ANTHONY O. NJOKU
Licensed Behavior Specialist Consultant
CHERRY HILL,NJ
Summary
Experienced Licensed Behavioral Specialist(LBS) with strong background in developing and implementing effective intervention strategies to children, adults and their families in different settings. Also known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving measurable results . Skilled in behavior assessment, formulating individualized treatment planning crisis interventions(managements) . Honest , reliable and adaptive to any situations , consistently meeting challenging needs and delivering positive outcomes across settings.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Behavioral Specialist (LBS)
ROAD-TO- DESTINY (RTD)
10.2013 - Current
- Maintained a professional and therapeutic relation with client family
- Attended psychological evaluations for client and submits completed treatment plan at time for evaluation
- Assess strengths and therapeutic needs of the client and the family.
- Conduct Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA)
- Developed Behavioral Treatment PLan
- Counseled and advises children & their families on various issues
- Attended non-billable clinic coordination, supervisory and training sessions in accordance with clinical practices and payer requirements.
- Supervised the clinical aspects of the services provided by the TSS.
- These included reviewing and / or submitting incident reports that have resulted from the client and family at home, school or recreational centers and any concerns regarding the quality of services provided by the TSS
- Recorded pertinent observations, events, activities and design behavioral charts for TSS workers.
- Initiated team meetings with all members periodically and essentially during treatment plan development
- Identified children’s behaviors that need attention and modifications.
Licensed Behavioral Specialist Consultant (LBS)
Bethanna Behavioral Health Services
11.2020 - Current
- Designed and supervised the implementation of behavior modification plan according to the needs of the child and his/her family.
- Assisted client’s family when necessary by providing useful information to both the child and the family.
- Included parents or other caretakers as members of the treatment team for continuity of care.
- Provided therapeutic services to the parents, child, family, and family members as needed to support the family’s effort to manage the child’s behaviors in a positive manner.
- Served as coach and models effective strategies to families for use in guiding the child/ family.
- Met with the child individually and in group with parents, the entire family, community members, teachers, guidance counselors, and others in various combinations as needed
- Collaborated with families and case managers to determine the need for family support services and follows up to obtain such services as needed.
Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS)
Clarity Health Care Services
09.2011 - Current
- Maintained a professional and therapeutic relation with client and family
- Conducted Functional Behavioral Analyst (FBA)
- Developed Behavioral Treatment Plan
- Supervised overall Plan Implementation
- Train/Coach parents, teachers and TSS on appropriate delivery of intervention procedures.
- Review/Adjust for “objectives” in a timely fashion; improve positive behaviors and deceased negative/aggressive behaviors.
- Attended supervisions and trainings.
- Recorded pertinent observations, events, activities and design behavioral charts for TSS workers.
Intern: Awareness Center, Dept. of Physical Education
DREXEL UNIVERSITY
06.1995 - 09.1995
- Attended Aids workshop, interfaced with citywide health care agencies and HTV positive clients.
- Discussed causes, management, and available resource for AIDS patients and their families.
Education
B. Sc. - Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
University of Benin
Masters Degree - Criminal Justice /ABA (M.Sc)
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania01.2013
Post Master’s Certificate - Behavioral Analysis
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania01.2010
Masters - sports management & Leisure studies (M.Ed)
Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania01.1996
Skills
- Possess proven interpersonal skills, athletic, Healthy, hardworking and dedicated worker
- Behavioral Health interventions
- Behavioral observations
- Collaborative teamwork with other clinicians including doctors(Primaries, psychologists & Psychiatrists), OT, Speech, PT, DSPs, BHTs , parents and other approved family members
- Special Education collaborations with teachers , counselors and other school officials
- Various abuse awareness include physical, emotional, verbal and neglects
Timeline
Licensed Behavioral Specialist Consultant (LBS)
Bethanna Behavioral Health Services
11.2020 - Current
Licensed Behavioral Specialist (LBS)
ROAD-TO- DESTINY (RTD)
10.2013 - Current
Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS)
Clarity Health Care Services
09.2011 - Current
Intern: Awareness Center, Dept. of Physical Education
DREXEL UNIVERSITY
06.1995 - 09.1995
Masters Degree - Criminal Justice /ABA (M.Sc)
Saint Joseph’s University
Post Master’s Certificate - Behavioral Analysis
Saint Joseph’s University
Masters - sports management & Leisure studies (M.Ed)
Temple University
B. Sc. - Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
University of Benin
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