Licensed Behavior Consultant/ Associate Executive Director

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Compassionate and highly skilled clinical health professional possessing exceptional management skills. Demonstrated ability to care for patients with complex, multi-symptom diseases. Strong background in counseling behaviorally challenged children and their families. Solid track record of developing, implementing and improving treatment plans for clients suffering from a variety of illnesses. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.I have over twelve years of work experience ranging from Psychiatry, Outpatient Psycho-Therapy and Behavioral consulting. I have experience with working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and needs.

PA Licensed Behavioral Specialist Consultant

License Number BH001630

Skills:

Redesigned protocols for program management, supervision and daily operation to comply with the 6400 regulations stipulated by the Office of Developmental Programs

Ensured comprehensive analysis of ISPs according to PA Department of Human Services core values identified in Everyday’s Life publication

Used Monday.com to ensure effective staff collaboration and accurate timelines of existing work projects.

Coordinated Care for Patients with Severe Mental Health needs, Family Dynamics and

or Intellectual Disabilities

Monitored evolving practices in ID/DD services and providing leadership in implementing appropriate programmatic changes

Provided leadership in developing new services or expanding present services based on community needs

Provided leadership in the development and implementation of budget including monitoring monthly financial performance against approved annual budget; Managed local billing practices, expenses and revenue

Worked with senior staff to ensure compliance in all areas with regulatory bodies including licensing, human rights, DMAS and community services boards and participates in the creation and implementation of corrective action plans that result from licensing reviews

Managed Developmental Services personnel directly or through others, including hiring, training, development, supervision, evaluation, guidance, discipline, and discharge in keeping with organization’s human resources practices and policies.

Utilized Therap to create monthly/ quarterly reports reflecting resident’s progress on their ISP goals and guided supervisors/ program managers during staff meetings to assist DSPs identify barriers against individual’s progress on their ISP goals

Redesigned individual service plans to ensure collaborative efforts with caregivers, external service providers and state board members

Designed and monitored the implementation of behavioral treatment plan for children diagnosed with behavioral and mental health disorders. These disorders include, but are not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

Provided assistance in the development of adaptive skills in order for the diagnosed child to take a more positive role in the school, home & community setting.

Provided prescribed behavioral consultation to the family and / or school.

Trained the Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS) on appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).

Provided Outpatient Mental Health Therapy for Individuals Diagnosed with Co-Occuring Disorders including MH and Substance Abuse utilizing Integrated Therapeutic Approaches.

Participated in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings

Made Appropriate Referrals: Speech Therapy, OT, PT. Completed Functional behavior Assessments, Initial Treatment Plan and Updated M Treatment Plans.

Monitored Client for Level of Care Changes

Monitored Clients for Adverse Drug Reactions

Employment History

Public Health Management Corporation

1500 Market Street,

, Philadelphia, PA

Licensed Behavior Consultant

December 2020-Present

Malvern Behavioral Healthcare

4610 Street Road

Trevose, PA 19053

Licensed Behavior Consultant

October 2020- Present

Reliance Family Care Services Inc.

242 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA

Executive Director

September 2020- Present

Philadelphia Mental Health Center

1235 Pine Street, Philadelp hia PA

Licensed Behavior Specialist Consultant/ Afterschool Autism Program Clinician

December 2015- August 2020

Warwick Family Services

800 Clarmont Ave

Bensalem, PA

Licensed Behavior Specialist Consultant

September 2014-September 2016

Northeast Treatment Center

SPIN-NET Philadelphia Autism Center for Excellence (PACE)

499 N 5th street, Philadelphia, PA

Licensed Behavior Specialist Consultant

December2013- April 2017

Cognitive Behavioral Services:

3255 N. 5th st. FFS /Mental Health Professional

Program Director for Children Services

March 2012- May 2014

COMHAR

166 W Lehigh Ave FFS/March 2012-February 2013

Mental Health Professional

Juniata Behavioral Health Services

2637 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133

, FFS Mental Health Professional, October 2011- Mach 2012

Best Behavioral Healthcare

5043 Frankford Ave Philadelphia PA19124

Clinical Supervisor

December 2009 - October 2011

Tree Of Life Behavioral Services

7040 Castor Ave Philadelphia PA 19149

Mental Health Professional

May2009 – May 2010

Defenders Association of Philadelphia

1441 Sansom street Philadelphia PA

Child Advocate Social Worker

May 2008-April 2009

Comhar

Whitaker Ave

Philadelphia PA

Therapeutic Staff Support

Elwyn

111 Elwyn Rd.

Media PA

2004-2005

Behavior Consultant

Children Crisis Treatment Center

Callowhill strreet

2003-2004

Therapeutic Staff Support

URL Mutual Pharmaceuticals

1100 Orthodox Street

Philadelphia PA

1999-2003

Laboratory Research Assistant

Specializations and Training:

PA State Board of Medicine - Behavior Specialist License 2014

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network 2014

Department Of Family Protective Services - Texas - Trauma Informed Care 2014

WRAP Facilitation 2013

Story-telling Metaphor 2013

REBT-Certified Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapist 2010

* Functional Behavioral Analysis & Behavioral Modification 2014

* Universal First Aid 2004/

* Adult & Pediatric CPR 2004

* Microsoft Office Skills

Education:

St. Joseph's University -

Masters of Science. ABA 2008

St. Joseph's University –

Post Masters Certificate.

Behavioral Counseling 2009

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