Experience

Clinical Behavior Analysis CBA

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Clinical Services

  • Oct 2022 - Present

• Community Clinical Director-Board Certified Behavior Analyst

  • May 2021 - Oct 2022

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Clinical Supervisor

  • Oct 2020 - May 2021



Fayette County Public Schools (KY)

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Board Certified Behavior Analys

  • Jan 2019 - Oct 2020

  Served as Behavior Analyst for second-largest school district in the commonwealth ofKentuckyHelped develop and implement the district-wide policies regarding the utilization ofbehavior analyst within the school directed environmentProvided consultation and direct service delivery across a 3-tier model to 26 schoolsranging from preschool to high schoolAttended IEP meetings to advocate for service delivery, develop learner appropriategoals and to ensure free and appropriate education for all studentsPresented professional development courses on the topics of Behavior Support Plancreation, Errorless Compliance Training, Functional Analyses, various psychiatricdiagnostic categories, Evidenced Based Practices, etc.Taught crisis de-escalation and containment procedures to district staffProvided initial training to educators who wanted to establish the Registered BehaviorTechnician (RBT) credential. Developed RBT dissemination policy.Oversight and training of newly hired or Certified Behavior Analysts hired to support thedistrict



Eastern State Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst

  • Jul 2014 - Jan 2019

  Served as the primary behavior analyst for adults with dual diagnoses (a diagnosis of amental illness with co-occurring intellectual-developmental disability)• Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify target behaviors, frequency andthe intensity of target behaviors, and develop a functional hypothesis of behaviors• Assessed, designed, and implemented, individualized positive behavioral interventions• Collected, graphed, and interpreted monthly data collection• Monitored the frequency and intensity of behaviors and adjusted behavioralprogramming as needed• Supervised psychology and behavior analyst students with direct clinical contact anddocumentation review• Utilized verbal analysis procedures/assessments in order to determine the level offunctional communication• Attended hospital-wide meetings focused on reducing the frequency of restraints,physical holds, and seclusions.• Designed patient workgroup that focused on teaching appropriate sexual replacementbehaviors• Introduced the DM-ID to clinicians for refined diagnostic procedures and treatmentplanning• Collaborated with BHDID regarding regulation, transition to communities, and bestpractice modalities



HOMEPLACE SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Director-Board Certified Behavior Analyst

  • Sep 2013 - Jul 2014

  Directing supports for an agency that provided Medicaid waiver-based therapiesacross the Commonwealth of Kentucky.Weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly direct supervision of clinicians provided in theform of small group, individual treatment sessions, and on-site supervisionsessions.Developing small groups and present on specialized topics, innovative research,advanced strategies, updated training and collaborative approachesReview and edit behavior assessments, treatment plans, services notes, andbehavior interventions for assigned clinicians. Includes providing feedback onclinically sound practices and evidence-based strategies.Coordinated clinical processes, including PA retrieval, referral distribution andprocess, clinical communication, and case management contact.Assist in the recruitment and retention of new clinicians. Annual performanceevaluation per clinician. Corrective Action Plan development whennecessary/needed.Assist in local advertisement and development of relations with local serviceproviders to discuss all clinical services provided by Homeplace Support ServicesSupervision of regional behavior specialist supervisorsDeveloped budget creation and financial analysis, including setting pay rates,developing financial projection and meeting discrepancy needsProvided trainings on both a national and local level regarding behavior analysis,autism, and other DSM diagnoses

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst

  • Aug 2011 - Sep 2013

  Served as a primary behavior analyst for families and adults with intellectual anddevelopmental disabilitiesConducted functional behavioral assessments to identify target behaviors, frequency andthe intensity of target behaviors, and develop a functional hypothesis of behaviorsAssessed, designed, and implemented, individualized positive behavioral interventions toindividuals within the school system and through home-based servicesCollected, graphed, and interpreted monthly data collected by client caregiversMonitored the frequency and intensity of behaviors and adjusted behavioralprogramming as neededUtilized verbal analysis procedures/assessments in order to determine the level offunctional communicationWorked in a one-on-one setting with children with verbal delays to implement functionalcommunication interventions; including PECS, other picture exchange, Discrete TrialTraining and utilizing the Verbal Behavioral ApproachInstructed families in parent training in order to provide individuals with positivebehavioral intervention skills of redirecting children with problem behaviorsWorked within residential communities to provide staff training and direct interventiontechniques to clients transitioning out of institutional careAssisted case managers and families engage in self-advocacy and assisted in teachingfamilies to better understand Kentucky State law and regulationsFacilitated team meetings