Special Education Consultant
Resume:
Laura Tilson
Licensed Behavioral Specialist Consultant/Mobile Therapist/Psychological Associate/
Supervisor - Brookville Behavioral Health
DuBois, PA 15801
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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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