Janie Kauffman
Cincinnati
Summary
Energetic individual with history and passion of working with individuals with ASD. Experienced in developing and implementing behavioral modification plans and evaluating progress. Highly expirenced with behavioral management of adolescense and children. Proven ability to build strong relationships with individuals in psychiatric settings. Experienced in Crisis intervention and deescalation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in a behavioral health setting, including assessment and adaptive care for children with mental health diagnosis.
- Assisted patients in developing coping skills to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and create therapeutic atmosphere.
- Monitored patients progress through regular assessments and documented changes in behavior or symptoms.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute distress due to psychological health or trauma.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
RBT/ BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Harbor Oaks Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Utilized applied behavior analysis principles and techniques to reinforce desired behaviors.
- Facilitated social skill groups for children with autism spectrum disorders. Provided nursing, psychiatric and personal care to patients living with various conditions involving mental health, emotional disturbances and intellectual capabilities.
- Conducted therapeutic group sessions about life events and experiences with patients to establish short and long-term goals.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans tailored to individual patients' needs.
- One of the seven Neurobehavioral Units in the United States
ABA OFFICE MANAGER
SOS
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Intaking Clients and working with families Full time
- Managing all employees and working with CEO to provide the best therapy services
- Training RBT staff for quality ABA and behavior intervention
- Contacting insurances and resolving behavioral health services for billing and potential clients.
- Prepared purchase orders and routed to project manager for approval.
- Led meetings, keeping staff informed of changes or new requirements in policies and procedures.
REGISTERED BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN
SOS
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Established therapeutic relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Led group therapy sessions to help patients learn and practice new coping skills.
- Restrained violent, potentially violent, and suicidal patients by verbal and physical means as required (CPI).
- Implemented positive behavioral support systems in the home environment for families
- Provided verbal prompting and reinforcement techniques as part of ABA treatment protocols.
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Camp Sequoia Behavioral
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Running a team of staff to successfully run STEM Program
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Organized, and led structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation, and social activities for clients.
- Assisting with behaviors in inpatient setting Full time, Inpatient
- Crisis prevention with clients ages 7-18
SERVER
Lucky Steer Co
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Serving customers and training staff
- Answered telephones to take reservations or to-go orders.
- Memorized frequent customer preferences to build relationships and loyalty.
WATERPARK OFFICE MANAGER
Lucky Steer Co
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Performing first aid on minor injuries
- Handling incidents and emergencies in waterpark
- Managing Staff and planning events for local functions
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH12.2026
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Physical Sciences
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05.2024
Diploma with honors - undefined
Wapakoneta Senior High School
05.2019
Skills
- Data tracking software, Central Reach Data Tracking
- Writing detailed documentation and assessments
- Crisis intervention
- ABA Techniques
- Behavior Management
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- First Aid and CPR/ Pediatric Certification
- BACB Certified Behavior Technician (RBT)
- Therapeutic Crisis Interventions (TCI)
- Quality Care Intervention (QBS)
- OH STNA license
Websites
Certification
- QBS
- BACB RBT
- OH STNA
- First Aid/ CPR
Timeline
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
10.2023 - Current
RBT/ BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Harbor Oaks Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2023
ABA OFFICE MANAGER
SOS
03.2022 - 09.2022
REGISTERED BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN
SOS
12.2021 - 09.2022
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Camp Sequoia Behavioral
04.2021 - 08.2021
WATERPARK OFFICE MANAGER
Lucky Steer Co
04.2020 - 09.2020
SERVER
Lucky Steer Co
08.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Physical Sciences
University of Cincinnati
Diploma with honors - undefined
Wapakoneta Senior High School
Associate Degree - Nursing
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Awards
Created Self-care Club at CCHMC SRU, Art Waves Ambassador