About
Recovery-Oriented Solutions and Consulting (ROSC) was established by Joe Keifer, Psy.D, BSN, RN with the mission of bringing individualized recovery based services to the Princeton area.
Dr. Keifer primarily provides services via telehealth to the Princeton community, but he is licensed in New York, Pennsylvania as well as in New Jersey. He is also authorized by the PSYPACT Commission to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology (APIT), in any PSYPACT state.
Joe received his doctorate in psychology (PsyD) from the Institute of Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University with a concentration in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy/Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (CBT/ACT) and Health Psychology. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the Aaron T. Beck Psychopathology Research Center within the University of Pennsylvania. Joe has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He worked with and received supervision from Dr. Aaron Beck one of the creators of CBT and CT-R. He has worked with individuals with serious mental health challenges and provided training and consultation to agencies implementing CT-R. Most recently, he joined the faculty at The Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy where he previously worked as a staff psychologist.
Joe has a background in nursing and is a registered nurse. As a nurse, he worked in the fields of critical care, acute psychiatric services, and detox nursing. Joe is interested in researching and utilizing Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy to support and collaborate with nurses and other medical providers to help individuals with serious mental illness to achieve a life of their choosing. He has developed presentations on Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy and its implementation by nurses for national and state nursing conferences. Joe also teaches a graduate level course, Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies in Healthcare, for nurse practitioner students at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. He is also a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
Mission
We strive to provide evidence-based treatments that are tailored to the individual needs and preferences of our clients, and to involve them in every step of the treatment process, from setting goals to evaluating progress. We are committed to creating a culture of respect, collaboration, and inclusivity, where clients feel heard, valued, and understood, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Vision
To be the leading provider of evidence-based treatments for serious mental health challenges and recovery focused approaches in the Princeton community. We aim to create an inclusive space where you feel inspired to pursue your personal goals and to achieve optimal health and well-being. We aspire to be a trusted partner in your recovery journey.
Values
- Compassion
- Personalized care
- Empowerment
- Collaboration
- Inclusivity
- Excellence
- Integrity