Kathleen Corcoran
PITTSBURGH
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Family Therapist with a proven track record at UPMC, adept in family therapy and team leadership. Expert in enhancing family dynamics and fostering healthy relationships through strength-based approaches and therapeutic interventions. Significantly improved training effectiveness and client satisfaction, leveraging skills in clinical assessment and autism spectrum support.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Family Therapist/Consultant
UPMC Center for Children and Families
05.2023 - Current
- Supervise doctoral students behind the mirror while rendering mental health and counseling services to families, focusing on development of healthy relationships.
- Provide feedback, on the spot, to the therapist in the room, working with a family.
- Train doctoral students in utilizing the Logic Model in Family Therapy.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
- Develop trainings and deliver presentations to facilitate learning and retention among diverse audiences.
Clinical Coordinator
UPMC WPH Family Based Mental Health Program
02.2015 - Current
- Provide supervision to therapists, offering guidance and feedback on their professional development.
- Assess families needs for family therapy
- Respond to crisis situations.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely assessments, treatment planning and paperwork.
- Monitor adherence to ethical guidelines among clinical staff members.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified Family Based personnel.
- Foster collaborative environment, encouraging interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Conduct performance evaluations for clinical staff.
- Advocate for patient, ensuring their voices were heard in treatment planning and decision-making processes.
- Evaluate treatment effectiveness regularly.
- Facilitate family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
- Implement behavioral modification techniques for clients.
- Use CBT, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.
- Create a safe environment that fosters communication.
- Establish strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity.
- Create safe environments.
- Strengthened family relationships through targeted family therapy sessions, addressing communication barriers and emotional disconnects.
- Cultivated safe therapeutic environment, ensuring confidentiality and respect for all patients.
Trainer
UPMC WPH Family Based Training Program
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to create accurate training content.
- Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
- Engaged with subject matter experts to ensure training content accuracy and relevance.
- Boosted training session effectiveness with integration of multimedia tools.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Developed customized training materials for various industries, ensuring relevance to the target audience.
Psych Specialty Counselor
UPMC WPH Family Based Program
06.2006 - 02.2015
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes.
- Empowered families.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques.
- Utilized assessments to identify client needs.
- Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients.
- Designed culturally-sensitive interventions.
- Comminuted effectively with outside service providers.
- Coordinated referrals between agencies to ensure seamless transitions to other services.
- Enhanced family dynamics by providing family counseling sessions.
- Advocated for clients' needs, connecting them with community resources to support their well-being.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Attended weekly team, individual , and group supervisions.
Mobile Therapist/Behavioral Consultant
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Educated family members on how best to support their loved ones throughout the therapeutic process.
- Served as a liaison between clients, families, and other healthcare providers, ensuring cohesive care plans.
- Enhanced client engagement by incorporating personalized mobile therapy sessions.
- Maintained strict confidentiality standards while handling sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, prioritizing safety and stabilization for clients in distress.
- Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Developed treatment plans and kept precise records of interventions and outcomes.
Social Skills Group Leader
Pressley Ridge School
09.2001 - 09.2005
- Facilitated groups of 4 to 5 children with Autism using Stanley Green Spans Floor Time Model.
- Applied positive counseling techniques to assist in relationship building, emotional regulation, and shaping behaviors.
- Organized and planned activities based on the groups social skills level.
- Implemented methods of communication and social awareness.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Counseling
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA05-1997
Skills
- Strength-Based Approach
- Team Leadership & Development
- Family Therapy
- Experience with Autism Spectrum
- Clinical Assessment
- Patient-Centered Interventions
Timeline
Clinical Family Therapist/Consultant
UPMC Center for Children and Families
05.2023 - Current
Trainer
UPMC WPH Family Based Training Program
09.2019 - 05.2023
Clinical Coordinator
UPMC WPH Family Based Mental Health Program
02.2015 - Current
Psych Specialty Counselor
UPMC WPH Family Based Program
06.2006 - 02.2015
Mobile Therapist/Behavioral Consultant
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
09.2005 - 06.2006
Social Skills Group Leader
Pressley Ridge School
09.2001 - 09.2005
Master of Science - Clinical Counseling
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Point Park University
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