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Johanna M. Britton

Miami,FL

Summary

Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis to individuals with developmental delays and behavioral challenges. Committed to advocating for maximizing independent living, communication skills and well-being of clients.

Trained on early intervention, but also experienced on working with adolescents and young adults. Experience includes working in varied setting such as schools, homes, and community. Passionate about training caregivers and technicians to ensure acquisition and generalization of skills.

Skilled in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, analyzing data, documenting progress, and modifying treatment plans to ensure overall progress.

Self-directed, hardworking and passionate with strong analytic and work ethics , time management and problem-solving skills, eager to secure a Behavior Analyst/ Supervisor position. Ready to help your team achieve company goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

SLB Therapy Inc
08.2018 - Current
  • Performed initial assessments and client intakes
  • Conducted assessments and developed behavior support plans to treat individuals with behavior challenges and skill deficits based on The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABBLLs), The Verbal Behavior Milestone Assessment & Placement Program (VB-MAPP), Vineland assessment, Parenting Relationship Questionnaire ( PRQ), Basic Social Skills for Youth, Social Skills for High Functioning Autism, Murdoch Protocol, and Model Me Kids protocol.
  • Conducted functional assessments to identify reason for challenging behaviors and targeted behaviors for intervention
  • Oversaw individualized treatment plans for clients
  • Collected data, monitored treatment progress, and updated/adjusted plans based on data analyzed
  • Developed teaching and support materials for implementing skill acquisition goals during sessions
  • Provided support, education, and training to parents/caregivers/teachers and therapist involved in client's care to help understand and manage problematic behaviors and to ensure generalization of skills and consistency on implementation of individualized Treatment Plans and Behavioral Support Plans
  • Provided training and supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians ( RBT) and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts ( BCaBA) on implementation of behavior analytic practices and Ethical Guidelines
  • Performed competency assessments of RBTs
  • Coordinated care with other professionals such as RBT's, BCaBAs, and BCBAs, other disciplines ( Speech and Language pathologists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists), and educational leaders (Teachers, Teacher assistants, School Principals) to ensure consistency across settings and therapies.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and treatment plans
  • Implemented treatment plans by working one to one with individuals (children/young adults) with autism spectrum disorders, Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorder, Down syndrome, and other developmental delays/ related disorders, to teach them language and communication skills, cognitive/ pre-academic skills, independent living /self-help skills, social skills, leisure/playing skills, safety skills, community integration skills, coping and tolerance skills using the methods of Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Provided direct services to clients in varied settings including home, office, school, and community based on clinical needs of the individual receiving services.
  • Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to ethical standards
  • Taught language through various modes of communication including basic gestures such as pointing, Verbal Behavior, American Sign Language ( ASL)-transfer sign to vocal, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

SLB Therapy Inc
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Performed initial assessments and client intakes
  • Conducted assessments and developed behavior support plans to treat individuals with behavior challenges and skill deficits based on The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABBLLs), The Verbal Behavior Milestone Assessment & Placement Program (VB-MAPP), Vineland assessment, Parenting Relationship Questionnaire ( PRQ), Basic Social Skills for Youth, Social Skills for High Functioning Autism, Murdoch Protocol, and Model Me Kids protocol.
  • Oversaw individualized treatment plans for clients
  • Collected data, monitored treatment progress and updated/adjusted plans based on data analyzed
  • Developed teaching and support materials for implementing skill acquisition goals during sessions
  • Provided support, education and training to parents/caregivers/teachers and therapist involved in client's care to help understand and manage problematic behaviors and to ensure generalization of skills and consistency on the implementation of individualized Treatment Plans and Behavioral Support Plans
  • Provided training and supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians ( RBT) on implementation of behavior analytic practices and Ethical Guidelines
  • Performed competency assessments of RBTs
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and treatment plans
  • Implemented treatment plans by working one to one with individuals (children/young adult) with autism spectrum disorders, Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorder, Down syndrome, and other developmental delays/ related disorders, to teach them language and communication skills, cognitive/ pre-academic skills, independent living /self-help skills, social skills, leisure/playing skills, safety skills, community integration skills, coping and tolerance skills using the methods of Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Provided direct services to clients in varied settings including home, office, school, community based on the clinical needs of the individual receiving services.
  • Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to ethical standards

Clinical Mental Health Counselor Intern

Trauma Resolution Center
08.2016 - 10.2017
    • Admitted client into the agency by interviewing them regarding some basic demographic information and reason for referral, conducting pre-testing, and by introducing the agency and its policies including what was expected from clients, cancellation policies, informed consent, private practices, holistic services provided in the agency, and general information about TIR
    • Conducted trauma-focused comprehensive biopsychosocial intake assessments for new clients
    • Scored client's assessments PTSD Checklist (PCL-5), Post-traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI), Clinical Anxiety Scale (CAS), Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression (CES-D)
    • Completed one-on-one counseling with clients by providing Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR), Unblocking, Trauma Bonding Technique, Dealing with Past Addiction Technique, Dealing with Death and Unfinished Business, Future TIR, and other counseling skills and techniques such as disturbance handling, mindfulness meditation training, breathing techniques, muscle relaxation training, recall techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) mindfulness meditations, metaphors and Techniques.
    • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
    • Developed trauma-focused evaluations
    • Facilitated both English and Spanish psychoeducational groups on Psychobiology of Trauma, Effects of Domestic Violence on Children Trauma Bonding, and Cycle of Violence.
    • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
    • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) therapy.
    • Created and implemented a process group for children to increase self-esteem and sense of belonging within a group which included explicit teaching of self-esteem and sense of artistic and experiential activities
    • Consulted with other staff members/supervisors regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by client's needs.
    • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
    • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
    • Completed research on Trauma and updated pertinent information for psychoeducational groups
    • Translated documents such as cancellation policies, parents' forms, and client's agency booklet from English to Spanish.
    • Bilingual services were delivered

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

New Way Days
01.2015 - 05.2017
  • Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis to decrease problematic behaviors in foster children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Conduct Disorder (CD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Adjustment Disorder (AD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
  • Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Developed and modified Behavioral Support Plans (BSP) based on The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABBLLs), The Verbal Behavior Milestone Assessment & Placement Program (VB-MAPP), Basic Social Skills for Youth, Social Skills for High Functioning Autism, Murdoch Protocol, and Model Me Kids protocol, Social History Tool, Scale of Independent Behavior- Revised (SIB-R), Motivation Assessment Scale (MAS), Functional Analysis Screening Tool (FAST), Functional Analysis Interview (FAI), ABC Summary forms
  • Developed teaching and support materials for implementing interventions.
  • Trained parents/caregivers, and foster parents in reducing problem behaviors and using behavioral techniques/ interventions to increase appropriate behaviors.
  • Trained parents/caregivers and foster parents to execute objectives addressed during therapy sessions
  • Implemented treatment plans by teaching children social, academic, and language skills to increase appropriate behaviors through Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Created materials needed to implement programs.
  • Collected and analyzed progress data

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

Therapeutic Behavioral Assessments Inc
07.2015 - 11.2016
  • Trained parents/caregivers of children with ASD on behavioral interventions and techniques used to decrease maladaptive behavior and increase appropriate behaviors.
  • Trained parents/caregivers to execute objectives/goals addressed during therapy
  • Worked one on one with children with autism spectrum disorder implementing both Discrete Trial Training (DTT) /Discrete Trial Instruction (DTI), Verbal Behavior for both verbal and nonverbal children
  • Teaching language, academic and social skills using methods of Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Developed/modified treatment plans based on The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABBLLs), The Verbal Behavior Milestone Assessment & Placement Program (VB-MAPP), Basic Social Skills for Youth, Social Skills for High Functioning Autism, Murdoch Protocol, and Model Me Kids protocol
  • Collected and analyzed progress data
  • Assisted with the creation of materials
  • Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Verbal Behavior Therapist

New Way Days Services
02.2012 - 12.2014
  • Implemented treatment plans to teach individuals (children) with autism spectrum disorders language and communication skills, cognitive/ pre-academic skills, independent living /self-help skills, social skills, leisure/playing skills, safety skills, community integration skills, coping and tolerance skills using methods of Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
  • Documented interventions, assessments, and progress reports on a database to enable tracking history and maintaining consistent records.
  • Collaborated with client's support system to implement positive interventions.
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
  • Trained clients to apply appropriate social skills and behavior modification techniques.
  • Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
  • Created materials to implement programs.
  • Observed, monitored, and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
  • Collected data and kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plans.
  • Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families and supervisors on the case.

Research Assistant

Child Anxiety, Florida International University, FIU
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Conducted phone screenings by obtaining information for admission to the center that included main basic demographic information, reason for referral, symptoms presented, degree of impairment in social, occupational, and/or school settings, and any coexisting conditions (medical, psychiatric, physical, etc)
  • Performed Initial Assessments both in English and Spanish to families before starting treatment by using Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule for DSM-IV (ADIS) to interview both child and caregiver, administering informed consent, administering Attention Bias Measurement Task (ABMT) to the child, and administering questionnaires to both children and caregiver
  • Scheduled and conducted follow-up assessments for families in the clinic at three, six, and twelve months after receiving services
  • Scheduled appointments with test subjects over the phone and through email.
  • Implemented follow-up assessments that included administering ADIS follow-up interviews, follow-up questionnaires to both children and caregivers and, administering Attention Bias Measurement Task (ABMT) to children.
  • Helped as an observer for Behavioral Observation Tasks (BOTs) and exposures, and coded the BOTs and related data entry
  • Assisted researchers by helping children fill out questionnaires correctly, filing, confirming appointments, making copies, and answering the phone

Education

Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Applied Behavior Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
06.2018

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Florida International University
Miami, FL
04.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University
Miami, FL
12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Marketing and International Business

Facultad De Contaduria Y Administracion (FCA)
Merida Yucatan Mexico
07.2006

Skills

  • Student Rapport-Building/ Pairing with reinforcers
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods and differential reinforcement procedures, Discreet Trial Teaching (DTT) and Natural Environment Teaching (NET), shaping, task analysis
  • Verbal Behavior, Picture Exchange Communication System, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
  • Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program, Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills, Vineland 3 assessment and Behavior Assessment System for Children
  • Familiar with Catalyst and Central Reach databases
  • Basic knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Central Reach Fluent typing speed; average of 55 wpm
  • Cultural Competency
  • Bilingual ( Spanish)

Certification

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Certification Number: 1-18-32492

Affiliations

Certified Member of the Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA).


Member of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary

Timeline

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

SLB Therapy Inc
08.2018 - Current

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

SLB Therapy Inc
06.2017 - 08.2018

Clinical Mental Health Counselor Intern

Trauma Resolution Center
08.2016 - 10.2017

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

Therapeutic Behavioral Assessments Inc
07.2015 - 11.2016

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

New Way Days
01.2015 - 05.2017

Verbal Behavior Therapist

New Way Days Services
02.2012 - 12.2014

Research Assistant

Child Anxiety, Florida International University, FIU
01.2012 - 12.2013

Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Applied Behavior Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Florida International University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University

Bachelor of Science - Marketing and International Business

Facultad De Contaduria Y Administracion (FCA)

Additional Information

Yessenia Duran, BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

SLB Therapy Inc

786-367-5389

Miss Alba Pena

Teacher at BEA

Beyond Expectations Academy

786-280-3494

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