Alicia C. Pensamiento
Lombard,IL
Summary
Pediatric behavioral health professional with specialization in ABA therapy and multidisciplinary care. Demonstrated success in implementing behavior intervention plans that improve treatment fidelity and track client progress. Skilled in coordinating care across disciplines such as occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, physical therapy, and social work to provide integrated services. Strong organizational and communication abilities enhance team efficiency and productivity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Assistant Clinical Coordinator
North Shore Pediatric Therapy
Chicago, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Directed daily operations of multidisciplinary clinic focused on early intervention for diverse developmental populations.
- Coordinated care among board-certified behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers to ensure skill generalization.
- Managed caseload of 14+ pediatric clients, addressing multiple treatment goals effectively.
- Developed and executed behavior intervention plans, skill acquisition programs, and caregiver training protocols.
- Scheduled over 30 weekly therapy sessions to enhance attendance and continuity of care.
- Monitored treatment fidelity and client progress using CentralReach to analyze data across several domains.
- Employed CentralReach and data tracking systems to assess trends and support evidence-based clinical decisions.
- Co-led staff onboarding and trained new hires to maintain consistent clinical practices.
Registered Behavior Therapist
North Shore Pediatric Therapy
Chicago
08.2022 - Current
- Provided 1:1 ABA therapy to enhance developmental outcomes for pediatric clients with autism and developmental disabilities.
- Implemented behavior reduction and skill acquisition plans under BCBA supervision.
- Trained functional communication, improved independence, and adaptive functioning through consistent early intervention service delivery.
- Collected and analyzed session data to assess client progress and guide necessary treatment adjustments.
- Fostered strong caregiver relationships to facilitate skill transfer and consistency across various settings.
Patient Care Coordinator
Wonderful Sound for All
Glenview, Illinois
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Coordinated patient appointments and managed scheduling for healthcare providers efficiently.
- Processed referrals and facilitated care transitions between specialists and facilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation in EMR systems, ensuring compliance with privacy standards.
- Managed high-volume communications regarding appointments, referrals, authorizations, and patient inquiries.
- Ensured timely completion and submission of all necessary documentation.
- Liaised effectively with patients, doctors, and staff to promote robust communication and interaction.
- Completed insurance verifications and claim forms during patient intake processes.
Education
Ph.D. - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Northwestern University
Evanston06-2029
Master of Arts - Non-Clinical Communication Sciences
Northwestern University
Evanston10-2026
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Hearing Science
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign05-2022
Skills
- Clinical program management
- Behavioral health services
- Applied behavior analysis
- Crisis intervention
- Early intervention
- Pediatric care coordination
- Caseload management
- Caregiver engagement
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Operational leadership
- EMR systems (CentralReach)
- Staff training
- Intellectual and developmental disabilities
Affiliations
- National Student Speech Language Hearing Association, Member, 10/01/25, Present
- Institute of Developmental Science, Member, 01/01/25, Present
- Women in Behavior Analysis, Member, 04/01/23, Present
- Illinois Association for Behavior Analysis, Member, Present
Accomplishments
- Poster Presenter, Illinois Association for Behavior Analysis, 04/01/26
- Virtual Poster Presenter, BehaviorLive, 05/01/24
- Poster Presenter, University of Illinois Undergraduate Research Symposium, 11/01/22
Certification
- Registered Behavior Therapist, RBT-22-249178
Timeline
Lead Assistant Clinical Coordinator
North Shore Pediatric Therapy
09.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Therapist
North Shore Pediatric Therapy
08.2022 - Current
Patient Care Coordinator
Wonderful Sound for All
06.2022 - 08.2022
Ph.D. - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Northwestern University
Master of Arts - Non-Clinical Communication Sciences
Northwestern University
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Hearing Science
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign