Passionate professional with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments.
Work History
Behavior Technician
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. - Hillside
East Stroudsburg, P.A
08.2024 - Current
Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on teaching appropriate behavior modification techniques.
Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
Education
Social Work
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
08-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Bachelors in Social Work
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Skills
Program Oversight
Behavior treatment plans
Behavioral conditions
Documentation skills
Client Relationship Development
Report Writing
Accomplishments
During education in NCC I maintained Dean's list GPA.
Strong leadership skills from previous positions.
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. - Hillside
08.2024 - Current
Social Work
Northampton Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Bachelors in Social Work