Mercedes Wood
Fort Worth
Summary
Driven Clinical Leader eager to bring talent and expertise to a growing department and company. Focused on finding a team to support with clinical knowledge, decision-making, and facilitating a positive environment. Motivated to continue learning in workplace that I can demonstrate my professionalism and client focused qualities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Clinical Director
Action Behavior Centers
Fort Worth, TX
02.2022 - 08.2025
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Concept Connections
Fort Worth
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Provide initial and ongoing staff education and training on client behavioral and skill acquisition protocols.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
- Provided comprehensive assessments, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between all members of the client's team including staff, Behavior Analysts, parents, and outside health professionals.
- Facilitate day-to-day operations of the team by ensuring that all necessary paperwork, materials, scheduling, and documentation are up to date.
- Update & maintain data collection systems & disseminate information to team.
- Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings.
- Insurance submissions for all clients in company (up to 75)
- Provide BCBA supervision.
BCBA SUPERVISOR/INSURANCE LIAISON
02.2018 - 10.2018
LEAD RBT
02.2016 - 02.2018
PROGRAM MANAGER
Behavioral Innovations
06.2013 - 12.2015
Education
BCBA Certification - Applied Behavior Analysis
Capella University
01.2017
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Tarleton State University
12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX05.2013
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of Autism
- Clinical leadership
- Collaborative skills
- Developing Training Programs
- Proficient in Microsoft office
- Behavior management techniques
- Clinical quality improvement
- Performance improvement
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst - 1-18-29752
- LBA - 2135
Timeline
Group Clinical Director
Action Behavior Centers
02.2022 - 08.2025
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Concept Connections
09.2018 - 02.2022
BCBA SUPERVISOR/INSURANCE LIAISON
02.2018 - 10.2018
LEAD RBT
02.2016 - 02.2018
PROGRAM MANAGER
Behavioral Innovations
06.2013 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Hardin-Simmons University
BCBA Certification - Applied Behavior Analysis
Capella University