Kaitlyn McKenzie
Pensacola ,FL
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in behavioral health and education, notably at Centurion. Excelled in behavior modification and therapeutic communication, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in both resource coordination and creating engaging, multimedia-enriched curricula. Proven track record in fostering team collaboration and achieving notable improvements in client and student success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Health Technician
Centurion
09.2024 - Current
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance, and restocked supplies to support program needs.
- Prepared and submitted daily paper refusal, electronic refusals, and group note reports through EMR
- Facilitated on-site activities and clinical groups (psychoeducation, readiness to discharge, and therapeutic activities)
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
English Teacher
GSE Academy
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of English language
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Registered Behavior Technician
Southeast Alabama Autism Center
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Used Excel and CentralReach to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Conducted intake interviews
- Wrote detailed behavior change plans based upon intake interviews and goals outlined in the ABLLS-R
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Troy University
Troy, ALMaster of Arts - Exceptional Student Education - ABA
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL06-2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08-2018
Skills
- Skill-building exercises
- Resource coordination
- Mental health support
- Suicide prevention
- Therapeutic communication
- Activity monitoring
- Behavioral analysis
- Behavior modification
- Documentation skills
Timeline
Behavior Health Technician
Centurion
09.2024 - Current
English Teacher
GSE Academy
08.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
Southeast Alabama Autism Center
05.2019 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Psychology
Troy University
Master of Arts - Exceptional Student Education - ABA
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Alabama At Birmingham
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