Our Staff

The Training Program faculty consists of three licensed psychologists on site and one licensed psychometrist. The diversity of clinical training and academic backgrounds, as well as clinical, research and interests of the faculty ensure interns a stimulating and culturally rich training environment. All licensed psychologists provide individual and group supervision for both interns and the practicum student, and serve as speakers for didactics. Together, the program leadership shares the collective responsibility for the success of the training program. A clear chain of managerial responsibility has been established within the Training Program. Dr. Bentz, as Manager of the Neuropsychology Specialists Department, provides administrative support to Dr. Purzycki, the Director of Training, who ensures the overall quality of the internship program itself. Dr. Bentz and Dr. Purzycki oversee the individual supervision experience of interns on both inpatient and outpatient basis with the assistance of Dr. Moraga on a case by case basis.

	Jon E. Bentz, Ph.D., ABN (Manager of Neuropsychology Specialists)—Dr. Bentz graduated from Virginia Tech University. He has been at the Lancaster General Hospital since 1987. He is a member of the faculty at the LGH College of Nursing and Health Sciences and is a clinical assistant professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Bentz is board certified by the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology and is a member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology and the American College of Professional Neuropsychology. Dr. Bentz has worked in the medical hospital/physical rehabilitation center setting for over 25 years with specialty interests in behavioral medicine and neuropsychology, dementia, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, headache, posttraumatic stress disorder and panic disorders.

	Edward J. Purzycki, Ph.D., ABN (Director of Training)—Dr. Purzycki graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. He has been at the Lancaster General Hospital since 1987. He is a member of the faculty at the LGH College of Nursing and Health Sciences and is a clinical assistant professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Purzycki is board certified by the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology and is a member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology and the American College of Professional Neuropsychology. Dr. Purzycki has over 25 years experience in community mental health and medical psychology. His specialty interests include behavioral medicine and neuropsychology, traumatic brain injuries, sleep medicine and dementia.

	Richard A. Moraga, Ph.D.—Dr. Moraga graduated from Penn State University. He has been at the Lancaster General Hospital since 1999 having completed his internship at the Henry Ford Hospital and postdoctoral fellowship at the Henry Ford Health Sciences Center in Detroit. He is a member of the faculty at the LGH College of Nursing and Health Sciences. His specialty areas of interest include pain management, behavioral medicine and neuropsychology and dementia.

	Marsha Charles, M.S., NCC, CSP, LPC—Ms. Charles graduated from the Millersville University Clinical Psychology program and has been at the Lancaster General Hospital since 1996. She is a member of the National Board of Certified Counselors and the National Association of Psychometrists, where she served on the board for four years. Ms. Charles is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Specialist in Psychometry. She currently serves on the Board of Certified Psychometrists. Her primary responsibilities at the Lancaster General include administering psychological and neuropsychological tests and providing biofeedback, relaxation and behavioral therapy for the management of anxiety, pain and stress. She is also responsible for training the doctoral interns and practicum students in the administration and scoring of neuropsychological tests. In addition, Ms. Charles is an instructor at the Lancaster General School of Nursing and Health Science where she is teaching General Psychology.