Diana Garcia De Rivera
Palmdale
Summary
Accomplished Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a proven track record at Easterseals Southern California, enhancing patient outcomes and fostering team collaboration. Expert in clinical assessment and staff development, I've led teams to improve care standards through evidence-based interventions and mentoring. Skilled in crisis management and staff education, my leadership has contributed significantly to professional growth and patient care excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Easterseals Southern California
09.2021 - Current
- Managed caseload of 40 participants effectively, ensuring timely assessments, treatment planning, and progress monitoring.
- Assessed participants, determined needs, and managed care.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular staff meetings, case conferences, and training sessions.
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and clinical interventions.
- Lead and directed team of 40 clinical personnel and support staff.
- Mentored junior staff members in clinical best practices, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients with complex needs, ensuring comprehensive support was provided across all domains of life functioning.
- Provided supervision to clinical members acquiring hours for the BCBA exam eligibility, offering guidance and feedback on their professional development journey.
Clinical Supervisor
A Change in Trajectory
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Assessed patients, determined needs, and managed care.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular staff meetings, case conferences, and training sessions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and clinical interventions.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely assessments, treatment planning, and progress monitoring.
- Mentored junior staff members in clinical best practices, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Provided supervision to therapists in training, offering guidance and feedback on their professional development journey.
- Monitored adherence to ethical guidelines among clinical staff members, supporting their ongoing professional growth while maintaining high quality care standards.
Child Development Specialist
Enriched Learning Services, Inc
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Prepared children for success in home settings through encouragement and exploration of learning activities.
- Created and managed weekly personal schedule to accommodate visits with families, initial evaluations and reviews.
- Provided information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines.
- Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes to assist children with special needs and developmental delays.
- Communicated respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians by remaining sensitive to different families' cultures, values and needs.
- Built and maintained strong parent and student relationships.
Behavior Interventionist
Lancaster School District
03.2014 - 10.2016
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals involved.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement and appropriate consequences.
- Improved student behavior by developing and implementing tailored intervention plans.
- Evaluated progress regularly, adjusting intervention plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in student behavior.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive support strategies for students in need.
- Established rapport with each student, building trust and fostering a safe environment conducive to learning and growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Brandman University
Irvine, CA10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA06.2012
Skills
- Clinical Training
- Team Supervision
- Clinical assessment
- Staff Development
- Staff Management
- Clinical Instruction
- Staff education and training
- Case Management
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst - License #1-20-44252
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Easterseals Southern California
09.2021 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
A Change in Trajectory
01.2018 - 09.2021
Child Development Specialist
Enriched Learning Services, Inc
10.2016 - 12.2017
Behavior Interventionist
Lancaster School District
03.2014 - 10.2016
Master of Arts - Special Education
Brandman University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University, Northridge
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