Angela Burdick-McPhee

Angela Burdick-McPhee, Ph.D., serves as Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Bushnell University and Director of Behavioral Health Programs in the Department of Psychiatry at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center since 2018.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. from University of Holy Cross
• M.A. and Ed.S. from Seton Hall University
• B.A. from Saint Bonaventure University
• A.S. from Jamestown Community College

Dr. Burdick-McPhee specializes in addiction treatment and clinical mental health with expertise spanning program development, counselor supervision, and evidence-based practices. As a multi-state licensed counselor (LPC, LCADC, CAADC), her research focuses on optimizing addiction treatment protocols and behavioral health service delivery. Her leadership has driven programs to consistent top-10 rankings in Pennsylvania by Newsweek and recognition as Philadelphia's premier provider for Alcohol Use Disorder treatment.

She serves as Subject Matter Expert for the University of Pennsylvania Health System on clinical policy development and as ASAM Implementation Leader for Philadelphia's evidence-based assessment initiatives. Her work directly influences state/federal regulatory frameworks in addiction treatment.

Professional recognition includes:

• Annual top-10 ranking of programs among Pennsylvania's Addiction Treatment Providers (Newsweek)
• Designation as top provider for Alcohol Use Disorder by City of Philadelphia

A U.S. Army combat veteran (Sergeant E-5, Iraq 2004-2006), she integrates military service experience with clinical practice. Her animal-assisted therapy work features an American Kennel Association certified bulldog in patient treatment.