Amberly Ventura Rivas
Lawrence,MA
Summary
Trained Behavior Therapist leverages techniques to identify unhealthy behavioral patterns and implement proven processes to achieve desired outcomes. Uses exercises, activities and treatment plan to increase socialization and language skills to promote positive and meaningful relationships. Committed to making positive, life-changing impacts for individuals with developmental disabilities by employing psychological and educational approaches to modify and shape behaviors. Seasoned behavior therapist with several years of experience helping clients improve behaviors in different environments using diverse therapeutic techniques. Positive and upbeat professional with expertise in developmental delays. Bringing broad range of field experience to carryout effective behavior programs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Behavior Technician
Behavioral Health Works (Boston Public Schools)
Boston, Massachusetts
09.2025 - Current
- Led implementation of individualized treatment plans for clients with behavioral challenges.
- Documented client interactions and progress notes following organizational standards.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss client needs and improve service delivery.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during all therapy sessions and activities.
- Utilized data collection tools to track client behaviors and inform treatment adjustments.
- Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessments as needed to determine appropriate interventions.
- Monitored client progress, effectiveness of interventions, and modified strategies when necessary.
- Maintained accurate data collection of clients' progress.
Behavioral Therapist
Autism Care Partners
Westford, US
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Observed and tracked client behavior and treatment responses.
- Gathered session data to help with treatment planning and evaluation.
- Experience translating for client's parents.
- Visited clients at their homes, schools, and other locations to use my expertise and make a positive difference in people's lives through skilled interventions.
- Clinical supervisors devised behavioral intervention plans, which I implemented.
- Handled crisis situations and aggressive behavior effectively, skillfully resolving conflicts using tried-and-true strategies.
- Maintained professional boundaries with parents and caregivers while forming strong support networks to help patients achieve their treatment objectives.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and implement problem-solving skills and strategies.
- Individual and family therapy sessions were conducted by me.
- Helped patients better integrate with peer groups and succeed in social and educational environments by modifying behavioral disorders caused by delayed or hindered development.
- Conferred with superiors to determine whether non-progressing clients should be counseled further or referred to other experts in fields such as medicine, psychiatry, or legal aid.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA04-2027
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA06-2024
Skills
- Behavior analysis
- Data collection
- Client assessment
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Parent engagement
- Behavioral management
- Visual supports
- Individualized treatment plans
- Applied behavior analysis
- Verbal behavior approach
- Social skills training
- Functional behavior assessment
- Prompting techniques
- Parent collaboration
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Token economy systems
- Discrete trial training
- Reinforcement strategies
- Crisis management
- Video modeling
- Progress monitoring
- Behavioral contracts
- Incidental teaching
- Natural environment teaching
- Behavioral intervention
- Autism spectrum
- Picture exchange communication system
- Self-management strategies
- Activity schedules
- Parent and caregiver training
- Transition planning
- Individual care planning
- Client engagement
- Verbal behavior training
- Peer-mediated instruction
- Reinforcement procedures
- Direct instruction
- Community-based instruction
- Session preparation
- Prompting strategies
- Error correction techniques
- HIPAA requirements
- Detail-orientated
Timeline
Lead Behavior Technician
Behavioral Health Works (Boston Public Schools)
09.2025 - Current
Behavioral Therapist
Autism Care Partners
11.2023 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Northern Essex Community College