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APRIL JOHNSON

Little Leaves Behavioral Health
Richmond,VA
9
years of professional experience

Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst with 9 years of experience in applied behavior analysis. Developed and executed behavior intervention plans, fostering team collaboration to achieve impactful results. Committed to delivering life-changing therapy while upholding integrity in the field.

Work History

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

3 Months
Little Leaves Behavioral Health | 08.2026 - Current
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify triggers, patterns, and replacement skills.
  • Oversaw progress reviews and updated goals based on client response, skill acquisition, and behavior reduction.
  • Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client's unique strengths and needs.
  • Monitored data collection systems to guide treatment decisions and adjust intervention strategies.
  • Trained behavior technicians on implementation fidelity, prompting procedures, and reinforcement protocols.
  • Provided ongoing supervision and feedback to registered behavior technicians, ensuring high-quality services for clients.

Training Specialist/Behavior Specialist

2 Years 7 Months
Little Leaves Behavioral Health | 01.2024 - 08.2026
  • Assessed staff competency using checklists and coaching feedback to reinforce consistent practices.
  • Coordinated training schedules with clinical leaders and operations teams to support staffing needs.
  • Evaluated staff performance during training to identify gaps and recommend targeted coaching.
  • Observed service delivery and provided corrective feedback to improve implementation accuracy.

Registered Behavior Technician

6 Years 3 Months
Dominion Care | 09.2017 - 12.2023

Education

Master Of Science - Educational Psychology, ABA

University of Southern Maine | Portland | 12-2021

Bachelor Of Science - Sociology, Criminal Justice & Women’s Studies

Radford University | Portland | 05-2017

Skills

Treatment plan modification
Behavior skills training
Crisis management
Staff Training
ABA principles & procedures
Data collection
Data analysis

Licensure & Certifications

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), BACB
  • Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), VA
APRIL JOHNSON