Assistant Professor
Yeshiva University
Hanni Flaherty, PhD, LCSW, is an Assistant Professor and Chair of Advanced Clinical Practice at Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University. She has completed her PhD and MSW at New York University Silver School of Social Work. Prior to returning to NYU for her PhD, Dr. Flaherty practiced clinical social work for over 20 years, specializing in adolescent high-risk behaviors, and continues to work clinically in private practice. Dr. Flaherty’s research interests are in 2 areas: first, clinical social work practice with a focus on adolescent high-risk behavior, including non-suicidal self-injury. Second, innovation implementation, emphasizing the integration of technology in clinical social work practice, education, and research. Dr. Flaherty’s academic training, research, and years of clinical social work experience have uniquely positioned her to be an effective teacher of social work education and a researcher informed by her rich clinical experience. Dr. Flaherty’s career has focused on reducing the stigma of mental health issues and improving mental health services through education, research, and clinical practice.
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