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Chelsea Sullivan

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Seasoned Board Certified Behavior Analyst with 20 years of professional experience who's team-oriented with a strong track record of establishing a solid rapport with clients, co-workers, and local agencies. A therapist with a demonstrated record of successfully working with diverse client populations between the ages of 2 and 15.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

BCBA

Tree Top ABA Therapy
Albuquerque, New Mexico
02.2024 - Current

BCBA Clinical Supervisor

True ABA.
Albuquerque, NM
12.2021 - 03.2024
  • Assessed and evaluated clinical staff performance, providing feedback to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Provided direct supervision of clinical staff, including orientation, training and development of employees.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for clients based on their needs and preferences.
  • Monitored client progress in order to modify treatment plans as needed.
  • Collaborated with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and medical personnel to coordinate care for clients.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress within the Electronic Health Record system.
  • Reviewed case notes and other documentation to ensure compliance with regulations and standards of care.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for client care.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary communication among members of the healthcare team regarding patient care issues.
  • Provided consultation services to other departments or organizations regarding clinical matters.

BCBA Clinical Supervisor

Aprendamos Intervention Team
Albuquerque, NM
05.2019 - 08.2021
  • Assessed and evaluated clinical staff performance, providing feedback to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Provided direct supervision of clinical staff, including orientation, training and development of employees.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for clients based on their needs and preferences.
  • Monitored client progress in order to modify treatment plans as needed.
  • Collaborated with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and medical personnel to coordinate care for clients.
  • Reviewed case notes and other documentation to ensure compliance with regulations and standards of care.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for client care.
  • Drove attainment of optimal outcomes through case management focused on appropriate treatment, clinical quality assurance and service utilization.
  • Improved research-based approaches through participation in research and evidence-based practices

BCBA Clinical Supervisor/Assessment Intake

Centria Healthcare Autism Services
Albuquerque, New Mexico
05.2017 - 05.2019
  • Assessed and evaluated clinical staff performance, providing feedback to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Provided direct supervision of clinical staff, including orientation, training and development of employees.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for clients based on their needs and preferences.
  • Monitored client progress in order to modify treatment plans as needed.
  • Collaborated with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and medical personnel to coordinate care for clients.
  • Conducted group therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress within the Electronic Health Record system.
  • Reviewed case notes and other documentation to ensure compliance with regulations and standards of care.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for client care.
  • Actively sought out continuing education opportunities related to clinical practice areas.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing outcomes for clients served by the facility.

Education

Master of Arts - Comprehensive Program in Exceptional Student Education

University of West Florida
2011

Bachelor of Science - Psychology ABA

Florida State University
2007

Skills

  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • Train, supervise, & evaluate staff members
  • In-depth knowledge of autism
  • Attentive listener
  • Extensive experience with Verbal Behavior therapy
  • Client-focused
  • Create & supervise the implementation of comprehensive ABA/VB programs for clients
  • PEAK Certified Level 1: trained and implementation of PEAK skills
  • Experience in assessing and evaluating clients utilizing Dr Sundberg's Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP)
  • Develop/evaluate/modify service plans & behavior intervention protocols
  • Trained, Certified in implementation of Practical Functional Assessment & Skill-Based Treatment (SBT) with maladaptive behaviors (SIB, aggression, and self-stimulatory)
  • Researched and evidence based focused
  • IEP Knowledge
  • Competency in variety behavior analytic procedures specifically mand training & natural environment training
  • Experience in assessing & evaluating utilizing PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
  • Parenting skills educator
  • Service plans assessment, development, modification, and evaluation
  • Lesson planning in small group setting for Autism pre-k class
  • Quick learner
  • Supervision and training competence with BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code
  • Calm under pressure
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Experience with multicultural families
  • Communicate effectively to staff members via verbal and/or written explanation & modeling
  • Experience & assessing clients using Assessment of Functional Living skills & ABLLS-R

Experience

  • Worked closely as a team-member with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
  • Conducted behavior analytic therapy services for a variety of children from ages 2-15.
  • Supported the creation and assisted in establishment of an (Applied Behavior Analysis) ABA school for children with autism.
  • Oversaw and supervised 7 behavior therapists in an Applied Behavior Analytic school.
  • Used various scientifically validated, behavior analytic procedures, including (but not limited to) discrete trial instruction, modeling, naturalistic teaching methods, activity-embedded instruction, task analysis, and self-management, and verbal behavior.
  • Incorporated techniques into skill-building program to improve and promote independent functioning and meaningful behavior changes for all clients.
  • Provided training in Applied Behavior Analysis methods and shared knowledge to family members to support client.
  • Mentored 5 other staff at Camp Rising Sun.
  • Provided necessary support to ensure the best services where provided to families of different ethnicity, religious beliefs, language and culture.
  • Respected families decisions related to child's needs based on culture and religious beliefs and adjusted services as needed. Maintain respect, composure and demonstrated self-control during difficult situations with family members that involve their child's best interest.
  • Effectively communicated about clients care with the family, staff and other community members who worked with the client.
  • Provided quality services using assessments (ABLLS-R, AFLS, VB-MAP, SBT, PECS, PEAK), evaluations, treatment to individual clients using scientifically evaluated behavior analytic procedures and modified instructional programs based on direct observational data.
  • Supervised and trained other RBT's and oversaw supervision requirements and training for those pursuing BACB certification

Timeline

BCBA

Tree Top ABA Therapy
02.2024 - Current

BCBA Clinical Supervisor

True ABA.
12.2021 - 03.2024

BCBA Clinical Supervisor

Aprendamos Intervention Team
05.2019 - 08.2021

BCBA Clinical Supervisor/Assessment Intake

Centria Healthcare Autism Services
05.2017 - 05.2019

Master of Arts - Comprehensive Program in Exceptional Student Education

University of West Florida

Bachelor of Science - Psychology ABA

Florida State University
Chelsea Sullivan