Courtney McCuen-Wurst
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Empathetic and conscientious Clinical Psychologist committed to providing effective care and mental health education. Offering a patient-focused practice style that emphasizes active participation in the development of treatment plans. Successful in establishing rapport with patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Attentive and committed Psychologist with advanced training in evidence-based techniques. Thorough in assessing clients, investigating concerns and helping each person work through issues, build coping techniques and prepare for future triggering situations. Devoted to client well-being and protection from harm.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor, Licensed Psychologist
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
01.2016 - Current
- Developed individual courses of treatment for each patient by evaluating goals, mental health and practical conditions.
- Trained newly hired psychologists on clinic standards and procedures.
- Met with patients and provided diagnoses and consultations.
- Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
- Participated in faculty meetings to discuss department goals and strategy.
- Engaged students in lectures by encouraging sharing of opinions and group interactions.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
01.2009 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients.
- Performed crisis intervention when needed to help stabilize patients in distressful situations.
- Participated in case conferences with other staff members to discuss client progress.
- Consulted with community agencies regarding resources available for clients' needs.
- Attended trainings related to social work practices and mental health topics.
- Provided referrals for additional services such as housing assistance or financial aid programs when appropriate.
- Provided advocacy services for vulnerable populations who have experienced discrimination or abuse.
- Participated in weekly supervision meetings with supervisor to review cases and collaborate on best practices.
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Created and managed thorough pre-discharge plans for clients coming up on reintegration periods.
- Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
- Provided information to access financial assistance, legal aid or housing.
- Identified environmental challenges to client progress through interviews with patient and caregivers.
- Planned and coordinated discharge from care facility to patient's home.
- Organized support groups to help families understand and support client or patient.
Education
MA, PsyD - Clinical Psychology
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia, PA11.2015
MSW - Clinical Social Work
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2005
Skills
- Evaluations and Assessments
- Academic Advisement
- Student Needs Assessment
- Student Evaluation
- Student Engagement
- Faculty Collaboration
- Lecturing
- Academic Research
- Consultations
- Integrated healthcare models
- Case management
- Training and Development
- Dependable and Responsible
- Social perceptiveness
- Mental Health Treatment
- Psychological Testing
- Crisis Intervention
- Emotional Disorders
- Patient screening
Certification
- PA Psychology license-PS018497
- PSYPACT participating provider
- PA Licensed Clinical Social Worker-CW017776
Affiliations
- Adventurous domestic and international traveler
- Avid reader of fiction and non-fiction
- Dedicated mother and partner
Accomplishments
- Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology
- EVP, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
- Education director, Center for Weight and Eating Disorders
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Professor, Licensed Psychologist
University of Pennsylvania
01.2016 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
01.2009 - 01.2022
MA, PsyD - Clinical Psychology
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
MSW - Clinical Social Work
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
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