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Marissa Gonzales

San Antonio,TX

Work History

Clinical Specialist

Behavioral Innovations
  • Acquired established cases and quickly acclimated to client needs and plan of care to promote continuity of care
  • Provided support to clinical teams in implementing behavioral intervention strategies
  • Assisted in training staff on best practices for client care and program adherence
  • Evaluated program effectiveness and modified implementation procedures as needed resulting in continuous progress towards goals
  • Established relationships with clients, families and staff, fostering trust and collaboration in behavior change efforts
  • Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of functional communication training, positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications

Visiting BCBA

Action Behavior Centers
  • Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client''s unique strengths and needs
  • Conducted direct/indirect assessments to identify behavioral functions and develop individualized behavior intervention plans
  • Conducted ongoing data analysis to track client progress and adjust interventions accordingly
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients'' families through consistent communication and engagement, empathetic listening skills, and a genuine commitment to their child''s success
  • Provided ongoing supervision and feedback to registered behavior technicians, ensuring high-quality services for clients

Assistant Director of Clinical Services

Behavioral Innovations
  • Conducted initial and recurring assessments to develop individualized treatment plans, monitor progress, and maintain authorization of services for clients
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement behavior modification strategies and promote generalization of skills across providers and settings
  • Led parent training workshops, empowering families with knowledge and skills needed to support their child''s progress at home
  • Trained direct support staff in applied behavior analysis principles, contributing to improved service delivery and consistency across team members
  • Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications

Education

Master of Science - Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05.2019

Timeline

Clinical Specialist

Behavioral Innovations

Visiting BCBA

Action Behavior Centers

Assistant Director of Clinical Services

Behavioral Innovations

Master of Science - Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis

The University of Texas At San Antonio
Marissa Gonzales