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DANIEL McLAUGHLIN

Rye Brook,NY

Summary

Healthcare professional with a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) and extensive experience supporting patient care, behavioral health services, healthcare operations, and multidisciplinary provider teams. Experienced working within complex healthcare systems across outpatient behavioral health, integrated care, hospital admissions, crisis services, and substance use treatment settings. Skilled in care coordination, healthcare operations, stakeholder collaboration, insurance processes, quality service delivery, and interdisciplinary communication. Brings a systems-focused perspective informed by managing high-volume patient caseloads, collaborating across provider disciplines, improving patient access workflows, and understanding how operational decisions impact patient outcomes, provider effectiveness, and organizational performance. Currently pursuing New York psychology licensure while seeking opportunities in healthcare administration, operations, program management, and healthcare leadership.

Professional with extensive background in mental health, adept at therapeutic techniques, psychological assessment, and evidence-based interventions. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for empathy, analytical skills, and effective communication, ensuring comprehensive patient care and support.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychologist (Licensure Pending)

LIFESTANCE HEALTH
New Rochelle, NY
02.2026 - Current
  • Manage an active outpatient caseload of approximately 30–35 patients weekly within a large multidisciplinary behavioral health organization.
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, therapists, and administrative staff to coordinate patient care and treatment planning.
  • Facilitate continuity of care through referrals, consultation, and collaboration with internal and external providers.
  • Maintain compliance with organizational, regulatory, ethical, and payer requirements through timely documentation and case management.
  • Contribute to a team-based care model focused on patient access, service quality, and positive treatment outcomes.
  • Consult regularly with colleagues regarding complex clinical and operational considerations impacting patient care.

Postdoctoral Fellow

LIFESTANCE HEALTH
Weymouth, MA
07.2023 - 02.2026
  • Managed a high-volume outpatient caseload while providing evidence-based behavioral health services to diverse patient populations.
  • Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment planning and improve continuity of care.
  • Participated in case consultation, risk management discussions, and collaborative decision-making processes.
  • Maintained high standards of documentation, compliance, and patient engagement while balancing clinical and administrative responsibilities.
  • Participated in a patient access initiative focused on improving service availability and reducing barriers to care for individuals experiencing suicidal ideation.
  • Collaborated with administrative personnel regarding scheduling workflows, patient outreach efforts, and operational improvements designed to enhance access to care.

Doctoral Candidate

LIFESTANCE HEALTH
Weymouth, MA
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Delivered behavioral health services utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and supportive interventions.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary treatment planning and consultation with providers from multiple disciplines.
  • Assisted with patient safety initiatives, suicide prevention protocol development, and clinical research activities.
  • Conducted assessments and diagnostic evaluations to support treatment planning and care coordination.

Clinical Intern

HARBOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Plymouth, MA
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Supported integrated behavioral health services within a federally qualified health center environment.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment and improve patient outcomes.
  • Provided behavioral health support for patients experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions.
  • Participated in team-based care planning and interdisciplinary consultation.

Clinical Intern

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
Boston, MA
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Coordinated services for individuals experiencing substance use disorders, housing instability, and behavioral health concerns.
  • Facilitated psychoeducational and recovery-focused groups.
  • Assisted with treatment planning, community referrals, discharge planning, and care coordination.
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to support successful transitions of care.

Admitting Representative

SAINT VINCENT'S HOSPITAL
Harrison, NY
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Coordinated patient admissions for inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient behavioral health programs.
  • Managed insurance verification, benefits review, and authorization processes with public and private payers.
  • Assisted with crisis intake procedures and patient access workflows.
  • Collaborated with psychiatrists, physicians, clinicians, and administrative personnel to facilitate efficient admissions and continuity of care.
  • Maintained accurate documentation and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) - Clinical Psychology

William James College
06-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology

The Catholic University of America
05-2017

Skills

  • Healthcare Operations
  • Program Coordination
  • Patient Access & Intake
  • Quality Improvement
  • Insurance Authorization
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Patient Experience
  • Healthcare Documentation
  • Electronic Health Records: Epic, AMD
  • Software: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
  • Healthcare Functions: Scheduling Optimization, Patient Outreach, Documentation Management, Care Coordination, Insurance Authorization, Workflow Improvement

Timeline

Psychologist (Licensure Pending)

LIFESTANCE HEALTH
02.2026 - Current

Postdoctoral Fellow

LIFESTANCE HEALTH
07.2023 - 02.2026

Doctoral Candidate

LIFESTANCE HEALTH
09.2021 - 06.2023

Clinical Intern

HARBOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
08.2020 - 06.2021

Clinical Intern

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
08.2019 - 08.2020

Admitting Representative

SAINT VINCENT'S HOSPITAL
07.2017 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology

The Catholic University of America

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) - Clinical Psychology

William James College

PUBLICATIONS

Bowles, S.V., Bartone, P., Burt, J., Lee, J.R., Golian, L., Schmitt, A., Cohen, M., Serena, B., Greenhalgh, M., McLaughlin, D., Martin, R. (2016). Resilience, Hardiness and Growth in Military Service Members and Their Spouses. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention.

HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS & LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • Managed an active outpatient caseload of approximately 30–35 patients per week while balancing clinical, administrative, and documentation responsibilities.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, therapists, and administrative staff to support coordinated patient care and operational effectiveness.
  • Partnered with front-desk and administrative teams to improve scheduling workflows, patient outreach processes, and overall patient access to care.
  • Contributed to workflow discussions focused on optimizing appointment utilization, reducing scheduling inefficiencies, and improving continuity of care.
  • Participated in a patient access initiative designed to reduce wait times and improve access to services for individuals experiencing suicidal ideation.
  • Experienced using Epic and AMD electronic health record systems for clinical documentation, care coordination, scheduling workflows, and patient management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Regularly consulted with colleagues and multidisciplinary providers regarding complex cases, treatment planning, risk management, and healthcare service delivery.
  • Developed a systems-level understanding of how provider workflows, scheduling practices, documentation requirements, and patient access processes impact organizational performance and patient outcomes.
DANIEL McLAUGHLIN