Jessica Lynn Young
Cherry Hill,NJ
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based services to individuals, interdisciplinary team members and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress in homes, schools, and community settings. Committed to advocating for the success and well-being of clients and their families.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
The Learning Well, LLC
09.2020 - Current
- Working in several capacities including contracting with school districts in Burlington County, supervising behavior programs with adult clients through DDD in the community, and creating and supervising treatment plans funded by insurance for children in their homes and in the clinic setting
- Providing supervision to BCBA candidates in accordance with the BACB fieldwork supervision requirements and guidelines
- Conducting functional behavior assessments (FBAs), designing individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs), collaborating with teachers and parents, monitoring student progress, and consulting with teachers and school administrators.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Piece of Our Puzzle, LLC
01.2019 - Current
- Conducting assessments, developing individualized skill acquisition and behavior support plans, implementing behavior intervention strategies, providing parent training and support, collaborating with schools and community resources, monitoring progress, and staying up to date with insurance requirements in the home, school, and community settings.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Spectrum, LLC
09.2018 - Current
- Conducting assessments, developing individualized skill acquisition and behavior support plans, implementing behavior intervention strategies, providing parent training and support, collaborating with schools and community resources, monitoring progress, and staying up to date with insurance requirements.
Registered Behavior Technician
Spectrum, LLC
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Providing direct, intensive behavioral treatment services to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities, implementing individualized treatment plans, participating in assessments and treatment plan updates, and collaborating with caregivers and interdisciplinary team members.
Registered Behavior Technician
BehaviorLink
12.2015 - 06.2017
- Providing direct, intensive behavioral treatment services to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities, implementing individualized treatment plans, participating in assessments and treatment plan updates, and collaborating with caregivers and interdisciplinary team members.
Poker Clerk
Maryland Live! Casino
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Providing quality customer service to patrons in the casino, assisting patrons in the poker room, managing waitlists, and ensuring smooth operations.
Social Worker
Fairmount Behavioral Health System
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Functioning as a member of the treatment team for an inpatient short-term, acute care hospital unit offering specialized mental health and chemical dependency treatment.
- Completing psychosocial assessments and treatment plans, facilitating family and group therapy work, providing case management and discharge planning, and collaborating with patients and social supports.
Program Specialist
Elwyn Inc. - Community Residential Services
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Serving as a case manager for adults with intellectual disabilities, monitoring health care evaluations, maintaining agency and family contacts, developing and implementing individualized program plans, and planning and implementing community integration plans.
Applied Behavior Specialist
Elwyn, Inc. - Children's Residential Treatment Facility
07.2011 - 09.2012
- Providing intensive behavioral assessment and treatment services to consumers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities, implementing behavior plans, working closely with the clinical team, ensuring family partnership, and providing ADLs and social skills modeling.
Clinical Intern/Practicum Student
Today, Inc. - Adolescent Substance Abuse & Behavioral Health Services
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Providing treatment under the supervision of a licensed psychologist to adolescent males and females in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation treatment setting, performing assessments, facilitating group therapy, grief and loss counseling, and utilizing therapy skills.
Peer Review Assistant
IMX Medical Management Company
01.2007 - 06.2011
- Preparing medical files for peer reviews, coordinating provider participation in the peer review process, and providing administrative support.
Education
ABA Graduate Certificate, online program -
Florida Institute of Technology
05.2018
Master of Science, Clinical and Counseling Health Psychology -
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
05.2012
Bachelor of Science, Psychology -
DeSales University
05.2010
Skills
- Parent and Caregiver Training
- Performance Feedback and Supervision
- Behavior Intervention Planning
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Verbal behavior training
- Self-Management Strategies
- Crisis Intervention
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Concepts
Certification
- Behavior Analyst Certification Board, 1-18-32551, 08/31/2018 - present
- Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment, Education Level 1, 1-01-00515, 12/20/2022
- Maryland, Licensed Behavior Analyst, LBA 517, 10/26/2018 - present
- Pennsylvania, Licensed Behavior Specialist, BH004897, 4/6/2020- present
Teaching and Training Experience
- Peer Tutor - Biology II, DeSales University, 9/2009-5/2010 - Individually selected by professors to work with peers to master academic materials and undergraduate level study skills.
- Peer Tutor - Research Design and Analysis I, DeSales University, 1/2008-5/2009 - Individually selected by professors to work with peers to master academic materials and undergraduate level study skills.
- Presenter- Howard County, Maryland school district ABA paraprofessionals training August 30, 2017 - The only Registered Behavior Technician invited to join a group of BCBAs to conduct two 3-hour training sessions for paraprofessionals focused on specific ABA support strategies to utilize in the school settings throughout Howard County, MD.
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
The Learning Well, LLC
09.2020 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Piece of Our Puzzle, LLC
01.2019 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Spectrum, LLC
09.2018 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Spectrum, LLC
09.2016 - 09.2018
Registered Behavior Technician
BehaviorLink
12.2015 - 06.2017
Poker Clerk
Maryland Live! Casino
01.2015 - 12.2015
Social Worker
Fairmount Behavioral Health System
10.2013 - 01.2015
Program Specialist
Elwyn Inc. - Community Residential Services
09.2012 - 09.2013
Applied Behavior Specialist
Elwyn, Inc. - Children's Residential Treatment Facility
07.2011 - 09.2012
Clinical Intern/Practicum Student
Today, Inc. - Adolescent Substance Abuse & Behavioral Health Services
06.2011 - 07.2012
Peer Review Assistant
IMX Medical Management Company
01.2007 - 06.2011
ABA Graduate Certificate, online program -
Florida Institute of Technology
Master of Science, Clinical and Counseling Health Psychology -
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Science, Psychology -
DeSales University
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