Lidiya Cleland
Renton,WA
Summary
My fascination with Behavioral Therapy highlights a commitment to understanding and improving the ways in which individuals and groups can be supported in making positive changes in their everyday lives. I am interested in how therapeutic techniques can complement legal and rehabilitative efforts to reduce recidivism and foster long-term well-being for children, adolescents and to adulthood. I am experienced in offering care and responsiveness to students with special-needs from ages 4-12 with over four years of experience, in-home, clinic centers, telehealth and school environments.
A skilled Mental Health Technician with a Forensic Psychology degree and extensive mental health services background across multiple types of mental health areas. Supported numerous patients in large residential treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician II
Eating Recovery Center
03.2025 - Current
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve patients.
- Act as a secondary support staff in group therapy.
- Meal Support and Bathroom Monitoring, including flush checks for patients in eating disorder program.
- Complete documentation of patient observations, meals and individual check-ins that occur during shift.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Work with patients on de-escalation and implementing coping skills per treatment plan.
- Maintains daily program structure, by following program schedule.
Registered Behavior Technician
Emerald Learning Center
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with teachers, staff, and other support personnel within the school district to provide ABA therapy support for students.
- Implemented ABA-based interventions to teach communication, social, and daily living skills in school/ clinic settings.
- Collected and recorded behavior data to track progress and inform treatment plans.
- Provided prompting and fading techniques to facilitate skill acquisition and promote independent responding.
- Built therapeutic relationships with students to establish trust and rapport.
- Worked with families/ groups of students to ensure effective treatment and minimal disruption in the school/clinic environment.
- Followed treatment plan goals and interventions with sound judgment and sought consultation when needed.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to enhance expertise in ABA therapy techniques.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Delivered compassionate care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in student condition.
Registered Behavior Technician
Epic Staffing Group
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with teachers, staff, and other support personnel within the school district to provide ABA therapy support for students, both in groups and individuals.
- Ran group interventions, skills, educations and ABA therapy.
- Implemented ABA-based interventions to teach communication, social, and daily living skills in school settings
- Collected and recorded behavior data to track progress and inform treatment plans
- Provided prompting and fading techniques to facilitate skill acquisition and promote independent responding
- Built therapeutic relationships with students to establish trust and rapport
- Worked with families to ensure effective treatment and minimal disruption in the school environment
- Followed treatment plan goals and interventions with sound judgment and sought consultation when needed
- Participated in ongoing professional development to enhance expertise in ABA therapy techniques
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
The Stepping Stones Group
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
- Professional liability insurance
- Completed coursework in psychology, education, social work, behavioral science, human development, or a related field (minimum two years)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal interaction and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing circumstances
- Physical fitness and ability to lift and carry patients (as needed)
Patient Care Technicians
DaVita
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Vital Sign Monitoring: Measure and document patients’ vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, and pulse rates.
- Patient Care: Assist patients with daily living activities, such as: Bathing, dressing, and grooming Feeding and hydration Using the restroom and incontinence care Turning, repositioning, and moving patients as needed
- Sanitation and Infection Control: Maintain a clean and sanitary environment by: Cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms and equipment Ensuring proper hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) use
- Communication: Listen to patients’ concerns, report them to colleagues, and explain treatment and medication plans to patients and their families.
- Medication Administration: Assist with administering medications under the supervision of licensed nurses.
- Patient Education: Educate patients on self-care and disease management, as well as provide emotional support and guidance.
- Documentation: Accurately document patient information, vital signs, and care provided in patient records.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Patient Transportation: Transport patients within the facility or to/from appointments, as needed.
- Basic Life Support: Provide basic life support, such as CPR and first aid, as trained and certified.
- Assisting with wound care and dressing changes
- Conducting simple laboratory tests, such as urine tests
- Operating medical equipment, such as wheelchairs and oxygen tanks
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2025
Bachelors - Behavioral Sciences & Psychology
Grand Canyon University
01.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Saddleback Christian Academy
Mission Viejo, CA06.2015
Skills
- Teaching & Special Education
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Behavioral Therapy in groups or individual
- Communication and leadership skills
- Eating Disorders and Recovery knowledge
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Therapeutic communication
- Conflict resolution
- Mental health support
- Cultural sensitivity
- Mediation techniques
- Trauma-informed care
- Conflict de-escalation
- Behavioral management
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- Agency Affiliated Councilor
- CPI Certification
- Handle With Care Certification
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician II
Eating Recovery Center
03.2025 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Emerald Learning Center
09.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Behavior Technician
Epic Staffing Group
05.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
The Stepping Stones Group
05.2021 - 05.2022
Patient Care Technicians
DaVita
06.2018 - 07.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Saddleback Christian Academy
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelors - Behavioral Sciences & Psychology
Grand Canyon University
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