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Brittany Nelson

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Service-focused ABA Therapist devoted to help clients improve behaviors and better meet treatment goals. Skilled in implementing protocols to help individuals acquire skills and adopt reduction strategies for problematic behaviors. Focused on giving comprehensive support involving parents and caregivers.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

ABA Behavior Therapist

Succeed ABA Therapy
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Enhanced patient progress by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on Applied Behavior Analysis principles.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement, and overall functioning.
  • Reduced challenging behaviors by implementing evidence-based interventions and monitoring their effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to devise comprehensive strategies for achieving clients'' behavioral goals.


Lead BHT

RI International
01.2018 - 09.2023
  • Conducted intake assessments, treatment plans, and all on boarding paperwork upon admission; implemented treatment plan goals while coordinating with case managers, clinical teams, PCP, guardians, and other specific related staff
  • Wrote extensive reports and documentation on all PHP and IOP clients
  • Taught recovery centered individual sessions, group classes on skills training and development, and evidence-based practices.

Respite Care Provider

Family Care Connections
06.2015 - 05.2018
  • Treated mentally challenged individuals at their residence and coordinated transportation from their residences to various facilities in the greater Phoenix area
  • Responsible for drafting detailed client treatment plans.

Yoga Instructor

LA Fitness
05.2017 - 10.2017
  • Provide instructions in various forms of yoga
  • Instructed yoga classes from entry level to advanced
  • Provide fitness plans to meet member's goals.

ABA Therapist

Trumpet Behavioral Health
07.2015 - 05.2017
  • Provided therapy to mentally challenged individuals
  • Interacted with various levels of management to include doctors and hospital administrators
  • Prepared detailed care plans that were utilized throughout facility.

Behavioral Health Technician

North Mississippi Regional Center
01.2014 - 05.2015
  • Monitored patient's behavior to ensure patient's safety was paramount
  • Provided all patient care for individuals who could not care for themselves
  • Provided behavior modifications to patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Psychology -

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

Master's degree - Master of Science in Psychology emphasis on ABA Therapy

Walden University
12.2022

Advanced Yoga Teacher Training -

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Skills

  • SELF MOTIVATED
  • Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint (10 years)
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Autism Experience
  • Special Education
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Behavioral Health
  • Individual / Group Counseling

Additional Information

Goal oriented, excellent communication and written skills, focused, self-motivated, positive, works well independently and with others, detail oriented, driven, organized, and trusted employee.

Timeline

ABA Behavior Therapist

Succeed ABA Therapy
09.2023 - 05.2024

Lead BHT

RI International
01.2018 - 09.2023

Yoga Instructor

LA Fitness
05.2017 - 10.2017

ABA Therapist

Trumpet Behavioral Health
07.2015 - 05.2017

Respite Care Provider

Family Care Connections
06.2015 - 05.2018

Behavioral Health Technician

North Mississippi Regional Center
01.2014 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science in Psychology -

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

Master's degree - Master of Science in Psychology emphasis on ABA Therapy

Walden University

Advanced Yoga Teacher Training -

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
Brittany Nelson