Arlene Acosta
Whittier,CA
Summary
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assessment and Referral Counselor
BHC Alhambra Hospital
09.2019 - Current
- Completed assessment, admission and insurance paperwork and data entry for clients to start treatment promptly.
- Facilitated admissions to levels of care and managed admission pre-certification in consultation with funding sources.
- Conducted screenings and level of care assessments using clinical knowledge and advanced skill level.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
Sales Associate
Under Armour
09.2014 - Current
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Behavior Interventionist
Maxim Healthcare
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement, and functioning of upper extremities.
- Performed behavioral therapy assessments and treatments in patients' homes without direct supervision.
Behavior Therapist
Behavior Frontiers, LLC.
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
- Developed tools to help client acquire new skills and work towards goals of building communication and social interactions.
- Collaborated with treatment team to determine obstacles to success, assess client needs and develop treatment plan.
- Briefed family members on client condition, furnished community resources and recommended strategies to implement at home to promote consistency.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Visited clients at home, school and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
- Maintained professional boundaries with parents and caregivers while building strong support networks to support treatment goals.
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
Behavior Interventionist
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs.
- Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally, and consistently.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement, and functioning of upper extremities.
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06-2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10-2016
Associate of Arts - Psychology
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA03-2015
Skills
- CPR Certified
- Client advocacy
- Behavioral assessment
- Resource navigation
- Clinical judgment
- Evaluate patients
- Case documentation
- Mental health assessment
- Adaptability
- Trauma-informed care
- Problem-solving abilities
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Transition planning
- Crisis management
- Reinforcement techniques
- Behavior modification
- Applied behavior analysis
- Data collection
- Psychological assessment
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Group therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Data collection and analysis
- Documentation
- Positive and professional
- Excellent people skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide risk assessments
- Behavior modification techniques
- Psychosocial analysis
Certification
- Licensed LMFT
Timeline
Assessment and Referral Counselor
BHC Alhambra Hospital
09.2019 - Current
Behavior Interventionist
Maxim Healthcare
02.2019 - 12.2020
Behavior Therapist
Behavior Frontiers, LLC.
09.2018 - 12.2019
Behavior Interventionist
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc
10.2016 - 11.2018
Sales Associate
Under Armour
09.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Psychology
East Los Angeles College
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