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Dr. Patricia Hillis-Clark, PsyD
Psychologist
390 E. Boot Road West Chester PA, 19380About
Dr. Patricia Hillis-Clark is a psychologist practicing in Villanova, PA. Dr. Hillis-Clark specializes in the treatment of mental health problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Hillis-Clark evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Hillis-Clark because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help. Psychologists may perform a variety of exams and assessments to diagnose a mental condition.
Education and Training
Chestnut Hill College Doctorate in Clinical Psychology 2007
Eastern University Certification Program: School Psychology 2007
Temple University Master of Social Work 2000
Cabrini College Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Bachelor of Arts in Sociology 1996
Florida Institute of Technology Certification Program: Behavior Analysis 2013
Board Certification
Licensed Psychologist: Pennsylvania (by examination: 2009)
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (by examination: 2016) -
Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist (by examination: 2010)
Diplomate; American Academy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (by committee approval: 2011)
Diplomate; Clinical Social Work (by committee approval: 1996)
Certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Financial Success for Nonprofits
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health 2000 - Present
- Leadership positions include Executive Director Children’s Behavioral Health Services 2018 - Present
- Children’s Behavioral Health Services 2009 - 2018
- Clinical Supervisor Devereux Mapleton Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility 2006 - 2009
- Primary Therapist Devereux Mapleton Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility 2000 - 2006
- Children’s Aid Society 1997 - 2000
- Adoptions Social Worker Children’s Aid Society 1999 - 2000
- Intake Social Worker Children’s Aid Society 1998 - 1999
- Foster Care Social Worker Children’s Aid Society 1997 - 1998
- Executive Director Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Pennsylvania Children’s Services Center -
- Chair Division 12 Mentorship Sub-Committee -
Awards
- Awarded scholarship; Beck Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 2010
Professional Memberships
- American Psychological Association
- Devereux Cleo Wallace and Devereux Cleo Wallace Foundation
- Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association of Pennsylvania: Children’s Steering Committee Member
- Leadership Main Line; Main Line Chamber of Commerce: Steering Committee Member
- National Association of Social Workers
- Member of the Association of Child Residential and Community Services Association: Public Policy Committee; 2021
- Member of National Association for Children’s Behavioral Health Best Practices Division; 2016-Present
- Member of Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association: Residential Services Committee; 2018-Present
- Member of Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Provider Advocacy Collation; 2018-Present
- Member of Pennsylvania Psychological Association 2012-Present
- Member of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Executive Leadership Class; 201
- Member of the Commercial and Sexual Exploitation of Children Steering Committee 2018-2019
- Member of the Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Leadership Class; 2017
- Member of Leadership on the Main Line Class Leadership Class; 2017
- Early Career Psychologist Credentialing Scholarship: National Register; 2010
- Fellow by the American Psychological Association – Division 12 Society of Clinical Psychology
Fellowships
- Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Mapleton Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Post-Doctoral Fellow 2008
Internships
- Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health - 1 year
Professional Society Memberships
- Chair and recently awarded Fellow status by the American Psychological Association, effective Jan. 1, 2023, Association of Child and Residential Services
Articles and Publications
- 15 Published Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
- She attributes her success to that she has had the opportunity to work with amazing leaders and mentors over the years that have encouraged her to design and implement very successful programs. She loves her work, and it is extremely rewarding.
Areas of research
PUBLICATIONSMcCurdy, B, Thomas, L., Truckenmiller, A., House, S., Hillis-Clark, P., & Lopez, J.C. (2016). School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports forStudents with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Psychology in the Schools;v53, issue 4, p 375-389.PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONSHillis-Clark, P., & Phillips, C., Wright, R. (2015). Examining the Good BehaviorGame in an Alternative High School Setting for Students who Reside in aResidential Treatment Facility. American Association for Childrens ResidentialCenters Annual Conference 2015. Savannah, GA.Hillis-Clark, P., & Haut, B. (2013). Trauma Informed Care in a ResidentialSetting: Sanctuary Model Outcomes. Pennsylvania Psychological AssociationAnnual Conference 2013; Harrisburg, PA.Kim, H. & Hillis-Clark, P., (2013). Effects of Contact Hours of Females Client,and the Level of Social Aggression and Acuity on Direct Care Providers JobSatisfaction After Accounting for Confounding Variables in ResidentialTreatment. Pennsylvania Psychological Association Annual Conference 2013;Harrisburg, PA.6Scarth, E. & Hillis-Clark, P., (2013). The Impact of Trauma Psychoeducation onCrisis Management in Residential Treatment. Pennsylvania PsychologicalAssociation Annual Conference 2013; Harrisburg, PA.Hillis-Clark, P., Williams, T., Shear, S. & Caulfield, K. (2013). Implementing AThree-Tiered Approach For Conducting Functional Behavioral AssessmentWithin A Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support Model. PennsylvaniaPsychological Association Annual Conference 2013; Harrisburg, PA.Thomas, L., Hillis-Clark, P. & Lopez, J.C. (2013). The Implementation of PBIS ina RTF During Morning Transition. International Conference of PositiveBehavior Supports; 2013; San Diego, CA.Hillis-Clark, P., McCurdy, B., Lopez, J. C., & Khan, T. (2012). PromotingOrganizational Health in Alternative Education through Systematic PositiveBehavioral Supports. Pennsylvania Psychological Association AnnualConvention 2012; Harrisburg, PA.McCurdy, B., Truckenmiller, A. J., Hillis-Clark, P., & Byrnes, J. (2012). PositiveBehavioral Support and Emotional Behavioral Disorders: Providing a SystemsApproach in Alternative Education. National Association of SchoolPsychologists Annual Conference 2012; Philadelphia, PA.Hillis-Clark, P., Thomas, L., & Lopez, J. C., (2012). The Implementation ofPositive Behavioral Interventions and Supports During Morning Transition in aResidential Treatment Facility A Pilot. Pennsylvania Psychological AssociationAnnual Convention 2012; Harrisburg, PA.Hillis-Clark, P., & Siegler, J., (2012). Clinical Quality Improvement in theAssessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents: Piloting a SpecializedAssessment Approach for Clients with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.Pennsylvania Psychological Association Annual Convention 2012; Harrisburg,PA.Hillis-Clark, P. (2012). The Impact of Minority Status of a Client on the GAFRating Score Assigned to the Client. Pennsylvania Psychological AssociationAnnual Convention 2012; Harrisburg, PA.Hillis-Clark, P. (2007). Clinical Quality Improvement in the Assessment andTreatment of Children and Adolescent. Piloting a Specialized AssessmentApproach for Children with Attention Deficit Disorder. Devereux Institute ofClinical Training and Research Annual Quality Management Conference 2007;Villanova, PA.Dr. Patricia Hillis-Clark, PsyD's Practice location
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Pennsylvania Children’s Behavioral Health Services
444 Devereux Dr -Villanova, PA 19085Get Direction
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Pennsylvania
390 E. Boot Road -West Chester, PA 19380Get Direction
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Get to know Psychologist Dr. Patricia Hillis-Clark, who serves the population of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Patricia Hillis-Clark, Psy.D., is a highly experienced professional in the child and adolescent behavioral healthcare field, with over 25 years of dedicated service. She is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania and holds a Certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Currently, Dr. Hillis-Clark serves as the executive director of the Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Pennsylvania Children’s Services Center. In this pivotal role, she is responsible for overseeing the care and treatment of approximately 2,000 children and adolescents annually, who are living with emotional, behavioral, and cognitive differences. Dr. Hillis-Clark specializes in working with highly traumatized populations, including sexually exploited and trafficked youth.
Dr. Hillis-Clark has an impressive academic background, having earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Cabrini College, a Master in Social Work from Temple University, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Chestnut Hill College. Additionally, she has completed certification programs in Financial Success for Nonprofits from Cornell University, Behavior Analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology, and School Psychology from Eastern University.
Actively engaged in professional organizations, Dr. Hillis-Clark is a valued member of the American Psychological Association, where she serves as the Chair of the Division 12 Mentorship Sub-Committee. She is also involved with the Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association on the Children’s Services Steering Committee and contributes to the Main Line’s Chamber of Commerce on the Leadership Main Line Steering Committee.
Dr. Hillis-Clark's dedication to her field has been recognized through her affiliation as a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and as a Fellow by the American Psychological Association – Division 12 Society of Clinical Psychology in 2023. She is a sought-after presenter on various topics such as sexual exploitation, trauma, and resilience, and has also shared her expertise as adjunct teaching faculty at the graduate level.
Dr. Hillis-Clark attributes her success to the guidance and support of exceptional leaders and mentors who have inspired her to develop and implement effective systems of care for traumatized youth. Her commitment to providing compassionate and effective care to vulnerable populations is evident in her extensive experience and dedication to the field of child and adolescent behavioral healthcare.
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- Mr. Anthony R Mina M.ED.1450 East Boot Road West Chester PA 19380
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- Dr. Helen S Hamlet PH.D.1721 Yardley Dr West Chester PA 19380
- Dr. Saundra F Noce PH.D.1566 Montvale Cir West Chester PA 19380
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