LaTosha Lafferty
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
McCordsville,IN
Summary
Ambitious BCBA with over 20 years of experience driving clinical quality, operational excellence, and team development in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Proven success in leadership roles including Clinical Director, Director of Clinical Services, and Chief Operating Officer. Passionate about integrating behavioral science within healthcare systems, elevating clinician performance, and improving client outcomes through evidence-based practice and collaboration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Director
Bierman Autism Centers
, IN
02.2024 - Current
- Lead supervision of BCBAs, RBT team leads, speech- and OT clinicians.
- Monitor KPI trends to ensure clinical success.
- Audit services for quality and documentation integrity.
- Develop and implement clinical improvement plans aligned with organizational goals.
Director of Clinical Services
Centria Healthcare
, IN
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Oversaw clinical services and supervision in Lawrence Center.
- Supported hiring, onboarding, and case consultation for clinical staff.
Chief Operating Officer
The Indiana Institute For Behavior Analysis, LLC
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Director of Operations, 04/21-09/21.
- Directed HR, operations, and interdepartmental collaboration.
- Developed interviewing and onboarding process.
- Spear-headed revamp of company values and developed values training.
- Developed OBM systems to align culture and performance.
Clinical Supervisor (BCaBA/BCBA)
Various ABA Agencies, School District
03.2011 - 04.2021
- Provided ABA services and supervision across school, home, and clinic settings.
- Hopebridge, 2019-2021
- Rocky River City Schools, 2015-2016
- Spectrum Resource Center & School, 2014-2015
- BCBA-Independent Contractor, 2013-2017
- Trumpet Behavioral Health, 2011-2013
Director of Clinical Administration
Collaborating For Kids, LLC
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Oversaw quality assurance of clinical documentation.
- Maintained caseload while supporting clinical staff.
Regional Director
Unlocking The Spectrum
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Managed all service delivery across Southern Indiana and Indianapolis.
- Supervised BCBAs, technicians, and cross-disciplinary staff.
Lead ABA Therapist
Various ABA Agencies
11.2004 - 03.2011
- Provided ABA services and supervision across school, home, and clinic settings.
- Positive Education Program, 2008-2009
- STEPS Behavioral Consulting, 2005-2008 & 2009-2011
- Autism Services for Kids, 2004-2005
Education
Ph.D. - Behavior Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL 08.2019 - Current
Master of Science - General Human Services, Marriage & Family Services
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 08.2008 - 2011
ABA Professional Development - BACB-Verified Course Sequence
FL Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL 10.2008 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Communications
Baldwin-Wallace University
Berea, OH 08.2003 -
Skills
Supervision, training, & development of RBTs, Clinical Students, BCaBAs, BCBAs, and interdisciplinary teams
Skills & behavior assessments (VB-MAPP, PEAK, AIM, ABLLS-R, Vineland 3, FBAs, Preference)
Data graphing & analysis
Precision Teaching
Microsoft (Word, Excel, Teams, Forms)
Data collection platforms (Catalyst, Rethink)
Practice mgmt platforms (Salesforce, Artemis ABA, WebABA, Rethink, Central Reach)
Health & safety trainer (QBS Safety Care, CPR/FA/AED)
Behavioral interview development, interviewing & hiring candidates, onboarding
Certification
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Timeline
Clinical Director
Bierman Autism Centers
02.2024 - Current
Director of Clinical Services
Centria Healthcare
10.2023 - 02.2024
Chief Operating Officer
The Indiana Institute For Behavior Analysis, LLC
04.2021 - 10.2023
Ph.D. - Behavior Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
08.2019 - Current
Director of Clinical Administration
Collaborating For Kids, LLC
05.2019 - 09.2019
Regional Director
Unlocking The Spectrum
04.2016 - 05.2019
Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA)
05-2015
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
05-2011
Clinical Supervisor (BCaBA/BCBA)
Various ABA Agencies, School District
03.2011 - 04.2021
Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), expired
05-2010
ABA Professional Development - BACB-Verified Course Sequence
FL Institute of Technology
10.2008 -
Master of Science - General Human Services, Marriage & Family Services
Capella University
08.2008 - 2011
Lead ABA Therapist
Various ABA Agencies
11.2004 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Communications
Baldwin-Wallace University
08.2003 -
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