Background
Ray, Albert Bartow was born on July 2, 1946 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Albert B. and Virginia Lee (Young) Ray.
educator consultant psychologist psychotherapist
Ray, Albert Bartow was born on July 2, 1946 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Albert B. and Virginia Lee (Young) Ray.
1 child, Albert Bartow III. Stepchildren: Tripp Stripling, Holly Stripling, Lynn Stripling. Bachelor of Science in Psychology, U. Georgia,1969, Master of Science, 1971, Doctor of Philosophy, 1976.
Licensed psychologist, Florida, Georgia. Certified addiction counselor Research assistant Animal Behavior Laboratory, U. Georgia, Athens, 1968-1969, equipment coordinator, 1969-1970, teaching assistant, 1970-1971.
Research.asst. to the director Athens Unit, Georgia Retardation Center, 1970-1975.
Neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neurology instructor Emergency Medical Technology Courses and guest instructor practical nursing Athens Area Vocational Technology School, 1973-1975. Instructor department psychology U. Georgia, Athens, 1974. Assistant professor biological psychology State University of New York, Brockport, 1975-1977.
Assistant and associate professor psychology Georgia Southwestern College, Americus, 1977-1981.
Staff Sumter Regional Hospital director, president Alcoholism Recovery Superior vena cava syndrome, Incorporated., Americus, 1979-1982. Instructor Sumter County Driver Improvement Clinic, 1980-1982.
Substance abuse/addiction and mental health counselor, consultant Peach County Hospital, Fort Valley, Georgia, 1981-1982. Program co-director Ithical Place, Treatment Center for Chemical Dependence, Goldenrod, Florida, 1981-1982.
Adjunct counselor Pastoral Institute of Americus, 1981-1982.
Owner, director Horizons Unlimited Counseling and Enrichment Center, Americus, 1982. Adjunct faculty, San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1983. Private practice, Americus, 1984.
Consultant psychologist, International Hqr. of Habitat for Humanity, Americus, 1985.
Company-owner Blackshear Psychiatric and Psychological Superior vena cava syndrome, Americus, 1986. Founder, principal Excelsys Incorporated., Americus, 1993.
Company-owner Associations for Mental & Bahavioral Health, Americus, 1996. Company-owner Disability Assistance, Americus, 1996.
Lecturer in field; conductor workshops.
Meritorious scholar, Department Psychology, State University of New York, Brockport, 1975-1976, 76-77.
Research assistant Animal Behavior Laboratory, University Georgia, Athens, 1968—1969, equipment coordinator, 1969—1970, teaching assistant, 1970—1971. Research assistant to director Athens Unit, Georgia Retardation Center, 1970—1975. Neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neurology instructor Emergency Medical Technology Courses.
Guest instructor practical nursing Athens Area Vocational Technology School, 1973—1975. Instructor department psychology University Georgia, Athens, 1974. Assistant professor biological psychology State University of New York, Brockport, 1975—1977.
Assistant and associate professor psychology Georgia Southwestern College, Americus, 1977—1981. Staff Sumter Regional Hospital. Director, president Alcoholism Recovery Services, Inc., Americus, 1979—1982.
Instructor Sumter County Driver Improvement Clinic, 1980—1982. Substance abuse, addiction and mental health counselor, consultant Peach County Hospital, Fort Valley, Georgia, 1981—1982. Program co-director Ithical Place, Treatment Center Chemical Dependence, Goldenrod, Florida, 1981—1982.
Adjunct counselor Pastoral Institute Americus, 1981—1982. Owner, director Horizons Unlimited Counseling and Enrichment Center, Americus, since 1982. Adjunct faculty San Francisco Theological Seminary, since 1983.
Private practice Americus, since 1984. Consultant psychologist International Hqr. Habitat Humanity, since 1985.
Co-owner Blackshear Psychiatric and Psychological Services, since 1986, Associates Mental & Behavioral Health, Americus, 1996, Disability Assistance, Americus, 1996. Founder, principal Excelsys Inc., 1993. Lecturer in field.
Member Georgia Psychological Association, Florida Psychological Association, Sumter County Mental Health Association (director) 1979-1980, Certified of Appreciation 1980), Georgia Citizens Council on Alcoholism (Certified of Appreciation 1981), Georgia Addiction Counselors Association(board directors, statewide chairman certified board), National Association Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, Florida Association Practicing Psychologists, Southern Society for Philosophy and Psychology, Psi Chi (president 1969), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Mooney Aircraft and Pilots Association.
Married Barbara McGarity, October 8, 1994. 1 child Albert Bartow IIIstepchildren: Tripp Stripling, Holly Stripling, Lynn Stripling.