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Kwadwo Owusu Britwum
KWADWO OWUSU BRITWUM
* ******** **********, *************, ** 17022
630-***-****• *********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A highly motivated, result oriented, Psychology Degree holder with experience in facilitating therapy groups,
coordinating treatment and behavior modification using Applied Behavioral Analysis. Team leader with
excellent analytical, problem solving, research and inter-personal relational skills.
EDUCATION
The Florida Institute of Technology-Online, Certificate Program in Applied Behavior Analysis, January
2014 to Present. Requirements for BCBA candidacy.
The Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg, Masters of Arts in Applied Clinical Psychology, August
2008 to December 2011.
The University of Ghana Legon, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, August 2002 to May 2006.
Relevant Academic Projects:
• Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Determined the correlation between motivation Ghanaian
work attitudes with the use of carefully developed questionnaires.
• Higher Order Cognition: Researched into effect of the length of task on serial recall using the
experimental method.
• Department of Psychology: Led a study for the Department of Psychology into the effects of the
television viewing habits of middle school children on their reading habits.
• Environmental Psychology: Undertook a project in densely populated suburbs to determine the
effects of such areas on residents.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Philhaven-CADD, Lancaster, PA November 2013-To present
State Licensed Behavior Specialist Consultant
Clinical Staff working in the BHRS department
• Developed behavioral treatment plans using ABA interventions.
• Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessments.
• Developed behavioral procedures to teach replacement behaviors.
• Conducted supervision meetings with TSS staff.
• Conducted naturalistic observation of client’s progress with systematic environmental manipulations.
• Conducted reinforcement profiles to help identify appropriate positive reinforcement procedures.
• Transferred skills between TSS staff and client’s families.
• Participated in IEP and ISPT meetings
Philhaven, Lebanon, PA March 2013-November 2013
State Licensed Behavior Specialist Consultant/Mobile Therapist
Clinical Staff working in the BHRS department
• Developed behavioral treatment plans using ABA interventions.
• Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessments.
• Developed behavioral procedures to teach replacement behaviors.
• Conducted supervision meetings with TSS staff.
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• Conducted naturalistic observation of client’s progress with systematic environmental manipulations.
• Conducted reinforcement profiles to help identify appropriate positive reinforcement procedures.
• Transferred skills between TSS staff and client’s families.
• Participated in IEP and ISPT meetings
New Story, Harrisburg, PA December 2011-March 2013
Behavior Specialist Consultant/Mobile Therapist
• Developed behavioral treatment plans using ABA interventions.
• Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessments.
• Developed behavioral procedures to teach replacement behaviors.
• Conducted supervision meetings with TSS staff.
• Conducted naturalistic observation of client’s progress with systematic environmental manipulations.
• Conducted reinforcement profiles to help identify appropriate positive reinforcement procedures.
• Transferred skills between TSS staff and client’s families.
• Participated in IEP and ISPT meetings
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, Harrisburg, PA February 2011-November 2011
Behavioral Health Specialist
Behavioral Health Specialist assisting in coordination of outpatient services.
• Facilitated partial hospitalization child and adolescent groups.
• Co-facilitation of Intensive Outpatient groups.
• Managed and coordinated Outpatient Intake activities.
• Coordinated Outpatient referrals from Inpatient service providers.
• Transferred skills to client’s families.
White Deer Run, Harrisburg, PA December 2010-January 2011
Counselor Assistant
Counselor Assistant managing a caseload of 30 clients.
• Conducted drug and alcohol evaluations.
• Developed treatment plans based on strengths of patients.
• Conducted individual and group therapy session.
• Coordinated resources necessary to help patients develop resilience throughout their recovery
process.
Gaudenzia Harrisburg Outpatient, Harrisburg, PA
Graduate Intern August 2009-August 2010
Graduate Intern at Dauphin County’s preferred Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center.
• Conducted drug and alcohol evaluations for outpatient clients.
• Reviewed and formulated client’s treatment plans.
• Facilitated intensive outpatient group sessions.
• Coordinated and facilitated dual diagnosed clients’ group sessions.
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Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, PA
Graduate Research Assistant August 2008-May 2010
Graduate assistant to the Department of Behavioral Sciences.
• Conducted literature reviews and aided in the definition of constructs for research projects.
• Aided in data collection on research projects.
• Helped with data entry and analysis.
National Health Insurance Scheme, Accra, Ghana.
National Service Personnel October 2006- August 2007
Member of the pioneer group of employees tasked with rolling out a newly instituted National Health
insurance Scheme.
• Led a team that successfully enrolled 800 oil refinery workers within the first two months of the
campaign.
• Facilitated negotiations with various stakeholders on the overall strategy for the phased implementation
of the scheme.
• Crafted and executed marketing communication strategies designed to compliment worker registration
and retention based on research findings from focus groups and surveys.
• Deputized for the manager of claims and assisted during claims vetting.
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Legon, Ghana
Research Assistant June 2006- September 2006
Documented Malaria and Onchocerciasis research findings as part of a program funded by the WHO, the
Japanese and Ghanaian governments.
• Successfully coordinated the first joint Malaria and Onchocerciasis teams and documented research
findings, which were presented to the Government of Ghana.
• Led all communication and strategy initiatives and documented best practices, which have been archived
for future research projects.
• Provided initial and ongoing training and support for field research associates and data analysts.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
5th Annual PA Autism Training Conference (PATC) - 2011
PATC FBA training - 2011
Workshop on Leadership and Management organized at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) by
the Ghana Social Marketing Foundation (GSMF) - 2006
AWARDS
• Certification of Excellence for Best Male GPA, Multicultural Academic Excellence Program,
Pennsylvania State University 2010
• Bunton-Waller Scholarship, Pennsylvania State University 2008-2010
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS Data Entry and Analysis, Endnote.
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MEMBERSHIPS
• American Psychological Association of Graduate Students
• Psi Chi- The International Honor Society in Psychology
• Multicultural Academic Excellence Program
REFERENCES
Brenda Kelliehan (Clinical Supervisor)
Gaudenzia Harrisburg Outpatient, Lisa Verbose (Program Director)
2039 N. 2nd Street Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
Harrisburg, PA 17102. 2501 North 3rd Street
717-***-****/25. Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Michael A. Becker, Ph.D.
School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, Kathleen Livick
Penn State Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
777 West Harrisburg Pike, 2501 North 3rd Street
Middletown, PA 17057. Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Barbara A. Bremer, Ph.D. Kara Pogue (BHRS program coordinator)
School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, New Story
Penn State Harrisburg, 2700 Commerce Drive
777 West Harrisburg Pike, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Middletown, PA 17057. 717-***-****.
Jessica Grier (BHRS program director)
Senel Poyrazli, Ph.D. Philhaven
School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, 283 S Butler Rd
Penn State Harrisburg, Mt Gretna, PA 17064.
777 West Harrisburg Pike, 717-***-****.
Middletown, PA 17057.
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