Ann C. Wilder
Coraopolis,Pennsylvania
Summary
Behavioral health professional with proven expertise in therapeutic interventions and client-centered care. Skilled in crisis intervention, treatment planning and multiple approaches to cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently seeking to achieve positive client outcomes. Known for effective communication, empathy, and reliability in high-pressure environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Therapist III
UPMC
09.2024 - Current
- Enhanced treatment outcomes with comprehensive assessments, tailored treatment plans, and consistent progress monitoring.
- Supported colleagues during challenging cases by offering insights gained from personal experience working with similar populations or presenting symptoms.
- Educated families about mental health issues, promoting understanding of diagnoses and empowering them to better support their loved ones during treatment.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between levels of care for clients by collaborating with outpatient, inpatient, or residential treatment team members.
- Served as a mentor to new therapists within the organization, providing guidance and sharing expertise in clinical practice development.
- Coordinated care seamlessly with internal/external providers, such as psychiatrists or medical doctors, when necessary for optimal integrative care outcomes.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping mechanisms to manage stressors more effectively and improve overall wellbeing.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals in a hybrid manner with face to face and virtual services providing consistent care and maximizing access to mental health services in a remote area of Western PA
LCSW Clinician Virtual Telemed
Tava Health
08.2024 - Current
- Deliver high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing tailored treatment plans based on evidence-based clinical practices and interventions.
- Provided patients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations.
- Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions as part of EAP services for high level academic institutions within the state of Pennsylvania
LCSW Clinician Virtual Telemed
Recuro Health
01.2020 - Current
- Providing virtual psychotherapy services for adults referred through personal EAP programs in Texas and PA
- Conducted thorough intake assessments and applied evidenced based interventions through virtual telehealth environment
- Developed tailored treatment plans by utilizing various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy in a virtual telehealth environment.
Behavioral Health Therapist III
UPMC
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Documented patient information through analyzing clinical data, reviewing behavioral screening tools, completing clinical assessments, collaboratively identifying and diagnosing nature of clients' problems.
- Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with multiple specialty physicians, interacted with multiple chronic pain providers, including OT, PT, and Psychological providers
- Supervised clinicians-in-training within UPMC Chronic Pain Division
Behavioral Health Therapist II/ LCSW
UPMC Magee Women's Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Integrated Advanced Clinical Practice (IACP) in sexual medicine division including behavioral health services for endometriosis, IVF, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Chronic Pain
- Magee Behavioral Health perinatal and post-partum woman care services
- Intakes, assessments and psychotherapy for individuals and couples, in person and telehealth
LCSW Outpatient Therapist/Virtual Telemed
Today Has Purpose
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided virtual telehealth psychotherapy service
- Intakes, assessments and therapy for individuals, couples, and families
Outpatient Therapist/School Based Mental Health
Family Behavioral Resources
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Providing clinical services in outpatient clinic setting to consumers seeking behavioral health support
- Intakes, assessments, and on-going individual/family therapy in school-based setting
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
Carlow University
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Teaching classes in MSW & BSW program; Direct Practice & Program Evaluation online course development
- Spearheaded launch of newly formed MSW program and collaborated on CSWE accreditation process
- Leadership through appointment to task force charged with Children on Campus policy revision
- Service to College of Social Change committees: Faculty Development, Women and Gender Studies
Clinical Social Worker
Deer Oaks Behavioral Health Organization
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided clinical services in Gero-Psychology including assessment, evaluation and treatment to older adults residing in long term care facilities located in Nacogdoches and Angelina counties.
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
Stephen F. Austin State University School of Social Work
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Teaching classes in MSW program; Research Methods, HBSE & online course development
- SSW representative on Liberal and Applied Arts College Council, Gender Studies Advisory Committee and SFA Lavender Lumberjacks in coordination with Title IX and Dean of Cultural Affairs
- Departmental committee service including MSW Admissions, Research and International Committee Chair
- Faculty liaison for Tx Transgender Nondiscrimination Summit held at SFA, June 2017
Teaching Fellow & Graduate Research Assistant
University of North Texas
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Teaching Fellow: Fall 2013 Sexuality and Aging. Spring 2014 Sociology of Aging. Online instructional services provided including course enhancements.
- Assisted in course preparation and execution of Sociology classes: Marriage and Family, World Populations, Sociology and Sexuality and Applied Gerontology classes: Geriatric Case Management and Sexuality of Aging. Duties included face to face instruction, grading and curriculum development using Blackboard Learn.
- Assisting on qualitative research project completing QA on DART Transit Oriented Development study. Contribution included qualitative interview analysis, classroom presentation, and report writing.
Medical Social Worker
Rosas First Quality Home Health Care/Hospice Home Care Network
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Conducted Social Work evaluation with patients receiving Home Health and Hospice services throughout Tarrant County primarily serving high need patients requiring complex level care in JPS network.
- Assisted nursing staff with care planning, family consultation and community referrals.
Instructor
University of Texas at Arlington SSW Continuing Education
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Prepared and presented two workshops on the neurological underpinnings of behavioral conditions as part of a Military Certificate training program; specific emphasis on senior adult veterans.
Clinical Social Worker
Co-Health/Concept Healthcare
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Provided clinical services for company providing psychological evaluation and treatment to patients residing in both at home and in long-term care facilities located in Tarrant and Dallas Counties.
- Facilitated in-service trainings, quarterly utilization review, mental health evaluation and treatment, case management and care coordination with multiple medical care providers at facility.
- Primary emphasis on serving senior adults and their family members utilizing motivational interviewing, solution focused brief therapy, family therapy and cognitive behavioral interventions.
- Provided behavioral consultation to nursing home staff through in-service training workshops.
Clinical Social Worker & Program Coordinator
Vericare
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Clinical services and program development for company providing mental health assessment, evaluation and treatment for patients residing in long term care facilities.
- Served at two facilities in Arlington, preceded by six facilities in the Abilene and surrounding area.
- Duties included in-service trainings, quarterly utilization review, mental health assessment, evaluation and treatment, case management and care coordination with multiple medical care providers at facility.
- Served senior adults and their family members utilizing SOBT, CBT, MI and family therapy interventions.
- Provided behavioral consultation to nursing home staff through in-service training.
Education
PhD, Doctor of Philosophy - Sociology, Aging/Applied Gerontology
University of North Texas
MSSW, Master of Science - Social Work
University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Art & Philosophy
Texas Woman's University
Skills
- Client-centered approach
- Suicide risk assessment
- Professional ethics
- DBT, CBT, SFBT, MI trained
- Trauma informed CBT
- Multicultural competence
- Grief counseling
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- EMDR Level 2 Trained
- LGBTQAi affirming
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded the development of a hybrid behavioral health telemedicine program in the Clarion, PA region, addressing gaps in local mental health service availability.
- Collaborated with physicians and community stakeholders to design clinic workflows and streamline referral processes for greater accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved communication workflows through EPIC medical record system across multiple departments and divisions with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of specialized physicians and health care providers to develop innovative behavioral health program to treat endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain and infertility in reproductive endocrinology clinic
Certification
- LCSW PA, 2020, currently active
- EMDR Level 2 Trained, PA 2020
- LCSW Texas #36157, 2001 currently active
- CISW License - inactive and in good standing, AZ (1997-2001)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Interests
- Music
- Creative Writing
- Participate in local theater productions, enhancing my public speaking and teamwork skills
- Environmental Stewardship
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Mindfulness Practices
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Title: Ann C. Wilder, PhD, LCSW
Timeline
Behavioral Health Therapist III
UPMC
09.2024 - Current
LCSW Clinician Virtual Telemed
Tava Health
08.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Therapist III
UPMC
08.2022 - 09.2024
Behavioral Health Therapist II/ LCSW
UPMC Magee Women's Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2022
LCSW Clinician Virtual Telemed
Recuro Health
01.2020 - Current
LCSW Outpatient Therapist/Virtual Telemed
Today Has Purpose
01.2020 - 01.2022
Outpatient Therapist/School Based Mental Health
Family Behavioral Resources
01.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
Carlow University
01.2018 - 01.2019
Clinical Social Worker
Deer Oaks Behavioral Health Organization
01.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
Stephen F. Austin State University School of Social Work
01.2014 - 01.2018
Teaching Fellow & Graduate Research Assistant
University of North Texas
01.2012 - 01.2014
Instructor
University of Texas at Arlington SSW Continuing Education
01.2011 - 01.2012
Medical Social Worker
Rosas First Quality Home Health Care/Hospice Home Care Network
01.2010 - 01.2013
Clinical Social Worker
Co-Health/Concept Healthcare
01.2009 - 01.2011
Clinical Social Worker & Program Coordinator
Vericare
01.2004 - 01.2009
MSSW, Master of Science - Social Work
University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Art & Philosophy
Texas Woman's University
PhD, Doctor of Philosophy - Sociology, Aging/Applied Gerontology
University of North Texas
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