Elizabeth Berrington
Denver,CO
Summary
Behavioral Health Specialist with 4+ years of experience and a Master's Of Arts in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Proficient at implementing specialized programs for children and individuals with developmental, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. Dedicated, compassionate, patient, and well-organized with excellent communication, interpersonal and social skills. Passionate about caring for children on the Autism Spectrum and providing the highest quality of services to clients with special needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
08.2022 - Current
- Observed and recorded client behavior and responses to the BIP through several forms of data taking including partial interval recording, learn units, antecedent-behavior-consequence, and daily session notes.
- Recorded client information on graphs, accurately indicating the progress and success of behavior intervention plan.
- Assisted in the development of operationally defined targeted behaviors and goals with Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Occupational Therapists, and any other direct care staff as needed.
- Ran one-to-one therapy sessions for children ages 4 to 18 with parent trainings
- Kept abreast new and developing information in applied behavior analysis by receiving supervision from BCBA's and attending conferences such as COABA
Registered Behavioral Therapist/Senior Therapist
Trumpet Behavioral Health
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Senior Therapist duties: To create material that is necessary to supplement activities and goals for the client such as laminating icons needed for PECS, creating schedules specific to the client, data sheets, and training new staff.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Reduced challenging behaviors by teaching clients adaptive skills and coping strategies through ABA methods.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Conducts assessments related to behavioral intervention while recording accurate data to provide high quality care for clients
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis
The University of Colorado Denver
Online05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado05.2021
Skills
- Preform Functional Analysis with a Variety of Severe Problem Behaviors
- Pivotal Response Training
- Discrete Trial Training
- Picture Exchange Communication System
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Certified in Adult/Infant CPR, First Aid, and AED
- Ability to read, write, and implement treatment plans
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Excellent time management/communication skills
Accomplishments
- Completed 2,000+ hours of fieldwork under supervision of BCBA's and expected to take BCBA exam by July 2024.
- Trained new hires on different methodologies, strategies, and approaches to behaviors found to benefit children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Represented the Neuropsychiatric Special Care Unit through presentations to Seven Dimensions and attending COABA.
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
08.2022 - Current
Registered Behavioral Therapist/Senior Therapist
Trumpet Behavioral Health
01.2020 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis
The University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Colorado State University
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