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Michelle Bouchard

Vista,CA

Summary

Seasoned Clinical Director with a proven track record at Believing In Change, LLC, enhancing client care through evidence-based practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Expert in Applied Behavior Analysis and adept at building strong, supportive relationships, significantly improving treatment outcomes. Energetic professional performs assessments, monitors behavior and helps develop treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

RBT Supervisor for EBSH Homes

MARS Group Inc
12.2018 - Current

Provide ongoing supervision and training to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT). Implement quarterly fidelity checks on Behavior Intervention Plans.

Clinical Director, Owner

Believing In Change, LLC
08.2016 - Current
  • Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
  • Mentored staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
  • Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for clinical staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for growth.
  • Developed and maintained strong interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
  • Enhanced client care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
  • Develop Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Conduct treatment fidelity checks
  • Provide ongoing supervision and training to BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs.
  • Develop and run social skills groups

Research Treatment Trainer

San Diego State University Research Foundation
02.2019 - 06.2024

Responsible for training professionals in the field on Project ImPACT techniques and assisted in training individuals to meet fidelity in treatment techniques for certification.

Clinical Director

Able Pathways
03.2015 - 02.2017
  • Oversaw clinical's team's treatment plans, treatment goals, and reports
  • Supervised all clinical staff
  • Conducted weely staff meetings and supervision
  • Interfaced with ervice providers and okther professional staff
  • Provided monthly ad on-going training to all staff
  • Developed Behavopr Intervention Plans
  • Oversaw scheduling and client appointments
  • Conducted weekly managment meetings

Program Manager

Easter Seals Southern California
03.2013 - 02.2015
  • Develop treatment and Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Monitored progress on goals
  • Provided direct supervision
  • Conducted parent training
  • Conducted monthly clinical meetings
  • Write quarterly and bi-annual reports
  • Conduct Bi-annual assessments
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.

Clinical Supervisor

Kids Institute For Development And Advancement
06.2012 - 02.2013
  • Managed interventions and overall progress of clients
  • Interfaced with local school and funding agencies
  • Conducted parent training
  • Conducted Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Addressed behavior intervention needs in an integrated program with other therapy disciplines including speech and occupational therapy
  • Maintained client files and treatment logs in an organized manner
  • Communicated with the executive director regarding any change in status, problems, or intent to change any aspect of the education program
  • Provided on going supervision and training to staff

Clinical Treatment Supervisor

University Of California, San Diego Research
08.2008 - 05.2012
  • Reviewed and analyzed data to evaluate the effectiveness of research protocol
  • Analyzed protocol and studied literature to make suggestions to improve design and research protocol
  • Directed the work of undergraduate student interns in data collection, ensuring fidelity of implementation of research procedures
  • Oversaw the management of records pertaining to research program
  • Conducted and supervised training session with staff that worked with children with autism
  • Training sessions utilized coaching, demonstration, and video tape instruction
  • Trained all staff to treatment fidelity
  • Conducted clinical procedures utilizing behavioral techniques, Pivotal Response Training, and developmental techniques
  • Conducted intake and quarterly assessments using both the STAR Curriculum and the Social Communication Curriculum
  • Implemented a 12-week parent training program on Interaction Developmental and Behavioral Techniques
  • Implemented Behavior Intervention Plans and conducted monthly clinic meeting with staff and parents

Clinical Supervisor

Center For Autism Research Evaluation And Services
06.2007 - 08.2008
  • Oversaw and developed in-home behavioral programs
  • Managed and implemented behavior interventions
  • Facilitated regular staff meetings to allow parents and staff to communicate program goals, concerns and progress
  • Attended and consulted in IEP meetings
  • Provided on-going training to staff and parents
  • Coordinated and conducted training for new interventionists utilizing behavioral interventions

Behavioral Therapist

Center For Autism Research Evaluation And Services
11.2001 - 05.2007
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, communicating updates regularly to supervisory staff and relevant stakeholders.
  • Reduced challenging behaviors by implementing appropriate interventions.
  • Developed rapport with clients by utilizing empathy and implemented evidence-based treatment techniques
  • Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.

Education

Master of Science - School Psychology

National University
La Jolla, CA
01.2010

Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
1998

Skills

  • Social Skills Development
  • Incidental Teaching
  • Reinforcement Strategies
  • Behavior Reduction Strategies
  • Trained in Diagnostic Assessments
  • Prompting Techniques
  • Individualized Education Plans
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Functional Communication Training
  • Natural Environment Training
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Assistive Technology
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Rapport Building
  • Treatment Planning
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • CPR AED
  • First Aid (First Aid)
  • Intake Assessment
  • Clinical Documentation

Timeline

Research Treatment Trainer

San Diego State University Research Foundation
02.2019 - 06.2024

RBT Supervisor for EBSH Homes

MARS Group Inc
12.2018 - Current

Clinical Director, Owner

Believing In Change, LLC
08.2016 - Current

Clinical Director

Able Pathways
03.2015 - 02.2017

Program Manager

Easter Seals Southern California
03.2013 - 02.2015

Clinical Supervisor

Kids Institute For Development And Advancement
06.2012 - 02.2013

Clinical Treatment Supervisor

University Of California, San Diego Research
08.2008 - 05.2012

Clinical Supervisor

Center For Autism Research Evaluation And Services
06.2007 - 08.2008

Behavioral Therapist

Center For Autism Research Evaluation And Services
11.2001 - 05.2007

Master of Science - School Psychology

National University

Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology

Western Michigan University
Michelle Bouchard