CARA BADGLEY
Concord,CA
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Supervisor with 10 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis, leading clinical teams to deliver high-quality services to children with autism and related disorders. Proven track record in program development, staff training, and maximizing client outcomes through evidence-based practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator
Behavioral Treatment and Analysis
04.2023 - Current
- Implemented assessments using the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VBMAPP), The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS), and Vineland
- Implemented individualized programs for a caseload of 18 children and young adults with autism based on ABA principles that increase communication, self-help, social and play skills
- Facilitated strong professional relationships with clients and their families
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide consistent services for clients
- Mentored estimated 20 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to develop, record, and implement client objectives and to ensure that they were adequately trained to successfully execute these programs and to accurately document and implement them to provide effective treatment
- Prepared bi-annual reports to Funding Source's standards to communicate client progress
Clinical Team Leader
Center for Social Dynamics
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Implemented individualized programs for children and young adults with autism based on ABA principles that increase communication, self-help, social and play skills
- Facilitated strong professional relationships with clients and their families
Supervised Behavior Technicians to develop, record, and implement client objectives and to ensure that they were adequately trained to successfully execute these programs and to accurately document and implement them to provide effective treatment - Analyzed data (e.g Frequency, cold probe, interval data, etc.) and made appropriate adjustments to programs when needed
- Utilized positive reinforcement and antecedent modification techniques to increase appropriate behaviors over time
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and maintaining interdisciplinary communication.
Behavioral Program Coordinator
Community Integrated Work Program (CIWP)
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Oversaw the day to day operations at the facility
- Trained 10 staff to use behavioral principles when working with adult clients engaging in behaviors such as aggression, elopement, and property destruction
- Analyzed data and made changes to client's Behavior Plans when appropriate
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide consistent services for clients
Supervisor
ACES
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Implemented individualized programs for 16 children and young adults with autism based on ABA principles that increase communication, self-help, social and play skills
- Facilitated strong professional relationships with clients and their families
- Supervised 15 Behavior Technicians to develop, record, and implement client objectives and to ensure that they were adequately trained to successfully execute these programs and to accurately document and implement them to provide effective treatment
- Analyzed data (e.g
- Frequency, cold probe, interval data, etc.) and made appropriate adjustments to programs when needed
- Utilized positive reinforcement and antecedent modification techniques to increase appropriate behaviors over time
Associate Clinician/Senior Therapist/Therapist
Trumpet Behavioral Health
10.2015 - 07.2017
- Implemented individualized programs for 12 children and young adults with autism based on ABA principles that increase communication, self-help, social and play skills
- Collected accurate data to help evaluate goals and strategies put in place by supervisors
- Effectively utilized communicative skills to explain and implement behavioral programs with clients and their families
Education
Master of Education - Emphasis in ABA
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Ontario, CA07.2016
Bachelor of Communicative Disorders -
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERISTY, NORTHRIDGE
Northridge, CA05.2013
Skills
- Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS)
- Alternative or Augmentative Communication (ACC)
- Functional Behavior Analysis (FBAs)
- Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
Timeline
Associate Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator
Behavioral Treatment and Analysis
04.2023 - Current
Clinical Team Leader
Center for Social Dynamics
04.2021 - 03.2023
Behavioral Program Coordinator
Community Integrated Work Program (CIWP)
04.2019 - 03.2021
Supervisor
ACES
08.2017 - 03.2019
Associate Clinician/Senior Therapist/Therapist
Trumpet Behavioral Health
10.2015 - 07.2017
Master of Education - Emphasis in ABA
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Communicative Disorders -
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERISTY, NORTHRIDGE
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