Heather Payant-Nguyen
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
Dynamic Board Certified Behavior Analyst with extensive experience at Soar Autism Center, specializing in functional behavior assessments and individualized treatment plans. Proven ability to train and supervise RBTs, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices. Skilled in data analysis and multidisciplinary collaboration, driving effective interventions and enhancing client outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Soar Autism Center
09.2024 - Current
- Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBA) and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Supervise, train, and provide performance feedback to RBTs and CS candidates.
- Implement evidence-based interventions targeting communication, social skills, play, and adaptive functioning.
- Collaborate with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and medical providers to ensure integrated care.
- Monitor client progress through data analysis and modify programs as needed to meet treatment goals.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
ACES
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Designed and implemented skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs for children with autism spectrum disorder.
- Conducted caregiver and parent training sessions to promote generalization of skills across home and community environments.
- Monitored staff performance and provided behavior-specific feedback using Behavioral Skills Training (BST).
- Analyzed client data to evaluate program effectiveness and adjust interventions for continued skill acquisition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized treatment plans and support functional outcomes.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Invo HealthCare
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Supervise, mentor, and provide feedback to RBTs and BCaBA/BCBA candidates to ensure treatment fidelity and adherence to evidence-based practices.
- Implement naturalistic and discrete-trial ABA interventions, adapting strategies to client-specific needs.
- Collect, analyze, and graph data to monitor client progress and make data-driven program modifications.
- Prepare treatment plans, progress notes, and insurance documentation to meet regulatory and medical necessity requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education And Psychology
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD12-1999
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL08-2020
Skills
- Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) & Treatment Planning
- Supervision & Training of RBTs and BCBA Candidates
- Parent & Caregiver Collaboration
- Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Behavior Reduction Strategies
- Verbal Behavior (VB) & Skill Acquisition Programs
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Soar Autism Center
09.2024 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
ACES
08.2023 - 09.2024
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Invo HealthCare
08.2020 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Special Education And Psychology
Northern State University
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
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