The objective of St. Joseph Institute is to provide the best possible care for the residents in our substance abuse treatment program by offering a renowned professional team of highly credentialed individuals with many years of experience in addiction recovery, behavioral health, pain management and the treatment of co-occurring conditions.
Cindi S. Coffman BA, CADC, CCS
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO, Cindi is proud to be a part of the treatment being delivered by St. Joseph Institute to improve the lives we touch each and every day. Cindi has a psychology degree from Penn State, is a Certified Drug and Alcohol counselor, and is a Certified Clinical Supervisor since 2010. Cindi has more than 23 years of experience working in the field of addiction recovery and mental health wellness. Cindi is celebrating five years with St. Joseph in 2024, during which time she has supervised the addition of a Veteran-specific program and a mental health program. Cindi plans to support the opening of an outpatient program in Allegheny County in 2024. During her free time, she enjoys spending time and making memories with her family, Frenchie, and Tortoise.
Shannon Pasch-Fleck, MA, CADC, CCTS-I
Director of Clinical Services
Shannon has a BA in Criminal Justice and a minor in Sociology from Penn State University and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She has her CADC certification, is Certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist. She is currently pursuing a master’s certificate in Military Trauma and Resilience. Shannon enjoys working with the military and veteran population, as she grew up as an Air Force dependent, and her husband was in the U.S. Army. Shannon has a passion for recovery and has worked in the field for over 22 years. Shannon loves to read, loves the beach, spending time with her family and fur babies, and is always looking for innovative ways to help our clients.
Heather Swank, LPN
Director of Nursing
Heather has been with St Joseph Institute since 2019, and became the Director of Nursing in 2020. She earned her nursing degree through the Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center. She also holds a funeral director trainee license and completed her schooling for that through the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. On top of that, she also volunteers with her local fire company. In her spare time she enjoys going to the beach, spending time with family, fur babies and chickens, and preparing for her first grandbaby this summer!
Brandon Roscoe MD,
Medical Director
Brandon Roscoe MD is a Board Certified Primary Care Physician with areas of focus in both Geriatric Medicine and Addiction and Recovery. He is originally from Central Pennsylvania, but his education and career have taken him from Pennsylvania to New York City to Waterford Ireland to Rural Minnesota where he did everything from delivering new born infants to saving lives in the Emergency Room. He currently resides in Pittsburgh but travels all over the State providing Medical Services to in need patients.
Emily Benjamin, MS, CAADC
Lead Counselor
Emily was awarded a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling with highest honors distinction from Mount Aloysius College in 2017. She completed her undergraduate studies in 2014 and was awarded a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with honors from Pennsylvania State University. Working in the field since 2016, she has years of experience and a dedicated passion for drug and alcohol counseling as she is in recovery, herself: she is a SJI alumni of 2011. Emily is our trauma therapist, facilitating our intensive individualized Veterans Program; she specializes in grief and trauma with a focus in treating PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorders and works with men and women who suffer from traumatic brain injuries and chronic pain. Emily was named the #1 Addiction Therapist in the Nation by Trac9 Informatics in 2022 and again in 2024. She is a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor as she earned her CAADC in 2024 and is currently working toward licensure. Emily is also our family program counselor, working with clients and their loved ones to gain an understanding of the disease of addiction and the impact it has on the family as a whole.
Lauren A. Pritchard, MS, CAADC
Counselor
Lauren has a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State University and a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She is actively pursuing her licensure. Lauren is passionate and dedicated to helping individuals struggling with addiction as she is in recovery herself. She was previously a recovery advocate at St. Joseph Institute. Lauren is also one of our Mental Health Therapists, helping individuals learn ways to better manage their lives, while addressing co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance use. Lauren believes in a holistic approach to recovery, focusing on treating and healing the whole person, mind, body, and spirit. In her free time, she enjoys live music, art, hiking, facilitating recovery-based meetings in her community and spending time with family, friends, and her dogs.
Jennifer Mallery
Counselor
Jennifer has been working in the drug and alcohol field since 2008. She is currently pursuing her Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology from Liberty University with an anticipated graduation of December 2022. She specializes in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy and has a passion for working with clients who struggle with opiate addiction. She has been married to her husband for 25 years and is a mother of two sons. She has a 2-year-old grandson who is the love of her life.
Megan Yocum,
Counselor
Megan Yocum, PHP Counselor Megan is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in 2005 and a Master of Education Degree in 2007. Prior to receiving a clinical position with SJI, Megan has worked in various human service fields. These include Lead Substance Abuse Counselor with an inpatient drug and alcohol provider, Psychological Services Associate at The State Correctional Institution of Houtzdale, Multisystemic Therapy Therapist at Adelphoi Village, and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Megan’s career goals include obtaining her LPC. Megan has a passion for both substance abuse and mental health and strives to make a difference daily in lives she touches. In Megan’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her family.
Ashley Shroyer
Counselor
Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). She holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Community Counseling from Mount Aloysius College. A cornerstone of Ashley’s therapeutic philosophy is her commitment to practicing with unconditional positive regard to help facilitate change. She prioritizes creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences freely. Ashley employs various therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psycho-Educational Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy. She was also recently Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.
Bill Hanlon, PT, DPT, MSPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
Dr. Hanlon is a licensed physical therapist and board certified orthopedic clinical specialist with extensive coursework and 25 years of clinical experience in relieving pain through manual therapy and exercise. He is an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at St. Francis University. As a licensed physical therapist, Dr. Hanlon has had extensive experience treating carpal tunnel syndrome, cardiac and pulmonary problems (including asthma), musculoskeletal injuries, SI dysfunction, piriformis syndrome, chronic pain, rotator cuff problems, knee problems, foot problems and thoracic outlet syndrome.
Hope
CCO – Chief Comfort Officer
Meet Hope! Hope is St. Joseph Institute’s Chief Comfort Officer. Although she’s still a pup, born on February 6, 2024, she takes her responsibility and duties very seriously. As CCO, she loves everyone and has a good sense of people’s emotions. When someone is down, or angry, she uses her secret powers of snuggling to make everything better. She is a ray of hope for everyone at SJI, both clients and staff. In between naps, she loves to play ball, bite shoes, and steal the cornhole bags from those playing a game. Everyone who meets her falls in love with her, and their day is brightened just by her presence. Hope hasn’t always had an easy life. Her mother wasn’t very attentive to her or her sisters (Henrietta and Helga) and as such, all three were bottle-fed. Hope was the smallest of the litter and her chances of making it at first were not good. But Hope lived up to her name and overcame adversities to become a treasured and much loved member of the SJI family.