Latrice D. Vinson, Ph.D., M.P.H. is a Clinical Psychologist with Vida Health. Previously, Latrice was Director of the Aging Portfolio with the American Psychological Association, and prior to that, she was a Psychologist Clinician Investigator with the VISN 5 Mental Illness Research, Education, Clinical Center (MIRECC) and the Director of the Care for Patients with Complex Problems (CP)2 Program through the VHA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (OMHSP) and Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC). Latrice received her undergraduate degree from Clark Atlanta University. She completed a dual degree program where she earned a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The University of Alabama with a concentration in geropsychology and a Master of Public Health in Health Care Organization from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. She completed her clinical training through an internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System and the Washington DC VA Medical Center, respectively. Latrice is licensed as a clinical psychologist and has worked part-time providing therapy services to residents in community long-term care facilities.
As a policy fellow, Latrice worked as an operational coordinator for the “Complex Patient” Care Implementation Task Force, which led to the development of the (CP)2 Program. This work focused on providing safe and effective care for a growing group of vulnerable Veterans with co-occurring medical, mental health, and cognitive problems. Latrice has clinical and research experience in the field of long-term care for older adults and has worked on a number of projects that have led to improved quality of life and access to care for residents in long-term care settings. Latrice is active in several professional associations, including the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), where she serves as a Co-Convener for the GSA Mental Health Practice & Aging Interest Group.
Why I Applied to be a Fellow
"After completing my clinical internship at the North Florida South Georgia VA Healthcare System and my postdoc at the Washington D.C. VA Medical Center, I became keenly aware of the systemic issues that plague many long-term care settings, including high turnover, poor quality of care, and challenging behavioral issues. I decided I needed more applied training in public health to figure out how I could address some of the challenges I encountered working in long-term care. This led me to the Health and Aging Policy Fellowship. I was a 2015-2016 HAPF fellow, and I completed my placement in the Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC), which eventually led to a permanent position as a Psychologist Clinician Investigator with the VISN 5 Mental Illness Research, Education, Clinical Center (MIRECC) and the Director of the Care for Patients with Complex Problems (CP)2 Program through the VHA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (OMHSP)."
Program Info
Program Track
Residential
Placement
Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC)/Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
The 2015 Fellows
