Kellie M. Warren, Psy.D., is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona, a community-based organization specializing in the needs of adolescent girls and the delivery of gender responsive and culturally competent services. Previously, Dr. Warren served as the Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all of the programs and services provided at the organization’s multiple campuses. Prior to joining Florence Crittenton, Dr. Warren served as the Deputy Director for the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC), overseeing all phases of the operation of juvenile treatment, rehabilitation, and monitoring. Her responsibilities included the day-to-day operation of secure care facilities, community corrections, behavioral health, medical services and education. While at ADJC, she also served as Assistant Director for Programs and Institutions and as the Clinical Director of Medical and Behavioral Health Services.
Additionally, Dr. Warren served as the Director of Treatment for Community Education Centers, a residential treatment facility, and onsite school, which served adolescent males between 12-21 years of age in Newark, New Jersey. During her tenure with the Ohio Department of Youth Services, Dr. Warren provided treatment services to juvenile sex offenders.
Dr. Warren has extensive experience in the fields of juvenile justice, community-based diversion programs, behavioral health and other treatment areas providing services to adolescents and justice-involved youth. She has demonstrated exemplary skills in designing, implementing and sustaining quality programs. Dr. Warren is affiliated with local and national organizations and committees in the areas of behavioral health and justice.
Dr. Warren is an adjunct professor at Argosy University. Most of her administrative, clinical and research interest have focused on children and adolescents with mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance abuse and dependency disorders, fire-setting issues, sexual traumatization, and adolescent delinquency problems. Dr. Warren has made local television appearances and has presented for national and international audiences.
Dr. Warren holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Central State University and a Doctor of Psychology degree from Wright State University School of Professional Psychology.