Kara Shaffer
BCBA
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with completed Master's degree in Special Education.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
California Psychcare- 360 Behavioral Health
10.2026 - Current
- Develop, implement, and oversee individualized treatment plans
- Conduct assessments and evaluate client progress
- Analyze clinical data and make treatment recommendations
- Provide supervision, coaching, and mentorship to clinical team members
- Collaborate with families and caregivers to support treatment goals
- Monitor treatment effectiveness and modify programs as clinically appropriate
- Ensure clinical documentation meets quality and compliance standards
- Collaborate with operational and support teams to help remove barriers to care
- Support the professional development of clinical team members
- Promote ethical, evidence-based, client-centered ABA services
Assistant Clinical Supervisor
California Psychcare- 360 Behavioral Health
02.2024 - 09.2026
- Carry a caseload and meet billable service requirements, including supervision hours and direct services
- Manage client programs, monitor progress, and make data-driven treatment adjustments
- Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and consult with case providers
- Supervise and mentor Behavior Technicians, including training, feedback, and parent coaching
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, mandated reporting, and company policies
- Prepare and submit utilization and treatment reports to supervisors
- Lead team meetings and support staff professional development
- Participate in special projects and contribute to clinical program improvement
Behavior Interventionist
California Psychcare- 360 Behavioral Health
07.2020 - 01.2024
- Implements established behavioral treatment plans directly with clients under the supervision of a BCBA.
- Improves behavior with the overall goal of improving quality of life for the client using strategies based in the science of applied behavior analysis.
- Collects data to track changes in behaviors.
- Takes detailed notes throughout client sessions.
- Works with a variety of ages ranging from toddlers to adults.
Volunteer Court-Appointed Special Advocate
VOICES FOR CHILDREN
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Appointed by Riverside County Court as a child advocate in the child welfare system
- Collaborated with professionals providing services to child (therapists, physicians, social workers, educators, etc.)
- Wrote detailed court reports regarding specific situation and needs of child
- Participated in all court hearings for child
- Took child on monthly outings
- Completed 16 hours per year of continuing education regarding childhood trauma
Volunteer Crisis Counselor
CRISIS TEXT LINE
12.2018 - 07.2020
- Successfully de-escalated over 250 crisis situations using active listening, strength identification, empathetic statements, and collaborative problem solving techniques
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures
- Documented risk to each client and context of concerns
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The Pennsylvania State University
World Campus 08.2017 - 05.2020
Master of Education - Special Education
The Pennsylvania State University
World Campus 08.2021 - 12.2023
Certification
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, CPI
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
California Psychcare- 360 Behavioral Health
10.2026 - Current
Assistant Clinical Supervisor
California Psychcare- 360 Behavioral Health
02.2024 - 09.2026
Master of Education - Special Education
The Pennsylvania State University
08.2021 - 12.2023
Behavior Interventionist
California Psychcare- 360 Behavioral Health
07.2020 - 01.2024
Volunteer Court-Appointed Special Advocate
VOICES FOR CHILDREN
05.2019 - 07.2022
Volunteer Crisis Counselor
CRISIS TEXT LINE
12.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The Pennsylvania State University
08.2017 - 05.2020