GINA GIRIMONT
Canton,MI
Summary
Passionate Board Certified Behavior Analyst (August, 2021) who has been in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2016. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Enthusiastic, creative, empathetic professional who is committed to delivering exceptional care through individualized treatment planning and oversight that improves the quality of life for every client and their family.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
INSPIRE Autism
Canton, MI
10.2022 - Current
- Manage a caseload of 200 client service hours
- Implementing programs and strategies that are specific for early intervention using various assessments and methods from the VBMAPP, ESDM, ABLLS-R, Socially Savvy, and Project ImPACT
- Implement interventions that targeted sleep-related concerns
- Conduct, score, graph, and analyze initial and reassessments
- Design and develop comprehensive individualized treatment goals that address behavior reduction, adaptive living skills, social skills, and communication skills based on assessment results and client needs/areas of deficit
- Supervise BCBA candidates
- Supervise behavior technicians and RBTs implementing programs and providing and documenting weekly and monthly feedback
- Complete all supervision notes within 24 hours of supervision
- Supervise and train behavior technicians and RBTs on implementation of client treatment programs and behavior interventions while providing support, mentorship, and constructive and positive feedback
- Conduct bi-weekly parent trainings to promote generalization of skills to the home and community environments
- Collaborative with the multidisciplinary team on a monthly basis
- Complete and maintain sufficient client records in accordance with HIPPA guidelines
- Document weekly supervision/billable hours and client service hours
- Create a supervision schedule on a weekly basis to ensure all clients and RBTs are receiving required supervision hours
- Stay current on the latest research in ABA practices
- Review program effectiveness, monitor data collection and progress, and make any necessary adjustments to ensure the best outcomes for clients.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy
Saline, MI
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Manage a caseload of 8-10 clients ages 2-12 years old
- Utilize the VBMAPP, Socially Savvy, AFLS, EFL, and ABLLS-R, PFA, and the ISSCA based on client's needs/areas of deficit
- Implement interventions to target feeding concerns
- Conduct and score initial assessments and reassessments
- Design and develop comprehensive individualized treatment plans with goals that address behavior reduction, adaptive living skills, social skills, and communication skills based on assessment results
- Complete all supervision notes within 24 hours of supervision
- Supervise and train behavior technicians and RBTs on implementation of client treatment goals and behavior interventions while providing support, mentorship, and constructive/instructive feedback
- Conduct weekly/bi-weekly parent trainings to ensure generalization of skills and confidence in parent's ability to manage problem behaviors and help their child succeed
- Maintain open communication and collaborative teamwork with the multidisciplinary team
- Complete and maintain sufficient client records in accordance with HIPPA guidelines
- Keep track of weekly supervision hours, client attendance, and supervision hours of RBTs and practicum students
- Communicate monthly with client's case managers
- Create supervision schedule on a weekly basis and ensure that clients receive their authorized amount of supervision hours by the end of the authorization period
- Stay current on the latest research in ABA practices
- Prepare and run monthly behavior trainings to technicians
- Review program effectiveness, monitor data collection and progress, and adjust for improvements when necessary to increase effectiveness of procedures.
Behavior Consultant
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy
Saline, MI
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Design and develop comprehensive individualized treatment plans that address skill acquisition, behavior reduction, living skills, and communication based on the client's age and level of functioning that will improve quality of life
- Conduct initial assessments, write treatment plans, behavior improvement plans, and complete reauthorization reports in a timely manner
- Complete all supervision notes within 24 hours of supervision
- Supervise and train behavior technicians and RBTs on implementation of client treatment goals and behavior interventions while providing support, mentorship, and constructive feedback
- Conduct weekly/bi-weekly parent trainings to ensure generalization of skills and confidence in parent's ability to manage problem behaviors and help their child succeed
- Maintain open communication and collaborative teamwork with the multidisciplinary team
- Complete and maintain sufficient client records in accordance with HIPPA guidelines
- Keep track of weekly supervision hours, client attendance, and supervision hours of RBTs and practicum students
- Create supervision schedule on a weekly basis and ensure that clients receive their authorized amount of supervision hours by the end of the authorization period
- Stay current on the latest research in ABA practices and implement new programs under the supervision of the clinical supervisor
- Review program effectiveness, monitor data collection and progress, and adjust for improvements when necessary to increase effectiveness of procedures.
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy
Saline, MI
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Provide direct one-on-one ABA therapy to children with autism in the clinical setting
- Implement client's individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a BCBA
- Communicate openly, timely, and honestly with BCBAs and caregivers
- Accurately collect data on all program trials and input the data into the electronic system
- Complete session notes at the end of the session
- Maintain confidentiality according to HIPPA guidelines
- Assist the BCBA with making and organizing client materials
- Provide feedback to technicians on the floor when improvements on implementation can be made
- Follow BACB ethical guidelines.
Client Relationship Manager
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy
Saline, MI
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Create the weekly schedules for the technicians shifts with clients based on client schedules and technician availability
- Keep track of the needs of the center and put in purchase orders in a timely manner for materials, office supplies, toys, toiletries, etc
- Organize staff bonding events, send out polls, make fliers, and provide reminders to staff about upcoming events
- Create circle time routine and materials
- Assist the BCBA in making materials and organizing materials as necessary
- Communicate with parents and technicians regarding session cancellations and scheduling make up hours as necessary
- Keep the center clean and organized
- Make fliers to put up for when there would be clinic closures due to holidays
- Assist technicians with any questions or issues they have regarding the EMR system
- Keep track of all client's yearly percentage of attendance
- Collaborate with BCBA regarding areas to address at the monthly staff meetings and prepare and present the PowerPoint at the monthly staff meeting
- Support behavior technicians and cover their clients when needed.
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy
Saline, MI
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Provide direct one-on-one ABA therapy to children with autism in the clinical setting
- Implement client's individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a BCBA
- Communicate openly, timely, and honestly with BCBAs and caregivers
- Accurately collect data on all program trials and input the data into the electronic system
- Complete session notes at the end of the session
- Maintain confidentiality according to HIPPA guidelines
- Assist the BCBA with making and organizing client materials
- Provide feedback to technicians on the floor when improvements on implementation can be made
- Follow BACB ethical guidelines.
Behavioral Health Technician
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy
Saline, MI
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Provide direct one-on-one ABA therapy to children with autism in the clinical setting
- Implement client's individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a BCBA
- Communicate openly, timely, and honestly with BCBAs and caregivers
- Accurately collect data on all program trials and input the data into the electronic system
- Complete session notes at the end of the session
- Maintain confidentiality according to HIPPA guidelines.
Behavioral Health Technician
Centria Autism
Ann Arbor, MI
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Provide direct one-on-one ABA therapy to children with autism in their home
- Implement client's individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a BCBA
- Communicate openly, timely, and honestly with BCBAs and caregivers
- Accurately collect data on all program trials and input the data into the electronic system
- Complete session notes before leaving the client's home
- Maintain confidentiality according to HIPPA guidelines.
Education
Master of Science - Developmental Disabilities; ABA
Nova Southeastern University
05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Central Michigan University
12-2015
High School Diploma -
Plymouth High School
05-2011
Skills
- Receptive to Feedback
- Honest, Trustworthy, and Loyal
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Supervision
- Flexibility
- Hard Worker
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Self Motivation
- Reliability
- Approachable
- Professionalism
- Effective Communication
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Schedule Management
Certification
- BCBA
- Licensed Behavior Analyst
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
INSPIRE Autism
10.2022 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy
10.2021 - 10.2022
Behavior Consultant
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy
05.2021 - 10.2021
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy
09.2020 - 05.2021
Client Relationship Manager
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy
11.2019 - 09.2020
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy
09.2018 - 11.2019
Behavioral Health Technician
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy
05.2018 - 09.2018
Behavioral Health Technician
Centria Autism
12.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Developmental Disabilities; ABA
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Central Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Plymouth High School
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