Kayla Woolf
Dayton,OH
Summary
Dedicated psychology student and experienced Behavioral Health Technician Team Lead with a strong clinical background supporting children aged 3-11. Proven track record in crisis management, CPST documentation compliance, and pediatric behavior modification. Adept leader skilled in supervising clinical staff, conducting performance reviews, and training BHT teams to deliver high-quality care. Passionate about promoting child and family well-being, leveraging strong clinical insight, empathy, and leadership to foster positive developmental outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician Team Lead
Kids Thrive
Dayton, OH
07.2026 - Current
- Led and supervised a team of 9 Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs), conducting performance reviews and providing feedback to improve overall team performance.
- Facilitated onboarding and professional development to keep staff informed of operational protocols and client care strategies, supporting effective service delivery.
- Reviewed and audited daily clinical documentation (CPST notes) to confirm compliance with insurance guidelines and organizational standards, maintaining high quality of care.
Behavioral Health Technician
Kids Thrive
Dayton, OH
03.2026 - 07.2026
- Applied crisis de-escalation, positive reinforcement, and behavioral modification techniques to create and sustain a safe and supportive care environment.
- Conducted 90-minute 1-on-1 therapeutic behavioral intervention sessions for pediatric clients aged 3-11, fostering progress toward specific behavioral goals.
- Documented detailed Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) notes after each session to monitor client progress and ensure compliance with medical necessity criteria.
Education
B.S. - Psychology, Family Development
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH05-2027
Skills
- Handle with CARE certification
- CPR and AED certification
- Suicide prevention certification
- Crisis management certification
- Documentation and compliance expertise
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Pediatric engagement
- Active listening skills
- Leadership and team management
- Quality assurance expertise
- Behavior modification strategies
- Flexibility
Extracurriculars & Leadership
Zeta Tau Alpha | University of Dayton | January 2024 – Present
Director of Social Events | January 2026 – Present
- Plan and execute chapter social events, managing event logistics, budgets, and vendor communication to maximize member engagement.
- Collaborate with executive board members and campus partners to organize large-scale themed events, driving chapter participation and community relations.
Service Chair | January 2025 – December 2025
- Spearheaded community outreach and volunteer initiatives, leading logistics for signature events including the Crown Classic.
- Coordinated strategic philanthropic partnerships, including joint service programming with the Noble Circle Project.
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician Team Lead
Kids Thrive
07.2026 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Kids Thrive
03.2026 - 07.2026
B.S. - Psychology, Family Development
University of Dayton