CELENA BENJAMIN

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EDUCATION

M.S., Capella University (October 3,2005-June 13, 2008) Education (Specialization: Training & Performance Improvement) Cum G.P.A.: 3.6

M.A., Webster University (January 1996-August 9, 1997) Orlando, FL Mental Health Counseling: Cum G.P.A.: 4.0

B.A., The University of the South (September 1991-May 1995) Sewanee, TN Psychology: 3.10/Minor: Religion: 3.29/Cum G.P.A.: 3.09

D.A.P.A. (Certified Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association): January 1999

L.M.H.C. (Licensed Mental Health Counselor): Expiration date: March 31, 2013

BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst): Recertification Date 6/30/20l4

NCC (National Certified Counselor): Expiration date: July 31, 2012

RESEARCH

Research Assistant: The University of the South, Sewanee, TN (1993-5) responsible for assisting the development of a research project, interviewing and interpretation of data.

SEPA presentation: presented a poster of my independent study project, Clowning Around (1995).

Scientific Sewanee: presented a poster on my independent study project, Reality Monitoring in Young Children. Helped design a study where 4 and 5 year-olds would be tested on whether they could recall and distinguish between real actions (performed and imagined) and new actions (to test suggestibility) (1994).

EMPLOYMENT

Clinical Director/Behavior Analyst: Florida Mentor (January 31, 2011- Present) Avon Park, FL. Develop, train and implement behavior programs. Present Behavior Service Plan to the Local Review Committee for approval. Conduct formal trainings, provide technical assistance and consultation, conduct examinations and assessments. Supervised and conduct monitoring for two Intensive Behavior Group Homes, one Behavior Focus Group Home and one ICF/MR. Conduct Behavior Assistant Training. Responsible for the over sight of clinical programming for the Lakeland Area group homes and Intensive Care Facility located in Avon Park, FL.

Behavior Analyst: Brevard County School Board (July 7, 2010-February 1, 2011) Melbourne, FL. Responsible for the development and application of behavior programs for South Area (consisting of 25 schools). Provided assessments of targeted behavior problems. Also trained teachers and staff to implement individualized behavior plans.

President: Behavior Building Blocks (July 2005-Present) Vero Beach, Florida. Directs, leads, trains, and supervises professional and direct care staff. Develop Quality Improvement Plans. Provide training and monitoring of data. Modify programs, treatment plan and provide feedback staff.

Behavior Analyst: Behavior Building Blocks (July 2004-present) Vero Beach, Florida. Provide Behavior Analysis Services. Provide consultation to parents and agencies in District 15 regarding behavior programs. Provide training and monitoring of data. Present behavior program to District 15 LRC. Modify program and provide feedback to caregivers, as needed. Supervised support staff.

Subcontractor/Behavior Analyst/Group Home Manager: Pieces of a Dream (1/2007-7/2008) Vero Beach, Florida. Directs, leads, trains, and supervises professional and other staff at Dream Catcher’s Group Home. Provide Behavior Services, as on-site behavior analyst.

Subcontractor/Behavior Analyst: Jennings Applied Behavior & Cognitive Center (01/2006-04/2006) Satellite Beach, FL. Provide Behavior Analysis Services. Provide consultation to parents and agencies in District 15 regarding behavior programs. Provide training and monitoring of data. Present behavior program to District 15 LRC. Modify program and provide feedback to caregivers, as needed. Supervised support staff.

Subcontractor/Supervising Behavior Analyst: Loving Touch Group Home (05/2008-10/2009) Port St. Lucie, FL Provide Behavior Analysis Services and monitoring for the behavior focus group home. Provide consultation related to behavior programs. Provide training and monitoring of data. Present behavior programs to District 15 LRC. Modify programs and provide feedback to caregivers, as needed. Supervised support staff.

Licensed Practitioner: Family Preservation (5/15/2009-11/20/2009) Fort Pierce Florida. Provide counseling services to individuals and families, conduct intakes, develop service plans, develop treatment plans and treatment plan reviews.

Subcontractor/Behavior Analyst: Mentor Network (6/1/2006-3/31/2008) Stuart, FL Provide Behavior Analysis Services and monitoring for the group homes and cluster. Provide consultation related to behavior programs. Provide training and monitoring of data. Present behavior programs to District 15 LRC. Modify programs and provide feedback to caregivers, as needed. Supervised support staff.

Subcontractor/Behavior Analyst: Pinnacle Group (July 2003-September 2004) Grant, Florida. Provide Behavioral Analysis services. Provide consultation to parents and agencies in District 15 regarding behavior programs. Provide training and monitoring of data. Present behavior program to District 15 LRC. Modify program and provide feedback to caregivers, as needed.

Quality Assurance Analyst: Mentor Network /Formally, Developmental Systems, Inc./American Habilitation Services (March 1, 2003-June 2003) Tucson, AZ Provided support, training, consultation, and feedback directly to Tucson Region. Responsible for internal reviews of services. Also responsible for analyzing trends in both internal and external review results. Worked with service sites, regional and state management teams to develop proactive plans for improvement. Complete functional assessments and facilitate Person-Centered Plans.

Behavioral and Therapeutic Consultant: (December 2002-June 2003) provided an array of therapeutic services to various providers through out Tucson, AZ.

Subcontractor/consultant: Devereux Arizona: (December 2002-June 2003)Tucson, AZ. Provided therapeutic services to different clients in a home and community based setting.

Quality Advisor: Developmental Systems, Inc./American Habilitation Services, Inc (December 17, 2001-February 28, 2003) Tucson, AZ Provided support, training, consultation, and feedback directly to Tucson and Central Arizona Region (Casa Grande and Payson). Conducted internal reviews of services. Also responsible for analyzing trends in both internal and external review results. Worked with service sites, regional and state management teams to develop proactive plans for improvement. Provided Behavior Analysis Services. Completed functional assessments and facilitated Person-Centered Plans.

Program Director: Developmental Systems, Inc./American Habilitation Services, Inc. (December 27, 2001-November 29, 2002) Tucson, AZ Directs, leads, trains, and supervises professional and other staff at Thorntree Group Home. Carried out operations and quality services to consumers in accordance with state and federal standards and company policies.

Behavior Analyst: Brevard County School Board (October 30, 2000-November 30, 2001) Melbourne, FL Responsible for the development and application of behavior programs for Area II (consisting of 25 schools). Provided assessments of targeted behavior problems. Also trained teachers and staff to implement individualized behavior programs.

Behavior Analyst: Behavior Works (February 2001–November 2001) Melbourne, FL Responsible for the development and application of behavior programs.

Therapist: Intervention Services (July 24, 1996-November 2001) Orlando, FL Melbourne, FL Responsible for the development and application of therapeutic treatment plans. Provided validations and individualized counseling.

Behavior Analyst: Intervention Services (July 24, 1996-November 2001) Orlando, FL, Melbourne, FL Responsible for the development and application of behavior programs. Taught behavior concepts and interventions. Trained parents to independently demonstrate competence of the individualized behavior program.

Supervisor: Prevent of Brevard (7/2000-10/25/2000) Melbourne, FL Responsible for supervising an outpatient treatment program.

Treatment Coordinator: Devereux Hospital (August 9, 1999-June 16, 2000) Viera, FL Responsible for assessment, intake, development of treatment plans, and coordinating discharge/transition. Manipulated external variables enabling client to gain the maximum benefit from treatment.

Case Manager/Therapist: Devereux Hospital (September 2, 1997-August 1999) Viera, FL Responsible for development, training and monitoring implementation of individualized behavior programs, conducting group sessions (both psychosexual and social skills) and providing individual counseling. Acted as a liaison between support coordinators and parents. Facilitated step-down placement searches. Supervised, trained, and evaluated staff performance.

Adult Counselor: The Center for Drug-Free Living (March 1997-September 1, 1997) Orlando, FL Responsible for counseling adults (substance abuse) in individual and group settings.

Alpha Counselor: The Center for Drug-Free Living (July 24, 1995-March 1997) Orlando, FL Responsible for counseling, disciplining, testing, and educating, a caseload of nineteen fourth and fifth grade students.

Volunteer: Orange Center Elementary (1996) Orlando, FL Worked with extended day program.

Counselor: Catalina Elementary School (1994-1995, summer) Orlando, FL Responsible for the well being of 50+ children (Kindergarten-sixth graders). Assisted the Extended Day Coordinator in the planning of activities, distribution of meals, and supervision of the children.

Volunteer: Sewanee Head Start (1994) Sewanee, TN Responsible for testing children’s mental/physical skills.

HONORS /PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• Member of District 15 Local Review Committee (August 2003-March 2011)

• Member of American Counseling Association (Since 2003)

• Member of the American Psychotherapy Association (Since 1999)

• Member of the Central Florida Association of Behavior Analysts (1998-00)

• Member of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysts (Since 1998)

• Psi Chi: National Psychology Honors Society (1995)

• National Dean’s List (1997).

SPECIAL TRAINING

CPR/First Aid Trained • PCM Trained• Person Centered Planning Facilitator• CP/I Trained

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