. (2009). Ethics and Dual Relationships. Continuing Education presentation (half-day), for NW Area Health Education Center,and New River Behavioral Healthcare, Boone, NC.

Hill, R. W. (2008) Personality Assessment: Ethics and Instruments. Continuing Education Workshop, presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA. Available as Online CE Presentation

Hill, R. W. (2008, March) Ethics and Personality Assessment Practices. Continuing Education  workshop for mental health professionals presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Charlotte, NC.

Hill, R. W. (2008, April) Ethics and Personality Assessment Practices. Continuing Education  workshop for mental health professionals presented at NW Area Health Education Center, Winston Salem, NC.

Hill, R. W. (2006, June) Ethics and Personality Assessment Practices. Half day workshop for mental health professionals presented at the Appalachian State University 2006 Summer Psychotherapy Institute, Co-sponsored by NW Area Health Education Center, Boone, NC.

Hill, R. W. (2005, February). Mental Health Issues Affecting Attorney Practices. CE presentation sponsored by Legal Aid of North Carolina (Boone).

Hill, R. W. (2004, June). Ethical Problems With Providing Informed Consent and Handling Dual Relationships. Half day workshop for mental health professionals presented at the Appalachian State University 2004 Summer Psychotherapy Institute, Co-sponsored by NWArea Health Education Center, Boone, NC.

Hill, R. W. (2004, March). Ethical Problems With Providing Informed Consent and Handling Dual Relationships.  Half day workshop for psychologists presented at the convention of the North Carolina Association of Professional Psychologists, Greensboro, NC.

Hill, R. W. (2003, June). Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression.  Half day workshop for mental health professionals presented at the Appalachian State University 2003 Summer Psychotherapy Institute, Co-sponsored by NWArea Health Education Center, Boone, NC.

Hill, R. W. & Michael, K. D. (2003, June). Ethical Guidelines to Prevent Malpractice in Mental Health. Half day workshop for mental health professionals presented at the Appalachian State University Summer Psychotherapy Institute, Co-sponsored by NWArea Health Education Center, Boone, NC.

Hill, R. W. (2002, October). Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression.  Full day workshop for mental health professionals presented at the Area Health Education Center, Asheville, NC.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

1999-current Clinical Consultant/Supervisor, Grandfather Home for Children, Banner Elk,
NC. Clinical supervision, consultation, treatment planning for children with histories of sexual and physical abuse, PTSD and behavior problems in residential treatment.

2000-current Private Practice, Clinical Psychology,  Boone, NC (828 262-2723). Psychotherapy and psychological assessment.

1998-2000 Clinical Consultation/Supervision, Family Guidance Center, Hickory, NC.
Clinical Supervision/consultation and psychological assessment with mental health professionals serving a diverse clinical population.

1992-1998 Staff Psychologist (1/4 time), Student Counseling Center, Appalachian State
University. Individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and supervision of clinical graduate students.

1993-1999 Clinical Consultant/Supervisor, New River Mental Health Center, Avery County. Clinical supervision, consultation, psychological assessment and individual psychotherapy.

1990-1991 Clinical Internship, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine,
University of Virginia (APA Approved). Evaluation and psychotherapy with children, adolescents and families; evaluation and psychotherapy with adults and couples; neuropsychological assessment; evaluation and treatment of adult psychiatric inpatients; forensic evaluation; hypnosis training; group psychotherapy; participation in treatment seminars for children and families.

MASTERS THESES DIRECTED:

Miskey, Holly (2009). Risk Factors Associated With Self-Injury. Master Thesis (in progress)

Occhio, Megan (2006). The Perfect Job?: Examining the Difference Between Trait Perfectionism and Occupation. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University .

Hudson, Melanie (2006). The Efficacy of a Group Treatment for Children With Symptoms of Trauma. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.

Meyer, Jennifer Kelly (2004). Perfectionism Inventory: Depression, Anxiety and Eating Disorders.Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University

Suddreth, Anne-Marie (2004). Life Satisfaction, Social Skills and Interpersonal Problems. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University

Araujo, Gustavo (2004)  Perfectionism and Psychological Well Being, Life Satisfaction and Self-Efficacy: A Curivlinear Analysis. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.

Kibler, Jason (2002) Revision of the Comprehensive Perfectionism Scale. Masters Thesis,  Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.

Vicente, Barbara (2002) Evidence for the Validity of the Comprehensive Perfectionism Scale. Masters Thesis,  Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.

Kennedy, Chris (2000). A Comprehensive Perfectionism Scale. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.

Wilson, Darlene (1998). Perfectionistic responses to failure and success. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.

Sutton, Kelly (1998) Perfectionism and achievement. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.

Evans, Victoria (1997). Narcissism as a function of age and responsibility. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.

McIntire, Karen (1996) Interpersonal problems and personality characteristics associated with perfectionism. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.

Yousey, Greg (1996) Levels of narcissism as a function of occupation. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.

Temple, Paige (1995) Gender and age differences in manifestations of narcissism. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.

Bradey, Catherine (1995) Measure for sources of self-esteem. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.

Turlington, Shelly (1994) Relationship between perfectionism and interpersonal characteristics. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.

McFerren, Belinda (1994) Do narcissists seek approval and admiration? Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.

Ryder, Diane (1993) Type A behavior pattern, introversion-extraversion, hostility management and cardiovascular reactivity. Masters Thesis, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University.

HONORS AND EXPERIENCES:

1992 APA Division of Neuropsychology Blue Ribbon Sampler Presentation Award: Best
Student Submission for the 1992 Annual APA Convention.

1975-1976 American Field Service Scholarship to New Zealand.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

American Psychological Association
  Division 12 Clinical Psychology

American Psychological Society

Society of Personality and Social Psychology

Southeastern Psychological Association

North Carolina Psychological Association

LICENSURE: Clinical Psychologist, North Carolina Psychology Board
Health Service Provider

American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) Certification- Clinical
 

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