Dr. Eric J. Richardson is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and a Research Health Scientist at the Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR) at the VA Boston Healthcare System. He earned his PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education and a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida.

Dr. Richardson’s research focuses on implementation science, behavioral health, and health equity, with an emphasis on substance use disorders, mental health interventions, and veteran care. He has published extensively in journals such as Journal of Community Health, BMJ Open, and JMIR Mental Health, addressing topics like HPV vaccine uptake, telehealth for veterans, and peer-based interventions for incarcerated veterans. His work is supported by VA Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI) grants, including roles as Co-Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator.

A dedicated educator, Dr. Richardson has taught courses on counseling, substance abuse, and implementation science at the University of Florida and mentors students and trainees through programs like the Boston University Evans Student Scholar program. He is an active member of the Society for Behavioral Medicine and Society of Implementation Research Consortium, and serves as a reviewer for journals like Pediatrics and Frontiers in Public Health.