Kathleen Starbuck
Silver Springs
Summary
Dedicated Behavior Technician with proven success at The Refuge, leveraging effective communication and strategic quick thinking to implement behavior intervention plans. Skilled in data analysis and crisis intervention, I foster positive client outcomes through tailored strategies and active listening, ensuring comprehensive care and support for diverse needs.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
The Refuge
- Implemented behavior intervention plans to support client development and learning objectives.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis to track client progress and outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Adapted teaching strategies based on individual client needs and responses.
- Reinforced positive behaviors through structured activities and interventions.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance knowledge of best practices in behavior therapy.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Behavioral Health Technician
Banyan Treatment Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in implementing individualized treatment plans for clients, ensuring adherence to therapeutic goals.
- Monitored client behavior and reported observations to multidisciplinary team for effective care coordination.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting engagement and support among participants.
- Documented patient interactions and progress in electronic health records, maintaining compliance with confidentiality standards.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bishop Dennis J O’Connell High School
Falls Church, VA06.1982
Skills
Relatable life experience
Effective communication
Active listening
Strategic quick thinking
Situational response
Dependability
Certification
Mental Health First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Banyan Treatment Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
Behavior Technician
The Refuge
High School Diploma -
Bishop Dennis J O’Connell High School