Los Angeles Behavior Specialist

Henna Lala

**** ******** ****. *** *******, CA **057 818-***-**** *****@***********.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a child behavior specialist.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 5 years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum

Skilled in handling multiple confidential files, and writing reports and progress notes in a timely manner

Experience working with clients from different cultures and being culturally affirming

Compassionate, active listener, and motivated by helping others improve their lives

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Research

EDUCATION

California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA

BA in Psychology

California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA

Marriage and Family Therapy (54 credits, 6 credits short but will be finishing online in the next year)

Trauma Specialty Research and learn about techniques and interventions for trauma clients

Safe Zone Training Trained on multicultural competence, diverse populations, open communication, systemic and institutional competence, diverse populations, open clinicians, and therapeutic relationship

Courses on assessment, research, adolescent therapy, child therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, cultural diversity, substance abuse, family systems, trauma, gender and sexuality, psychopharmacology, counseling skills, law and ethics, and diagnoses

Passed AATBS Law and Ethics exam

WORK EXPERIENCE

MFT Trainee August 2021- July 2022

California Lutheran Community Counseling Services, Westlake Village, CA

(200 direct client hours)

Experience working with clients in an individual, couples, and family setting

Intimate partner violence track- working with survivors of abuse and trauma

Effective listening and communication skills

Followed proper HIPAA rules

Counseled individuals and families to define problems, set goals, and develop realistic treatment plans

Maintain a tracking log of all mental health offenders receiving treatment in the community

Incorporated fundamental techniques, assessments, diagnosis and strength-based treatment plans in sessions, using cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, and family systems

Effectively counseled families and individuals with trauma, anxiety, and depression

Personable and able to build a strong therapeutic alliance with clients

Therapeutic Coach November 2022 – Current

Young Adult Institute (YAI) Seeing Beyond Disability, Glendale, CA

Provided support to individuals with co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental or behavioral health needs and their family/primary caregivers/residence services who are temporarily accessing crisis or planned therapeutic services

Worked within the home environment or other community settings to create and implement daily and crisis therapeutic interventions and communicate these interventions with primary caregivers to focus on crisis mitigation and the implementation of strategies to assist in the de-escalation of behaviors using a positive psychology and person-centered approach

Collaborated with coordinators and current support systems to provide assistance on training and guiding family members and group home staff in effective teaching methods for people with disabilities

Researched and presented on different therapeutic interventions for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Created psychoeducation handouts to give to individuals and their system on different types of DSM-5 disorders

School Therapist August 2021 – March 2022

Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), Oxnard, CA

Present different topics on behavior management, managing emotions, coping skills, and much more to four different classrooms of middle school kids with co-therapist

Provide group therapy to middle school students to process trauma, stressors, and any other life events

Work with co-therapist to provide lessons and interventions using cognitive behavioral themes

Use group supervision to process, reflect and give feedback on the groups with other trainees and counselors

ABA Therapist January 2020 – January 2021

ABA Network, Westlake Village, CA

Worked with children diagnosed with autism and focused on helping them with their goals and behaviors

Organized learning and play lessons specific to the kids needs

Worked in a school setting, home setting and an office setting

Personal Child Care Provider Mar 2019 – November 2019

Private Residence, Northridge, CA

Responsible for picking up children and taking them home to help with homework, food, and chores

Behavioral Therapist Aug 2018 – Feb 2019

Its Behavioral, Camarillo, CA

Worked with 4 different children who are on the spectrum and went through to focus on goals and behaviors

One on one setting with child at their home or the office

Non-Profit Intern Sept 2017 – Dec 2017

Boys and Girls Club, Thousand Oaks, CA

Worked with non-profit organization after school helping children with academic and social issues

Responsible for managing my own classroom of kids aged 8-15

Created projects for kids, offered help with homework, and monitored kids as they had free time

Special Needs Supervisor Jul 2017 – Sept 2017

Art Summer Camp, Agoura Hills, CA

Worked at a summer camp and was responsible for watching child who was diagnosed with autism

Responsible for monitoring child, ensuring he felt comfortable and safe in class or play time setting

Taught him social skills and helped him talk to kids/make friends, helped him ask teacher

Sales Associate

Macy’s, Canoga Park, CA Oct 2015 – June 2017

T.J. Maxx, Westlake Village, CA Oct 2014 – Sept 2015

Maintain accurate, attractive merchandise displays, ensuring strategic placement of products for purchases

Managed quality communication, customer support and product representation for each client

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