Ashley Mason
Summary
Dedicated BCBA with strong background in providing evidence-based ABA services to individuals, and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Seeking out new challenges and opportunities to utilize the power of behavior analysis to help others change their own behavior.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BCBA
Comprehensive Autism Center
07.2021 - Current
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
- Conducted over 25 functional behavior assessments leading to improved client outcomes across two different center locations
- Supervised 17 different Registered Behavior Technicians at one time providing support and supervision where needed
- Managed a caseload of up to 13 clients
- Developed over 60 behavior intervention plans to decrease various behaviors
- Wrote over 50 initial, progress, and discharge reports for various insurance funders to include: Tricare, Molina, Aetna, Optum, CHG, IEHP, Magellan, Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross, and Sharp
- Conducted assessments to include: VBMAPP, PDDBI, Vineland-3, SRS-2, and PSI-4
- Proficient in Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) & Augmented and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Collaborated and coordinated care between other disciplines to provide the best outcome for the client
- Facilitated parent enrichment meetings to include creating individualized lessons across various families to provide support in areas of need
- Conducted visual analysis of graphs and behavior intervention plans and made modifications for increase of skills and decrease of excessive behavior
- Provided behavior-analytic services in collaboration with any given client's team to provide weekly email updates on progress, updated stimuli, behaviors and daily lesson programs
- Dedicated at least one hour per week to support RBT development across foundational knowledge areas of ABA
BCaBA
Comprehensive Autism Center
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided ongoing supervision and support for RBTs to include using competency based training using systems for monitoring procedural integrity
- Conducted in person training for new hires for a variety of topics to include: behavior management, reinforcement, stimulus stimulus pairing, maintenance & generalization, natural environment training (NET), discrete trial training (DTT), SKILLS global software, and ethical consideration
- Presented on behavior analytic topics during classroom training for new hires
- RBT trainer for new hires explaining behavior concepts using non-technical language, targeting 2-3 goals for improvement at any time to increase fluency in ABA
- Supervised one case to include leading parent enrichment sessions, protocol modifications, and reviewed clients data when creating new goals and interventions
- Led RBT monthly meetings
- Generated clinical objective session notes for all direct hours to include parent enrichment, protocol modification, direct supervision, assessment, and coordination of care sessions
- Understood components of functional analysis
Lead RBT
Comprehensive Autism Center
11.2016 - 02.2020
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors
- Implemented behavior, DTT, and NET teaching strategies
- Provided overlap training and support to new hires
Report any discrepancies or questions to supervisor on case - Worked collaboratively with other team members, supervisors, and parents/caregivers to ensure client's treatment is at its full potential
- Generated objective session notes
- Provided make up and fill in hours across clients
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Melbourne, FL05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2015
Skills
Attention to Detail
Analytical Thinking
Self-Directed
Excellent Communication
Supervision and Leadership
Organization
Flexible and Adaptable
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Relationship Building
Verbal Communication
Certification
BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
1-21-51710 recertified July 2023
Timeline
BCBA
Comprehensive Autism Center
07.2021 - Current
BCaBA
Comprehensive Autism Center
02.2020 - 07.2021
Lead RBT
Comprehensive Autism Center
11.2016 - 02.2020
Master of Arts - Professional Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara