Mental Health Professional
Resume:
Yaasmiyn M. Stradford M.A.
Sharon Hill, Pa *****
Email: *************@***.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a clinical management position in a challenging environment that cultivates learning and
provides opportunity for advancement.
EDUCATION:
Doctorate of Education in Counseling, Argosy University, in process
Master of Arts in Counseling, Immaculata University, 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Cheyney University, 2005
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
(5/2013-present) Behavioral Specialist/Community Inclusion- Independent Contractor
Kaleidoscope
Working with adults diagnosed under the Autism Spectrum providing functional
behaviors assessments, behavioral plans, and plan implementation.
Providing supervision to behavioral support workers
Transporting clients into community for daily routines and schedules
Education and communication with clients’ family in order to transfer appropriate skills
(1/2012- 1/2013) School Based Lead Clinician
Interact
Providing individual and group therapy clinical services in elementary school setting
including observations, assessments, treatment plan design and implementation
Supervision of school therapeutic workers (STW) for feedback and interventions
pertaining to children displaying behavioral issues
Crisis management and de-escalation
(9/2010- 1/2012) Behavior Specialist Consultant/Mobile Therapist Contractor
Child Guidance Resource Center
• Serving as a consultant to the mobile therapist while maintaining direct contact with
child/family.
• Designing and training on behavior modification plans, providing ongoing assessment,
program design and monitoring,
• Providing intensive therapeutic services to children/adolescents displaying social,
emotional, and behavioral disorders in home, community, school, and other settings.
(7/2011-1/2012) Mental Health/Substance Abuse Therapist Contractor
Northwestern Human Services
• Completed biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans
• Facilitated individual and family therapy session.
• Observed, recorded and reported on treatment, behavior, diagnosis and progress of
clients.
(11/19/10- 07/13/11) Clinician
Community Council
• Providing therapeutic services to assigned preschoolers in the form of play therapy.
• Utilizing therapy in the form of individual, familial, and group therapy.
• Providing ongoing assessment and direct observations of assigned clients.
• Providing supervision and collaborating with teacher/teacher assistant for effective
classroom behavior management.
(3/26/2010- 9/26/11) Behavior Specialist Consultant/Mobile Therapist Contractor
Devereux Foundation
• Serving as a consultant to the mobile therapist while maintaining direct contact with
clients
• Designing and training on behavior modification plans, providing ongoing assessment,
program design and monitoring,
• Providing intensive therapeutic services to children/adolescents displaying social,
emotional, and behavioral disorders in home, community, school, and other settings.
(12/24/06- 3/26/10) Social Services Coordinator
Devereux Foundation
• Serves as a liaison between MR/MH individuals, parents, agencies and unit personnel in
planning and implementing individual’s programs.
• Responsible for the coordination of benefits including Social Security, Medical
Insurance, Prescription Assistance, and renewals as needed.
• Facilitating Individual Service Plan meetings and quarterly reviews while maintaining
adequate documentation.
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