Beau Brendley Psy.D., CCTP, CCATP

Experience

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  Central Montgomery Mental Health Outpatient program

  Mar 2001 - Jan 2002

  Case Manager

  Assist adults suffering from severe mental illness and substance abuse in receiving benefits, accessing proper medical attention, and performing activities of daily living. Ensure medication compliance. Designed and implemented treatment plans. Provide crisis management and brief counseling as required.

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  Adult Anxiety Clinic

  Jun 2003 - May 2004

  Research Assistant

  Coordinated research study exploring assessment of generalized anxiety within college students. Designed and managed large research database. Participate in role-play exposures for treatment of social phobia. Observed live treatments of social phobia and generalized anxiety disorder. Assist in daily clinic operations as needed.

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  Temple University Psychology Department

  Sept 2003 - May 2004

  Peer Advisor

  Assist students in selecting classes and practicum congruent with their academic goals. Inform students of research opportunities within Temple University. Assist with fulfilling the schedule requirements for psychology majors. Educate students regarding the requirements and the process of applying to graduate programs. Represent the undergraduate psychology program at Temple University open house events.

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  Animal Lab

  Sept 2003 - May 2004

  Research Assistant

  Administer a study observing the impact of delayed schedules of reinforcement and spontaneous recovery in lab rats. Prepare subjects by recording and maintaining proper weight. Shape subjects behavior in an operant chamber. Assist in the collection and analysis of data.

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  Temple University

  Jan 2004 - May 2004

  Course Instructor

  Spring Semester 2004Instruct undergraduate class on current career opportunities in psychology. Coordinate with appropriate faculty to present specific disciplines within psychology. Assist students on attaining and reading academic journal articles. Discuss career options and academic requirements. Record attendance and grade research/discussion papers relevant to lectures.

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  Northwestern Human Services

  May 2004 - Jan 2005

  Resource Coordinator

  Assisted adults suffering from mental illness receive and maintain benefits. Conduct bi weekly home assessments in the community to ensure consumers compliance with treatment. Designed and implemented treatment plans. Connect consumers with treatment providers. Provide crisis management as required.

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  The Treatment Research Institute

  Dec 2004 - Oct 2005

  Research Assistant

  Implemented and evaluated long-term contingency management study with participants receiving methadone maintenance treatment. Collect urine and Breathalyzer samples. Administer intake, bimonthly, and quarterly assessments. Recorded, entered and managed databases. Completed administrative task for other grants as needed.

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  Parkside Recovery Northwestern Human Services

  Oct 2005 - Jan 2008

  Counselor

  Provide individual and group therapy in an intensive outpatient setting to adults suffering from affective disorders and substance abuse. Responsibilities include daily documentation upon services rendered, conducting bio/psycho/social assessments, designing and implementing treatment plans, conducting quarterly assessments, and providing crisis management as required.

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  Northwestern Human Services

  Dec 2005 - Sept 2008

  Provide weekly supervision for 8 counselors. Assist with the development of counselor clinical skills in relation to addictive/mood disorders with methadone maintenance. Facilitate in-house cognitive behavioral therapy consultation. Monitor quality of clinical care and documentation. Assist with preparation for State and payer annual audits. Record and follow up with incidents on clinic property. Facilitate clinic safety committee. Crisis management when needed. Instructed recent hired employees on how to assess and ensure safety of clients who exhibit suicidal ideation. Inform employees of Northwestern Human Service's protocol regarding crisis management.

  • Clinical Supervisor

    Jan 2008 - Sept 2008

  • Instructor

    Dec 2005 - Sept 2008
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  St. Josephs' University Counseling Center

  Jan 2007 - May 2008

  Intern

  Provide individual counseling to students suffering from psychiatric, developmental, and addictive disorders. Provide Alcohol and Drug assessments to mandated students. Assist with planning and implementing outreach/prevention on campus. Facilitate alcohol skills class for mandated students. Facilitate Drug/Alcohol information to complete National Collegiate Athletic Association requirements.

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  Capital Academy

  Sept 2008 - Sept 2012

  Mental Health Clinician,

  Provide group, family, and individual therapy to adolescents struggling with psychiatric/emotional/learning disabilities in a residential treatment facility. Complete mandated assessments and develop/implement treatment plans. Participate in treatment team meetings and act as a consultant with residential staff. Facilitate specialty group and act as consultant with other clinicians regarding substance abuse. Respond to on call system once per month. Crisis management as required

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  Northwestern Human Services

  Mar 2009 - Jul 2009

  Outpatient Therapist

  Provide individual therapy in an outpatient setting to adults and adolescents suffering from psychiatric, affective and substance abuse disorders. Responsibilities include daily documentation upon services rendered, designing and implementing treatment plans, and providing crisis management as required.

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  Friends Hospital

  Jun 2012 - May 2013

  Psychotherapy Extern

  Psychotherapy Extern facilitating group therapy, individual therapy, and participating in clinical treatment teams. Daily documentation of clinical services. Assist with the development of treatment plans and assessments

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  Capital Academy Haddon/Collings house treatment home

  Sept 2012 - May 2014

  Mental Health Clinician/Residential Supervisor

  Provide empirically supported group, family, and individual therapies to adolescents struggling with psychiatric disorders in a treatment home. Complete mandated assessments such as treatment plans and quarterly assessments. Assist students with general life skills including seeking employment, shopping, and hygiene. Participate in quarterly treatment team meetings to address the progress of students. Facilitate staff meetings to ensure the environment of the house and documentation are in compliance with the State of New Jersey regulations. Provide supervision and consultation for staff and a psychology practicum student. Show less

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  PsyCare Solutions

  May 2014 - Jul 2015

  Psychotherapist

  Provide indivdual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families using empirically supported treatments.

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  Intercommunity Action

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2018

  Provide empirically supported therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in an outpatient environment. Complete intake and bio/psycho/socials assessments. Provide crisis management. Complete treatment plans as required by individual insurance companies. Provide empirically supported psychotherapy and comprehensive brief evaluations to adults, adolescents, children and couples. Complete treatment plans as needed. Facilitate Lego therapy groups for children who experience autism. Provide supervision to psychology Externs. Administer psychological and psycho educational full batteries to children, adolescents, and adults. Facilitate support group for parents who are coping with children who experience autism. Facilitate Lego therapy groups for children who experience autism. Provide drug and alcohol counseling for adolescents and adults. Complete comprehensive bio-psycho-social exams. Facilitate group supervision with psychology externs. Administer psychological and psycho educational full batteries to children, adolescents, and adults. Complete functional behavior analysis in the Philadelphia area school districts and the community for children and adolescents. Facilitate support group for parents who are coping with children who experience autism. Complete comprehensive bio-psycho-social exams.

  • Outpatient Therapist

    Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Post Doctoral Fellow

    Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Pre Doctoral Psychology Intern

    Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Psychology Assessment Extern

    Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
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  Hornstein, Platt and Associates Counseling and Wellness Centers of Philadelphia

  Nov 2016 - Sept 2021

  Psychotherapist

  Provide empirically supported therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in an outpatient environment. Complete intake and bio/psycho/socials assessments. Provide crisis management. Complete treatment plans as required by individual insurance companies.

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  IMA Group

  Mar 2019 - May 2023

  Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  Provide structured interview to pediatrics and adults with Mental Status Exam. Administer Intelligence Tests.Administer Achievement Tests. Provide information to the Pennsylvania Bureau of Disability regarding current functioning. Complete home visits to provide evaluations and assessments. Crisis management as required

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  Springfield Behavioral of Pennsylvania

  May 2023 - now

  Clinical Psychologist

  Provide empirically supported therapy to adolescents, adults, couples and families in an outpatient environment. Complete intake and required insurance information. Specialty focus with Trauma and Anxiety via telehealth and in person.