


He has been a state employee for 13 years and prior to that was a consultant. In addition, he received a Master of Arts in Psychology: Personality and Social from Rhode Island College. Cerbo obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling/Clinical Psychology, a Master of Education in Counseling, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, all from Boston University. His list of postgraduate training and fellowships is lengthy and impressive.ĭr. Cerbo has presented numerous lectures and workshops and has obtained several professional licenses and board certifications.Ī member of the Adjunct Faculty of URI’s Department of Psychology, he has also taught at Roger Williams University, Stonehill College, and Rhode Island College. Wyatt Federal Prison in Central Falls as Forensic Psychologist.Ī member of numerous professional societies including the American Board of Forensic Examiners and the Rhode Island Psychological Association, Dr. Prior to his service at Eleanor Slater Hospital, he held a number of hospital positions and also provided forensic evaluation, assessment and clinical therapy to inmates at Bridgewater State Hospital and the Bristol County House of Correction in Massachusetts and the Donald W. Medical Center, where he was Clinical Psychologist from May 2010 until he was hired by the RIDOC. “He was a natural successor to our previous Clinical Director,” notes Ms. It was in this capacity that Director Wall and Assistant Director for Rehabilitative Services Roberta Richman observed his work and were impressed with his professionalism. During his 7 years as Administrator of Adult Psychiatric Services/Director of Psychological Services of BHDDH’s Eleanor Slater Hospital, he was helpful in resolving some difficult transfers of ACI inmates to and from the Forensic Unit located in the basement of the Pinel Building on the Pastore Complex. Fredric Friedman who retired in December of 2010.ĭr. Cerbo is responsible for mental health and substance abuse treatment within the state’s correctional facilities.


Wall II is pleased to announce that Lou Cerbo of Cranston has become the RIDOC’s Clinical Director/Psychologist, effective October 11, 2011. Lou Cerbo Hired as RIDOC Clinical Director/Psychologistīy Rhode Island Department of CorrectionsĬRANSTON, R.I.
