Michele Vail MA, BCBA, LBA
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Board Certified Behavior Analyst with experience working with children and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Worked closely with school, parents, and other providers. Assisted in building clinic based services to allow clients to generalize skills across same aged peers. Managed over a team of emerging behavior analyst, building on their skills to grow in the field.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director
Ally Pediatric Therapy
Phoenix, AZ
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements off the position.
- Toured new families
- Ensured BCBA’s met weekly hour requirements.
- Handled difficult conversations with parents and staff.
Managing Behavior Analyst
Autism Spectrum Therapies
08.2015 - 07.2023
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and created behavior intervention plans (BIP) based on results
- Conducted a variety of assessments (i.e. Vineland, VB-MAPP, BRIEF, SSIS, AFLS) with parents and clients
- Supervised over a team of 10-15 behavior technicians, training them on a variety of antecedent and consequence based strategies
- Adhered to the ethical standards outlined by the BACB
- Maintained client confidentiality
- Analyzed data, including level, trend, and variability and modified goals as needed
- Wrote progress reports for each client and submitted to insurance companies in a timely manner
- Provided supervision to a team of 3-5 Emerging Behavior Analyst, who were currently enrolled in an ABA masters program.
- Coordinated care with other providers (i.e. Speech, OT, PT, and schools)
- Help build clinic based services by creating social skill lesson plans
Senior Behavior Therapist
Center For Autism And Related Disorders
02.2008 - 08.2015
- Implemented Behavior Support Plans as outlined by the BCBA
- Daily interaction with clients and parents
- Provided support in home setting, school setting, and community based settings
- Provided parent education when directed by the BCBA
- Trained new behavior therapist as they were coming into the field
Education
Certificate - ABA Professional Development
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, Florida05.2015
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Argosy University
Phoenix, AZ08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2008
Skills
- Assessments
- Coordination of Care
- Training
- Clinic based
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Parent Education
- Timely submissions
- Patient oriented care
- Report writing
Affiliations
Member of Arizona Association of Behavior Analyst
Licensure and Certifications
Behavior Analyst Certification Board: Board Certified Behavior Analyst, certificate number: 1-16-22055, issued February 2016 and current
Arizona Board of Psychology Examiners: Licensed Behavior Analyst, license number: BEH-000223, issued June 2016 and current
Timeline
Clinical Director
Ally Pediatric Therapy
07.2023 - 02.2024
Managing Behavior Analyst
Autism Spectrum Therapies
08.2015 - 07.2023
Senior Behavior Therapist
Center For Autism And Related Disorders
02.2008 - 08.2015
Certificate - ABA Professional Development
Florida Institute of Technology
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Argosy University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Arizona State University