Angela Barnes
Plainfield,IN
Summary
Dedicated Registered Behavioral Therapist with expertise in crisis intervention and client advocacy. Proven ability to create positive learning environments and implement individualized treatment plans for optimal client engagement. Compassionate professional with extensive experience in behavioral assessment and therapeutic communication. Skilled in fostering collaboration among clients, families, and service providers to enhance treatment outcomes and support client progress.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Applied Behavior Center for Autism
Indianapolis, Indiana
05.2015 - Current
- Applied targeted behavioral strategies to strengthen social and communication skills.
- Conducted one-on-one therapy sessions to support client progress and engagement.
- Monitored client behavior and documented progress for review and adjustment.
- Trained new staff on therapeutic techniques and company protocols effectively.
- Provided crisis management when necessary during therapy sessions or other settings.
- Created positive learning environments that encouraged exploration, play, and discovery of new concepts.
- Fostered relationships between clients, families, schools and other service providers involved in the care plan.
- Developed behavior intervention plans in accordance with best practice standards.
PT/OT Technician
Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
Danville , IN
01.2008 - 05.2015
- Executed therapeutic exercises to improve patient mobility and function.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises to enhance patient mobility and function.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care strategies.
- Assessed patient functional abilities, home and work environments, and daily activities to determine necessary interventions.
- Supported family members by providing education about the condition of the patient and available resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology/General Physical Education
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05-2007
Skills
- Behavioral assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Therapeutic communication
- Behavior modification
- Intervention planning
- Patient education
- Client advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Progress documentation
- Problem solving
- Staff training
- Attention to detail
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Individualized treatment planning
- Transition planning
- Discrete trial teaching
- Functional communication training
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Behavior reduction strategies
- Data collection
- Reinforcement systems
- Toilet training
- Motor skills development
- Academic support
- Incidental teaching
- Verbal behavior
- Feeding interventions
- Collaboration with professionals
- Confidentiality practices
- Crisis management
- Self-management strategies
- Sensory integration
- Group instruction
- Patient support
- Leisure skills
Certification
Registered Behavioral Technician
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month 6x
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Applied Behavior Center for Autism
05.2015 - Current
PT/OT Technician
Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
01.2008 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology/General Physical Education
University of Southern Indiana