Joshua Ford
Chicago,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic and proficient grad student with talent for fostering relationships and innovative program design. Broad knowledge of Psychological intervention and theory. Communicative and team-oriented with proficiency in project management. Proven history of fostering collaboration to meet team, individual and management objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
Chicago Family Therapy Center
Chicago, IL
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Participated in weekly clinical supervision meetings with senior staff members at the agency.
- Conducted family assessments to identify areas of need or concern.
- Conducted individual, couples and family counseling sessions as clinically indicated to provide psychotherapeutic interventions and establish and assess treatment goals.
- Developed therapeutic interventions tailored to the needs of each client.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress utilizing electronic medical record software.
Registered Behavioral Technician
Motivated Learners, LLC
Des Plaines, IL
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Monitored progress of clients through data collection and analysis.
- Engaged in regular supervision sessions with supervisors to discuss client progress and address any concerns or issues arising from treatment sessions.
- Maintained accurate records of all client interactions including progress notes, session logs, and data sheets.
- Provided emotional support to help clients cope with challenging behaviors or situations.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings with other professionals involved in the care of the client.
- Instructed clients on appropriate behaviors in various settings such as school or home environments.
- Assisted in developing social skills programs designed to increase communication abilities among clients.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions such as Applied Behavior Analysis techniques, positive reinforcement strategies, and other behavioral approaches.
- Provided individualized behavior intervention services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards their needs.
- Attended trainings related to ABA principles and best practices for working with special populations.
- Collaborated with families, teachers, and other professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
- Adapted protocols depending on changes observed in a client's behavior patterns or preferences.
Program Director
The Chicago Center
Chicago, IL
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Oversaw daily operations of Mental Health referral and advocacy program program functions.
- Collaborated with various parties involved in program to evaluate successes and failures as well as develop new partnerships with treatment facilities and community therapists and make proactive changes.
- Designed and implemented innovated application of the PCOMS system in collaboration with field experts to track client therapeutic outcomes.
- Designed and managed a database of over 400 outpatient therapeutic resources, and evaluated the performance of referring partners on an ongoing basis for continued improvement of referrals.
- Collaborated closely with treatment teams across multiple hospital networks and higher levels of care to appropriately coordinate client care services and ensure continuity of care post discharge.
- Developed referral relationships with treatment facilities nationally and throughout the Chicago land area.
- Created and oversaw training courses focused on therapeutic excellence, deliberate practice, cultural sensitivity and community education.
- Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
- Interacted with families and therapists to inform each party of client's progress within treatment program.
- Conducted outreach, advocacy and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crisis intervention.
- Trained newly hired client advocates on program clinical standards and procedures.
- Attended conferences and workshops on an ongoing basis to ensure up to date knowledge about therapeutic innovations in the field of psychology.
Assistant Director
Areivim
Denver, CO
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Shared mission of organization with public through successful community outreach and marketing strategies.
- Organized mental health first aid training to reduce knowledge gaps and enhance performance of community volunteers
- Collaborated closely with community based treatment teams to appropriately coordinate client care services.
- Observed and reported changes in client appearance, behavior or aptitude to work toward treatment plan goals.
Therapeutic Day Treatment Technician
MHCD Mental Health Center of Denver
Denver, CO
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Assessed and reported student behavior and progress.
- Supported students in developing self-awareness and decision-making skills.
- Documented student progress in treatment notes.
Mental Health Technician
MHCD Mental Health center
Denver, CO
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Studied treatment plans to understand and implement interventions.
Special Needs Assistant
Yachad
Chicago, IL
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose
- Promoted inclusion between members with special needs and their high school aged peers
- Responsible for administering medication and taking care of other physical and emotional needs of clients
Assistant Program Director
Chai Lifeline
Chicago, IL
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Collaborated with program manager to come up with schedule and budget.
- Collaborated with Program director to establish program curriculum and goals.
- Planned, coordinated and executed events between volunteers and the families of children diagnosed with chronic and terminal illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hebrew Theological College
Skokie, IL07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Talmudic Studies
Ohr Somayach - Tanenbaum Educational Center
Monsey, NY06.2015
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Performance standards and analysis
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Partnership development
- Program leadership
- Training & Development
- Supervision
- Microsoft Office
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Behavioral assessment
- Case notes
- Treatment planning
- Client progress analysis
- Case management
- Evaluation of therapeutic expertise
- Working collaboratively
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural sensitive
Certification
- 40 hour Autism Partnership Method training-2024
- 40+ Hours of AEDP group and one on one supervision- 2021-current
- Level 2 TEAM therapy Training - 2019
- FIT outcome tracking training-2021-current
- Individual AEDP and Coherence therapy supervision- 2021- current
- Introduction to Exposure therapy interventions- 2019
- Understanding Eating Disorder and models for intervention-2022
- Understanding substance and process addictions-2021
- Understanding anxiety disorders in children and adolescents-2021
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
Chicago Family Therapy Center
12.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Behavioral Technician
Motivated Learners, LLC
12.2023 - 06.2024
Program Director
The Chicago Center
07.2019 - 07.2022
Therapeutic Day Treatment Technician
MHCD Mental Health Center of Denver
07.2018 - 08.2018
Mental Health Technician
MHCD Mental Health center
06.2018 - 08.2018
Assistant Director
Areivim
08.2017 - 07.2019
Special Needs Assistant
Yachad
05.2017 - 08.2017
Assistant Program Director
Chai Lifeline
01.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hebrew Theological College
Bachelor of Arts - Talmudic Studies
Ohr Somayach - Tanenbaum Educational Center
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Capella University