Laura Tilson

Licensed Behavioral Specialist Consultant/Mobile Therapist/Psychological Associate/

Supervisor - Brookville Behavioral Health

DuBois, PA 15801

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814-***-****

Work Experience

Licensed Behavioral Specialist Consultant/Mobile Therapist/Psychological Associate/Supervisor

CORE Psychiatric & Psychological Services

November 2014 to Present

• design and direct the implementation of an individualized behavior plan

• identified goals and interventions through the use of different modalities including but not limited to CBT, DBT and ABA

• provide 1:1 therapy to children and adolescents

• provide consultation, observations, data collection and chart reviews

• provide clinical supervision for both bachelor and master level staff

• complete BHRS best practice evaluations under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist

• train staff on how to complete Functional Behavioral Assessments

• conduct and score appropriate assessments

Clinical Director of BHRS

NHS

June 2012 to October 2014

-provide clinical supervision for entire treatment team both bachelor and master level staff

-maintain quality control and improvement for Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Services

-staffing of case with appropriate clinicians

-develop, update and review treatment plans

-ensure agency and state regulations were met and maintained

-perform fidelity reviews of charts on a monthly basis Psychological Evaluator

Nulton Diagnostic & Treatment Center

May 2007 to May 2012

-conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for adults, children, and adolescents

-experience in evaluating a wide array of individuals, (sexual abuse victims/offenders, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, etc )

-work collaboratively with other agencies through consultations and interagency meetings

-make appropriate referrals based on the needs of the client

-trained in DSM diagnosis and diagnostic criteria to meet Appendix T medical necessity

-trained in conducting Trauma Assessments

-trained in CANS and ANSA screenings

-trained in Discrete Trial Instruction

-trained in Crisis Management

-in charge of tracking the progress of each client evaluated during review sessions Adult Mobile Mental Health Therapist

-provide one-on-one individual therapy for adults with mental health difficulties who meet criteria for mobile mental health therapy

-complete comprehensive ANSA screenings and MISA screenings as well as crisis and treatment plans

-work collaboratively with doctors, case managers, probations officers, etc Behavioral Specialist Consultant/Mobile Therapy/Supervisor Children's Behavioral Health, Inc

August 2006 to January 2008

-provide consultation to both families and individual clients

-complete comprehensive treatment plans that include operational definitions of behaviors as well as frequency, duration, and intensity

-provide appropriate communication between all treatment team members

-supervise the implementation of interventions through the observation and consultation of TSS workers

-review, analyze, interpret and update data pertinent to the appropriate and effective treatment of clients and their families

-attend all interagency meetings, psychological evaluations, and school related meetings

-provide psychologists and psychiatrists with updated information to assist them with evaluating the appropriate service needed for the individual

Evaluator

Specialized Dual Psychiatric Behavioral Therapeutic Support Program

-provide a complete functional assessment interview through the utilization of data/chart reviews, consultations, observations, and interviews

-provide recommendations to assist the county with providing appropriate mental health care for the patient

-construct a comprehensive behavioral plan according to the recommendations presented Education

Master's of Science in Special Education and Rehabilitative Science Clarion University - Clarion, PA

2000 to 2002

Bachelor in Human Development & Family Studies

Penn-State-DuBois Campus

1997 to 1999

Associate in Children and Youth Services

Penn State--Dubois campus - Slippery Rock, PA

1993 to 1995

Skills

• Behavioral Therapy

• Mental Health Counseling

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Special Education

• Individual / Group Counseling

• Autism Experience

• Presentation Skills

• Crisis Intervention

• Crisis Management

Certifications and Licenses

Behavioral Specialist License

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