Marissa Palmer
Beaverton
Summary
Driven by a passion for assent-based care and client empowerment, I am committed to creating positive, lasting impacts for individuals and families. Skilled in Skills Based Treatment (SBT) and Foundations of Care (FOC), I advocate for compassionate, respectful approaches to therapy. I am proud to contribute to the transformative change happening at Centria Autism, where client dignity and meaningful outcomes are the top priority.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervising Clinician
Centria Autism Services
Beaverton
10.2021 - Current
- Maintained an average of 14.30% supervision across client caseloads in 2024, ensuring consistent progress monitoring and upholding high standards of clinical care.
- Developed and monitored child-specific behavior plans based on thorough assessments, data collection, and ongoing evaluation to ensure individualized care and measurable progress.
- Developed an initial assessment process to enhance caregiver commitment, minimize miscommunication, and highlight Centria’s core values; shared best practices with colleagues to support parent engagement and service retention.
- Provide real-time support during high-intensity interfering behaviors by modeling assent-based de-escalation strategies, ensuring client and staff safety, and supporting Behavior Technicians as needed
- Participated in pilot Foundations of Care and SBT mentorship (July 2022–Feb 2023). Completed February 2023.
- Mentored fellow Supervising Clinicians in Foundations of Care creation and implementation.
- Delivered SBT to approximately five clients; currently implementing SBT with two active clients
Guest Lecturer
Pacific University Oregon
Hillsboro
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Guest lectured for Physician Assistant students, presenting on Autism Spectrum Disorder, Early Intervention, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and the importance of assent-based care practices.
Behavior Consultant
Centria Autism Services
Beaverton
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided clinical oversight under BCBA supervision, trained and managed Behavior Technicians, developed and monitored individualized behavior plans, and engaged caregivers to promote improved client outcomes.
Behavior Support Specialist
Centria Autism Services
Beaverton
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Helping improve client outcomes and reducing BT attrition by providing training and support to new Behavior Technicians through 1:1 training and interactive Capstone training.
Behavior Therapist
Centria Autism Services
Beaverton
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Utilizing ABA therapy with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder within a home and clinic setting.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education And Applied Behavior Analysis
Portland State University
Portland, OR06-2020
Skills
- Proficient in Care Connect
- Foundations of Care
- Skills Based Treatment (SBT)
- Managing complex, high-acuity cases
- Caregiver training
- Conducting client assessments
- Mentorship skills
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Independent and self-motivated
- Effective and empathetic communicator (both internally and externally)
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), 08/2021
Certification Number: 1-21-52706 - Licensed Behavior Analyst — Oregon Health Authority, License #B-10217371 (Expires 09/30/25)
Timeline
Guest Lecturer
Pacific University Oregon
01.2025 - 01.2025
Supervising Clinician
Centria Autism Services
10.2021 - Current
Behavior Consultant
Centria Autism Services
02.2021 - 10.2021
Behavior Support Specialist
Centria Autism Services
08.2020 - 01.2021
Behavior Therapist
Centria Autism Services
07.2017 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Special Education And Applied Behavior Analysis
Portland State University
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