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Diego Soto-Leon

Senior Behavior Therapist
Beaverton,OR

Summary

Experienced in behavior management and skills development for children and adolescents with developmental and mental disorders. Proficient in both collaborative team settings and independent work. Committed to maintaining high moral and ethical standards, delivering evidence-based treatment and support.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Liaison

Kyo
02.2024 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive in-person trainings on de-escalation strategies to enhance trainees' abilities in managing conflicts and preventing aggressive behavior in direct therapy sessions.
  • Provided instruction on safe and respectful antecedent, behavior, and consequence management.
  • Through role-play scenarios, I facilitated hands-on learning experiences, allowing trainees to practice de-escalation techniques and behavioral interventions in real-time, improving their ability to respond effectively in high-stress situations.

Program Supervisor

Kyo
08.2023 - Current
  • Designed and implemented personalized intervention programs targeting communication, social, personal, and academic skill deficits.
  • Applied evidence-based practices to achieve measurable short-term and long-term client outcomes.
  • Facilitated parent workshops to teach behavior management strategies and support skill development at home.
  • Collaborated with occupational and speech therapists to ensure a holistic approach to client growth.
  • Developed data-driven strategies for managing challenging behaviors across various environments.
  • Adapted learning materials and communication techniques, such as visual aids and sign language, to meet individual needs.

BT Mentor

Kyo
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted mentees in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal and professional growth.
  • Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.
  • Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.

Senior Behavior Therapist

Kyo
11.2021 - Current
  • Documented client progress and interventions, ensuring accurate reporting to supervisors and insurance providers using approved formats.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients, providing a foundation for successful behavioral change.
  • Promoted communication, social, self-help, and motor skills through structured play, enhancing cognitive and physical abilities, peer interaction, and independence in daily tasks.
  • Implemented crisis intervention techniques, effectively deescalating challenging situations while maintaining safety.
  • Briefed family members on client progress and recommended strategies to implement at home to promote consistency.
  • Conducted assessments to establish baseline data and measure client progress over time.
  • Collaborated with treatment team to determine obstacles to success, assess client needs and develop treatment plan.

Skills Trainer

Trillium Family Services
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Facilitated and led Individual and group skills training with the clients in accordance with the Client’s treatment plan.
  • Monitored and documented client progress toward goal attainment in accordance with agency standards and complete professional documentation as required by agency policies.
  • Educated and modeled behavioral management techniques for clients and caregivers, demonstrating professionalism, effective communication, and problem-solving to support restorative service goals.
  • Understood and participated in the treatment process, from assessment to discharge.
  • Demonstrated understanding of risk management procedures, protocols, policies and interventions related to high-risk client behavior.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Forensic Psychology

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Psychology

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
05.2001 -

Skills

Individualized Treatment Planning

Autism Spectrum Knowledge

Emotional Regulation Support

Social Skills Training

Natural Environment Teaching

Functional Behavior Assessment

Data collection techniques

Treatment Planning

Relationship Building

Crisis intervention strategies

Collaborative Problem-Solving

Behavioral Interventions

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Safety Liaison

Kyo
02.2024 - Current

Program Supervisor

Kyo
08.2023 - Current

BT Mentor

Kyo
08.2023 - Current

Senior Behavior Therapist

Kyo
11.2021 - Current

Skills Trainer

Trillium Family Services
02.2021 - 07.2021

Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis

Arizona State University
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Forensic Psychology

Arizona State University
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Psychology

Oregon State University
05.2001 -

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