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Dahlia Coenen, M.A., BCBA, LBA

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong background in providing evidence-based therapeutic services to children and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Centria Autism Services
08.2018 - 08.2023
  • Enhanced client outcomes by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
  • Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client''s unique strengths and needs.
  • Increased client engagement by utilizing evidence-based instructional strategies and naturalistic teaching techniques.
  • Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications.
  • Trained direct support staff in applied behavior analysis principles, contributing to improved service delivery and consistency across team members.
  • Provided ongoing supervision and feedback to registered behavior technicians, ensuring high-quality services for clients.
  • Led parent trainings, empowering families with knowledge and skills needed to support their child''s progress at home.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning by staying current on research findings and best practices within the field of applied behavior analysis.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness using evidence-based outcome measures, resulting in continuous improvement of service delivery models.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients' families through open communication channels, empathetic listening skills, and a genuine commitment to their child''s success.
  • Served as a mentor for aspiring board-certified behavior analysts by providing guidance on best practices in assessment, intervention planning, and ethical considerations within the profession.
  • Maintained a high level of professional ethics and adherence to industry standards through ongoing participation in continuing education opportunities.
  • Conducted thorough functional behavior assessments to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and inform targeted interventions.

Clinical Supervisor

Footprints Behavioral Interventions
08.2017 - 07.2018
  • Enhanced client outcomes by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
  • Facilitated the implementation of new evidence-based practices within the therapeutic team, resulting in improved treatment outcomes.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and clinical interventions.
  • Conducted thorough functional behavior assessments to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and inform targeted interventions.
  • Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client''s unique strengths and needs.
  • Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications.
  • Led parent trainings, empowering families with knowledge and skills needed to support their child''s progress at home.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients' families through open communication channels, empathetic listening skills, and a genuine commitment to their child's success.
  • Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely assessments, treatment planning, and progress monitoring.
  • Increased client satisfaction by fostering a supportive and empathetic therapeutic environment.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and school support teams to promote high quality patient care.
  • Provided supervision to therapists in training, offering guidance and feedback on their professional development journey.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients' needs to develop tailored treatment plans aimed at addressing specific challenges.
  • Utilized various outcome measures in order to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

Associate Clinician/Trainer

Trumpet Behavioral Health
04.2007 - 09.2015
  • Enhanced overall service delivery by developing and implementing staff training programs in applied behavior analysis principles and techniques.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies for clients.
  • Enhanced client outcomes by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
  • Conducted thorough functional behavior assessments to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and inform targeted interventions.
  • Provided ongoing supervision and feedback to registered behavior technicians, ensuring high-quality services for clients.
  • Maintained a high level of professional ethics and adherence to industry standards through ongoing participation in continuing education opportunities.
  • Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client's unique strengths and needs.
  • Increased client engagement by utilizing evidence-based instructional strategies and naturalistic teaching techniques.
  • Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
  • Delivered crisis intervention services, effectively stabilizing patients in emergency situations.
  • Led parent trainings, empowering families with knowledge and skills needed to support their child's progress at home.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop individualized care plans tailored to each client's needs.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through empathetic listening and compassionate communication techniques.
  • Provided ongoing supervision and feedback to registered behavior technicians, ensuring high-quality services for clients.
  • Streamlined data collection processes by creating user-friendly tracking systems that facilitated timely decision-making based on accurate information.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning by staying current on research findings and best practices within the field of applied behavior analysis.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients' families through open communication channels, empathetic listening skills, and a genuine commitment to their child's success.
  • Mentored new clinicians on best practices in therapy approaches and treatment planning strategies.
  • Continuously updated clinical knowledge through ongoing professional development opportunities and trainings.
  • Served as a mentor for aspiring board-certified behavior analysts by providing guidance on best practices in assessment, intervention planning, and ethical considerations within the profession.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Anthropology

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA

Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis, Emphasis in Autism

Ball State University

Applied Behavior Analysis - Basic Series -

Florida Institute of Technology

Skills

  • Parent and Caregiver Training
  • Individualized Education Programs
  • Practical Functional Assessment and Skills Based Treatment
  • Social Skills Development
  • Performance Feedback and Supervision
  • Toilet Training
  • Discrete Trial Training, Verbal Behavior, Pivotal Response Treatment, Natural Environment Teaching
  • Errorless Learning and Functional Communication Training
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Certification

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), 02/2018
  • Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), Washington, Oregon, 05/2018

Awards

  • Honored for Excellence in Quality and Frequency of Treatment Integrity Checks, Trumpet Behavioral Health, 2015
  • Honored for Excellence in Training and Staff Development, Trumpet Behavioral Health, 2014
  • Honored for Outstanding Report Writing, Trumpet Behavioral Health, 2013

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Centria Autism Services
08.2018 - 08.2023

Clinical Supervisor

Footprints Behavioral Interventions
08.2017 - 07.2018

Associate Clinician/Trainer

Trumpet Behavioral Health
04.2007 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Anthropology

University of California, Davis

Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis, Emphasis in Autism

Ball State University

Applied Behavior Analysis - Basic Series -

Florida Institute of Technology

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