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Catherine Verdeur, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist, April 2007-Present
The Devereux Foundation
West Chester, Pennsylvania
- Provides clinical services, ongoing consultation and treatment supervision to individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities, behavioral and emotional disorders
- Coordinates individuals’ clinical programs with treatment team
- Conducts standard assessments, functional behavior assessments, individual/group/family treatment interventions and provides behavioral consultation
- Develops, monitors and revises individual and group behavior plans
Licensed Psychologist July 2006-April 2007
Assessment and Treatment Alternatives
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Conduct forensic psychological, psychosexual and Behavioral Health Rehabilitation evaluations to assist with treatment planning, placement planning, diagnostic clarification, and other specific psychosocial and/or legal issues
- Conduct individual and/or family psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults
- Consultation with family based mental health services to assist with ongoing treatment planning and intervention
- Provide clinical supervision to Behavior Specialist Consultants and Mobile Therapists
Post-Doctoral Clinician in Psychology July 2004-September 2005
Central Montgomery MH/MR Center
Norristown, Pennsylvania
- Provide individual, couples and family outpatient therapy to children, adolescents and adults
- Provide individual therapy to preschool and school aged children at a partial hospital program
- Conduct psychological testing and assessment
- Provide clinical supervision to group therapists, master’s level therapists and students
Internship Experience:
Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern, July 2003-July 2004
Assessment and Treatment Alternatives
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Conduct psychological and psychosexual evaluations to assist with treatment planning, placement planning, diagnostic clarification, and other specific psychosocial and/or legal issues
- Conduct individual and/or family psychotherapy
- Conduct therapeutic supervised family visits
- Consult with treatment team members to assist with ongoing treatment planning and to make intra-agency referrals as needed
- Collect assessment data for ongoing research projects
- Maintain administrative/paperwork duties related to each assigned case
- Provide practicum students training on administrative/paperwork duties
Practicum Experience:
Pre-Doctoral Practicum Student in Assessment August 2001-August 2002
Lenape Valley Foundation
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
- Administered/scored and completed comprehensive psychological evaluations for adults and children
- Completed written psychological evaluations
- Participated in weekly individual supervision
Practicum Student August 1998-May 1999
Central Montgomery MH/MR Center
Norristown, Pennsylvania
- Provided individual psychotherapy for adults
- Conducted mental health assessments for adults and children/adolescents
- Conducted Student Assistance Program (SAP) assessments for children/adolescents
- Presented a case study to agency staff
- Participated in weekly group and individual supervision
Practicum Student May 1995-August 1995
The Devereux Foundation, Whitlock Center
Berwyn, Pennsylvania
- Conducted weekly sessions with clients
- Conducted functional analyses of clients
- Participated in outcome based research
- Completed Annual Psychological Summary Reports
Teaching Experience :
Adjunct Faculty August 2004-July 2005
Department of Professional Psychology
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA
- Responsible for teaching graduate level course, Theories of Counseling.
Teaching Assistant, General Psychology Bloomsburg University January 1996-May 1996
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
- Prepared examination questions and conducted weekly study sessions with undergraduate general psychology students
- Presented a lecture on eating disorders to a general psychology class of 400 students
Related Experience:
Social Worker Liaison/Group Counselor September 1999-June 2003
Central Montgomery MH/MR Center
Norristown, Pennsylvania
- Provide group and individual counseling to students in the Special Education (Emotional Support) program within Methacton School District
- Consult with interdisciplinary team regarding the social and emotional aspects of the students
- Collaborate with parents and community agencies to access mental health services for the students
Mental Health Therapist September 1999-June 2003
Central Montgomery MH/MR Center
Norristown, Pennsylvania
- Provide individual and family psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and children
- Conduct mental health assessments of adults, adolescents and children
- Conduct Student Assistance Program (SAP) assessments
Per Diem Social Worker June 2001-September 2002
The Horsham Clinic
Horsham, Pennsylvania
- Complete psychosocial assessment of patients admitted to the inpatient units
- Discuss and plan patients discharge from inpatient hospitalization
- Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions
Assessment Center Counselor May 2001-September 2001
Warminster Hospital
Warminster, Pennsylvania
- Completed intake evaluation of patients seeking admission to psychiatric and detoxification units
- Collaborated with other agencies regarding admission process
- Collaborated with emergency room staff in managing crisis situations – completion of 201 and 302 commitment papers
- Assisted admissions department in verification of patients insurance and pre-certification process
Behavioral Specialist Consultant September 1999-March 2001
Central Montgomery MH/MR Center
Norristown, Pennsylvania
- Provided clinical supervision to Mobile Therapists and Therapeutic Staff Support
- Developed treatment plans and behavior modification programs to be implemented in school/home/community settings
Wraparound Coordinator November 1997-August 1999
Central Montgomery MH/MR Center
Norristown, Pennsylvania
- Administratively supervised Therapeutic Staff Support, Mobile Therapists and Behavior Specialist Consultants
- Monitored program adherence to state guidelines
- Managed the interviewing/hiring/training of Wraparound Staff
- Coordinated and facilitated interagency team meetings
- Compiled the necessary documentation for managed care review
- Provided assistance to staff and clients in emergency situations
- Participated in CASSP conferences
- Represented the agency at county and state meetings
Assistant to the Wraparound Coordinator September 1997-Novermber 1997
Central Montgomery MH/MR Center
Norristown, Pennsylvania
- Assisted the Wraparound Coordinator with various administrative tasks including: chart checking preparation of client’s concurrent reviews, and insurance/billing tasks
- Facilitated interagency team meetings
Therapeutic Staff Support December 1996-September 1997
Central Montgomery MH/MR Center
Norristown, Pennsylvania
- Provided one-on-one interventions for a child or adolescent with serious emotional and/or behavioral issues in a school and/or community
Behavior Modification Aid September 1996-Novermber 1996
Main Line Academy
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
- Applied behavior modification and goal setting techniques in a specially designed classroom to enhance the student’s potential
Research Experience:
September 1995-December 1995
Independent Study
Title: The Relationship Between College Students Need for Achievement and Need for Affiliation and Their Participation in Greek Organizations
Supervisor: Winona Cochran, Ph.D.
Site: Bloomsburg University
September 2002-July 2004
Doctoral Dissertation
Title: Short-term Effectiveness Study of Family Based Mental Health Services
Dissertation Chair: Thomas Klee, Ph.D.
Site: Central Montgomery MH/MR Center, Norristown, Pennsylvania
Dissertation proposal approval: 1/03
Dissertation defense: 7/04
Professional Training:
Immaculata University – Introduction to the WAIS-IV – September 2008
Bucks County Intermediate Unit – Treating Eating Problems of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities – August 2008
The Devereux Foundation – ICTR – Positive Behavior Support – June 2008
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic – Children’s Services Training Session for Children’s Evaluators – June 2008
Pennsylvania Psychological Association – A Solution to the Current Ethical Challenges to Risk Assessment; Custody Evaluations: Learning the Ropes (Part 1 & 2) – March 2008
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic – Autism Diagnostic Workshop – June 2007
Norristown State Hospital Psychology Continuing Education Program – Understanding Trauma and its Developmental Effects May 2007
Pennsylvania Psychological Association Annual Convention June 2005
American Psychological Association Annual Convention August 2004
Pennsylvania Psychological Association - Introduction to the WISC-IV and WISC-IV Integrated – March 2004
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