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Danyel McQuinn

Lakewood,CA

Summary

Experienced behavioral health professional adept at supervising and managing therapeutic therapy sessions. Skilled in driving impactful results through evidence-based techniques and client assessments. Specializes in crafting personalized treatment plans, crisis intervention, and case management. Emphasizes teamwork and adaptability for consistent successful outcomes. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills crucial in behavioral health environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Part-Time Assistant Clinical Supervisor

Autonomous Behavior Solutions
02.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members to translate respective treatment plans into measurable steps and benchmarks for continuous monitoring.
  • Evaluated staff performance through regular reviews and feedback sessions, identifying opportunities for growth and professional development.
  • Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client''s unique strengths and needs.
  • Trained direct support staff in applied behavior analysis principles, contributing to improved service delivery and consistency across team members.
  • Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications.
  • Streamlined data collection processes by creating user-friendly tracking systems that facilitated timely decision-making based on accurate information.
  • Enhanced overall service delivery by developing and implementing staff training programs in applied behavior analysis principles and techniques.
  • Led parent training workshops, empowering families with knowledge and skills needed to support their child''s progress at home.

Program Manager

Intercare Therapy, Inc.
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients with complex needs, ensuring comprehensive support was provided across all domains of life functioning.
  • Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and clinical interventions.
  • Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely assessments, treatment planning, and progress monitoring.
  • Provided supervision to technicians 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.
  • Enhanced patient care quality by supervising and mentoring team of 15 technicians, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.

Director of Inclusion

YMCA of Orange County
11.2022 - 09.2024
  • Develop, implement, evaluate, and improve program design and standards.
  • Analyze challenging behaviors to identify the function of the behavior, create behavior improvement plans
  • Coordinate Site Directors/Coordinators training and assist with on-site staff training, as needed.
  • Accountable for financial controls, processes, and management (including management of grants); and for following registration procedures.
  • Work with stakeholders such as the Regional Center of Orange County
  • Participate in the selection, orientation, coaching, training and evaluation of staff and volunteers.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
  • Controls expenditures against approved annual budget; makes program expenditure recommendations and budget adjustments to Executive Director as needed.
  • Provides data and reports as required for assigned programs.
  • Maintains close, daily contact with staff to interpret and explain the organization's mission and program objectives, discuss issues, and provides/receives information.
  • Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members’ parents and others to resolve problems and publicize sites.
  • Maintain a close relationship with the Program Team regarding program implementation, assessment, and training to ensure quality standards are achieved.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Assisted with marketing and brand campaign development and implementation.
  • Planned and coordinated fundraising events.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.

Assistant Clinical Supervisor

Cortica
03.2019 - 02.2022
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients, families, and colleagues
  • Design data collection systems to monitor client performance, as needed.
  • Organize client Central Reach for new clients and collect data sheets accordingly.
  • Evaluated staff performance through regular reviews and feedback sessions, identifying opportunities for growth and professional development.
  • Conduct skill acquisition assessments and develop FBA reports and progress reports.
  • Conducted bi-annual progress report
  • Work with families and provide parent education
  • Regularly participate in structured meetings with clinical teams to discuss treatment plans and to address concerns.
  • Oversee applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment to children with autism in home and school setting
  • Ensure Bis are implementing programs and taking data according
  • Coordinated with external agencies to ensure timely access to specialized services for patients requiring additional support or interventions.
  • Trained team members on principles of Applied Behavior Analyst and required procedures to deliver optimal clinical care.

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Autism Learning Partners
12.2015 - 03.2019
  • Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
  • Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
  • Assisted Board Certified Behavior Analysts in designing personalized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs and goals.
  • Utilized technology tools for data collection and analysis, streamlining the process of monitoring client progress and informing treatment plan adjustments.
  • Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
  • Reach to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
  • Used Central Reach to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.

Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

KinderCare Learning Center
08.2013 - 12.2015
  • Improved student behavior and classroom management through effective communication and consistent enforcement of rules.
  • Assisted and supervised 12 children through entire school day.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
  • Actively participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and improve teaching techniques.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysts)

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
06-2020

Bachelor of Science - Family and Human Development

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
01.2017

Skills

  • Upholding professional boundaries in interactions
  • Evidence-based therapeutic techniques
  • Behavioral health expertise
  • Clinical oversight
  • Facilitating family support initiatives
  • Clinical judgment
  • Clinical assessment
  • Developing training programs
  • Patient management
  • Employee supervision
  • Documentation standards

Certification


  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR Certification

Assessments

  • VB-MAPP
  • VINELAND
  • AFLS
  • FAST
  • Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ-3)

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Program Manager

Intercare Therapy, Inc.
02.2025 - 06.2025

Director of Inclusion

YMCA of Orange County
11.2022 - 09.2024

Part-Time Assistant Clinical Supervisor

Autonomous Behavior Solutions
02.2022 - Current

Assistant Clinical Supervisor

Cortica
03.2019 - 02.2022

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Autism Learning Partners
12.2015 - 03.2019

Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

KinderCare Learning Center
08.2013 - 12.2015

Master of Arts - Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysts)

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science - Family and Human Development

Arizona State University

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