Austyn Shumard

Background

About Austyn Shumard

I received a bachelor's in psychology through Culver-Stockton College with a minor in Spanish and Child Advocacy Studies, which is a focus of child development and complex trauma. In January of 2021, I began working at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, as a psychiatric technician. I worked with a wide variety of patients dealing with both psychological and medical needs. I left Blessing Hospital in May of 2022 when I began moving to Chicago to further my education. Now, I am living in the city of Chicago and am ending my third year at Adler University for my doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD). In March 2024, I began a master's of science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP) at The Chicago School. I am ambitious, creative, and a team player. I value working in a multidisciplinary team with a wide background. I also can succeed in high pressure situations such as verbal de-escalation. I do best when I am in a position where I do different things frequently as I adapt to the situation very quickly.