David T. Suda, M.Ed.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Clinical Experience in schools, inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community programs.
- Clinical supervisor for residential program, managing all residential operations.
- Management experience in supervising & training direct care staff to work with patients.
- Wrote patient manuals (CBT, Anger, Problem Solving) & training manuals for staff.
- Able to adapt and work in a variety of settings, including community, hospitals, schools, and homes.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Inpatient Behavior Specialist, Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit, Jan 2009 to April 2013
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Pittsburgh, Pa.
- Provided trainings for unit staff in CBT, PMT, problem solving, and selected topics.
- Provided supervision for milieu staff on the unit.
- Attended and provided feedback in daily team meetings.
- Met privately with highlighted patients, providing CBT & DBT therapies.
- Met privately with families to provide parent training.
School Based Therapist, Bridges for Education & Medicine, March 2005 –Jan 2009
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Pittsburgh, Pa.
- Provided intake psychiatric evaluations at select schools: Sto-Rox, Schenley, Alderdice, & Obama Schools.
- Provided group, individual, and family therapy for students and families.
- Scheduled child psychiatrist appointments, evaluation & medication appointments.
- Mentored 5th year psychiatric residents/fellows from WPIC on-site in the benefits of school-based therapy.
Supervisor Summer Camp, John Merck Camp Include, Summer Sessions 2007-08
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Pittsburgh, Pa.
- Supervised ten clinicians working with twenty children diagnosed with autism for a twelve week program in the summer.
- Designed, wrote, and implemented behavioral programs for children.
- Provided crisis management for children and staff.
- Completed daily notes for each child., and parent contacts.
Clinical Supervisor, Kid Step Residential Treatment Facility, 2004-2005
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Pittsburgh, Pa.
- Responsible for care and treatment of residents (adolescents 12-18) in long term treatment facility.
- Supervised direct care staff, provide training, support, and on-call duties.
- Supervised two social workers, providing training in family therapies.
- Managed budget, daily operations, hiring, and management of staff.
- Provided as-needed individual, family, & group therapy.
Family Therapist, Family Based Mental Health Program, 2000 to 2004
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Pittsburgh, Pa
- Provided in-home individual & family therapy within Pittsburgh region.
- Completed requirements for certification (3 years of supervision).
- Provided on-call crisis services.
- Provided case management services to families.
Milieu Therapist II, Psychiatric Inpatient Child and Adolescent Unit, 1995-2000
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Pittsburgh, Pa.
- Provided direct care for patients admitted to the unit.
- Responsible for group work in areas, social skills, anger management, & problem solving.
- Provided crisis management, and was trained as a trainer in crisis management.
- Responsible for interns, training, and supervising them.
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Psychology & Education. (54 credits)
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Grade Point Average: 3.65
Graduate Coursework in Psychology.
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Existential & Psychoanalytical Psychology (18 credits)
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.
University of Pittsburgh, (Greensburg campus), Pa.
(Minor literature & philosophy)
Honors Grade Point Average
Licensure and Certifications
Successful completion of National Counselor Certification Examination-2008.
Completed 3000 hours of Clinical Training & Supervision both inpatient and outpatient therapy.
Currently working to renew Licensed Professional Counselor License (expired in 2011)
Family Based Certification, 2004
Completed 3 years of training and supervision as family therapist, as part of the Allegheny county’s Family Based therapy program.
Crisis Trainer, July 2006
Completed 80 hours of intensive specialized training in Crisis Management. This included training in deescalating patients, and also physical restraint focused on keeping patient’s safe.
