- Cooking
- Enjoy participating in swimming for overall physical and mental well-being
- Music
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Alcoholic sponsorship
- Collecting miniatures
- Enjoying grandchildren
Dale L Ecker-Gordon
Redlands,CA
Summary
Skilled Behavioral Therapist with a proven track record at ABS Kids, enhancing client behavior through individualized interventions and Applied Behavior Analysis. Expert in fostering parental involvement and collaborative problem-solving, significantly reducing maladaptive behaviors. Established strong, trusting client relationships, ensuring successful behavioral change with a focus on social skill development and positive reinforcement. I recently achieved my RBT certification and got a medical diagnosis that slowed me down for a while, but I am rehabbing nicely and ready to take on new challenges.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Therapist
ABS Kids
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Enabled successful transitions between activities by implementing visual schedules, timers, and clear verbal cues tailored to each client''s needs.
- Maintained professional boundaries with parents and caregivers while building strong support networks to support treatment goals.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, communicating updates regularly to supervisory staff and relevant stakeholders.
- Reduced challenging behaviors by conducting functional behavior assessments and developing appropriate interventions.
Behavior Therapist
Alora Behavioral Health
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized therapy plans and interventions.
- Increased parent involvement in therapy sessions, fostering a supportive home environment.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, providing a foundation for successful behavioral change.
Behavior Therapist
SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Created and designed individualized behavioral interventions to promote positive behaviors and prevent problems.
- Reduced maladaptive behaviors through systematic desensitization techniques tailored to each client''s unique needs.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized therapy plans and interventions.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, providing a foundation for successful behavioral change.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques, effectively deescalating challenging situations while maintaining safety.
Behavior Technician
AST Autism Spectrum Therapies
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Improved client communication skills through the use of evidence-based practices and techniques.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
University of Arizona Global Campus
Tucson, AZ03-2020
GED -
El Dorado High School
Las Vegas, NV05-1980
Skills
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Behavioral Intervention
- Positive Reinforcement
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Social skill development
- Self-management
- Parent coaching
Certification
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Interests
Timeline
Behavioral Therapist
ABS Kids
04.2024 - 07.2024
Behavior Therapist
Alora Behavioral Health
01.2024 - 03.2024
Behavior Therapist
SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care
03.2023 - 12.2023
Behavior Technician
AST Autism Spectrum Therapies
10.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
University of Arizona Global Campus
GED -
El Dorado High School
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