
About Me
Professional Background
Prior to joining the URMC Department of Psychiatry, Tetenov directed the Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency (FLACRA) Outpatient Mental Health Clinic for Monroe and Yates counties. In this role, Tetenov provided clinical supervision, oversaw the onboarding of new hires, developed and implemented policies and procedures, assisted clinicians in meeting productivity targets, and built strong clinical teams. Additionally, Tetenov taught social and cultural diversity at Medaille College (Rochester campus) and was a Sign Language Interpreter at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) for several years.
Earlier in her clinical career, Tetenov devoted a number of years providing clinical care to varied patient populations as a Primary Therapist and Psychiatric Assignment Officer within the Rochester Regional Health System. She also functioned as Medical Social worker and Clinical Evaluator within Strong Behavioral Health, including the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program, Adult and Child Partial Hospitalization Programs, and Highland Hospital.
Languages
English, American Sign Language
Faculty Appointments
Assistant Professor - Department of Psychiatry, Psychology (SMD) - Joint
Credentials
Post-doctoral Training & Residency
Rochester Institute of Technology
Intern - Counseling and Psychological Services
Deaf Student Population
Conducted counseling services in American Sign Language 2014 - 2015
Education
PhD | University of Rochester. Counselor Education. 2019
MSW | Nazareth Coll of Rochester. Social Work. 2002
BS | Rochester Institute of Technology. Psychology. 2000
Publications
Journal Articles
Tetenov, S.
Proquest. 2019; : 188.
Duffy, J. T., Guiffrida, D. A., Araneda, M. E., Tetenov, S. M., & Fitzgibbons, S. C.
International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling. 2017; 39(1): 15.