Kelly Knoch
Franklin
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in behavioral assessment, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. Committed to enhancing student well-being and fostering collaboration within interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School-Based Behavior Specialist
MHY Family Services
Mars
04.2025 - 06.2026
- Conducted behavioral assessments to identify client needs and develop intervention plans.
- Facilitated group sessions to promote social skills and enhance peer interactions among clients.
- Provided crisis management support for students exhibiting challenging behaviors in school settings.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss student progress, develop recommendations, and collaborate on educational decisions.
Mental Health Supervisor/Hospital Liaison
County Of Venango
Franklin
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Provided consultation services to families, schools and community agencies on issues related to mental health.
- Supervised case management staff
- Liaison to state hospital for Venango County residents; attended treatment team meetings, assisted with discharge planning
- Attended treatment team meetings for children in Residential Treatment Facilities, assisted with coordination of care after discharge
- Coordinated and led CASSP meetings for Venango County children and adolescents
Evaluator Clinician
UPMC
Greenville
12.2017 - 09.2022
- Evaluated children and adults in the hospital setting to determine need for mental health treatment
- Facilitated inpatient admissions for mental health and substance use
- Coordinated outpatient mental health services and assisted with discharge planning
- Collaborated with medical team and psychiatric team to determine plan or care for patients
MST Therapist
MHY Family Services
Franklin
11.2011 - 12.2017
- Provided intensive family- and community-based therapy to address antisocial and delinquent behaviors in adolescents
- Collaborated with ecological systems (i.e., juvenile probation, social services, schools) to create and implement treatment plans to reduce the risk of out-of-home placement
- Assisted parents with developing strategies to monitor and promote school performance and attendance
School Psychologist
Cranberry Area School District
Seneca
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Conducted psychoeducational evaluations to assess student needs and inform intervention strategies
- Composed comprehensive evaluation and reevaluation reports to support student placement and programming decisions
- Attended MDE and IEP meetings to present evaluation results and offer tailored recommendations for student support
Education
Master of Education - School Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05-2010
Master of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC12-2005
Skills
- Behavioral assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Case management
- Psychoeducation
- Mental health consultation
Timeline
School-Based Behavior Specialist
MHY Family Services
04.2025 - 06.2026
Mental Health Supervisor/Hospital Liaison
County Of Venango
09.2022 - 04.2025
Evaluator Clinician
UPMC
12.2017 - 09.2022
MST Therapist
MHY Family Services
11.2011 - 12.2017
School Psychologist
Cranberry Area School District
06.2010 - 06.2011
Master of Education - School Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Master of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Coastal Carolina University