Bridget Anderson
Behavior Technician
Mankato,Minnesota
Summary
Current Behavior Technician and Mental Health Practitioner with multiple years experience implementing ABA, in home, in clinic, and tele-health based therapy. Knowledge or depression and anxiety management, Autism, behavioral intervention, crisis management, and other strategies. Committed to promoting continued development of skills and independence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Behavior Technician
Caravel Autism Health
Mankato, MN
05.2021 - Current
- Provided one on one care to clients in a clinic center environment or via tele-health as needed.
- Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis to implement therapy.
- Supervised and evaluated other clinician's performance.
- Implemented routines, a schedule, and provided guidance toward adaptive (life) skills, behavior intervention, and general knowledge catering to each client's treatment plan.
- Maintained documentation regarding treatment progress and collaborated with treatment team regarding therapy route.
Behavior Therapist
Minnesota Autism Center, MAC
Mankato, MN
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided clients with therapy based on Applied Behavior Analysis, including teaching adaptive skills, behavior intervention, and principals applicable to their individualized treatment plan.
- Implemented in home care during COVID-19 height.
- Created material to assist in implementation of therapy services.
- Collaborated with treatment team to serve clients.
Mental Health Practitioner
Journeys Toward Healing Counseling Center
Mankato, MN
03.2015 - 09.2019
- Responsible for in-home Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports, serving children and families on in-home basis.
- Teach, model, and demonstrate various coping skills, anger management and other behavioral interventions to assist in enhancing mental health and home life.
- Collaborate with treatment team in order to foster multifaceted treatment program and provide optimal care, as well as utilizing evaluation tools to better anticipate need for care.
- Assist in facilitating training and responsible for on site visits with other practitioners in order to assist them in better serving their client base.
Mental Health Practitioner
Horizon Homes
Mankato, MN
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Provide crisis intervention services at an inpatient facility serving adults experiencing a mental health emergency. Provide support and administer assessment tools and medication.
- Conduct intake interviews and evaluations of client’s current status and assess what placement is correct for them.
- Communicate with staff members and treatment team to facilitate services including crisis de-escalation, treatment planning, discharge summaries, and medication administration..
- Responsible for electronic charting and paper record maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN 09.2006 - 12.2013
Skills
Roleplay scenarios
Social skill development
Psychotropic medications knowledge
Learning disability awareness
Records management
Documentation skills
Classical conditioning
Case documentation
Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
Social skills teacher
Knowledge regarding Autism
Applied Behavior Analysis
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Caravel Autism Health
05.2021 - Current
Behavior Therapist
Minnesota Autism Center, MAC
09.2019 - 05.2021
Mental Health Practitioner
Horizon Homes
01.2018 - 10.2018
Mental Health Practitioner
Journeys Toward Healing Counseling Center
03.2015 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Minnesota State University - Mankato
09.2006 - 12.2013