MICHELLE CUMMINGS, M.ED, BCBA, LBS
583 Village Rd. Pittston,PA
Summary
Motivated Board Certified Behavior Analyst/Licensed Behavior Specialist with more than 20 years of clinical experience and analytic skills. Eager to conduct research, analyze data, and disseminate information to improve public health.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Director/BCBA - Full Time
Mission Autism Clinics
2021.08 - Current
- Provided clinical oversight and supervision to current and onboarding staff
- Evaluated effectiveness of programming to make updates and changes as appropriate
- Researched assessments to conduct with clients to develop the best plans of care
- Consistently analyzed data regarding client outcomes, staff productivity, clinic needs, and made changes accordingly
- Completed ongoing trainings and evaluation of all staff and programs
- Collaborated with upper management on business strategies, and executed plans as necessary
- Audited documentation and files to adhere to State and Insurance guidelines
- Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
- During tenure, client and employee census increased by 78% due to success of program
- Note: On Medical Leave April 2023-present
- Supervisor: Marcey Snyder (570) 802-3098
Clinical Director/Clinical Supervisor - Full Time
New Story
2012.01 - 2021.08
- Coordinated services and programming for Licensed private school serving students with special needs
- Developed and conducted clinical trainings to improve interventions
- Collaborated with professionals within area school districts and agencies to best serve the needs of students in our care
- Compiled and analyzed treatment outcome data and risk assessments to make recommendations as appropriate, and complete training as required
- Directed and assisted in the implementation of new programming
- Consulted with upper management regarding policies and procedures implemented within the school to execute with proficiency.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, resulting in cost savings without sacrifice to quality of care.
- Promoted from Clinical Supervisor to Clinical Director June 2016
- Supervisors: Monica Amditis (570) 690-0864, Laura DeCosmo (570)-328-7238
Certified Trainer through Crisis Prevention Institute
New Story
2012.06 - 2017.11
- Responsible for new hire training in Basic Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, re-certifying all staff in Applied Physical Training
- Provided monthly Role play sessions based on data of interventions and principles of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, to work to reduce and eliminate workplace injury and promote team cohesion.
- Conducted post-training follow-ups with participants to ensure proper knowledge transfer and application on the job site.
Psychological Associate - Part Time
Gransee and Associates
2009.08 - 2012.01
- Provided psychological evaluations for children and young adults
- Completed assessments with children, families, physicians, and treatment teams to provide accurate diagnoses and make treatment recommendations
- Collaborated with families and service professionals regarding implications of various diagnoses and effective forms of treatment
- Provided follow up regarding interventions, progress, areas of need, and recommendations.
- Supervisor: Dr. Jonathan Gransee (717) 509-5151
Education
M.Ed - Counseling And Human Services
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PABachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NYSkills
- Data Analysis
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Exemplary Communication Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Training and Mentoring
- Clinical Leadership
- Critical Thinking
Professional Affiliations
Association for Behavior Analysis International
Pennsylvania Association for Behavior Analysis
Certification
Florida Institute of Technology, Applied Behavior Analysis
Board Certification Number: 1-14-15421
Pennsylvania Department of Medicine
Behavior Specialist License: BH003018
Timeline
Clinical Director/BCBA - Full Time
Mission Autism Clinics
2021.08 - Current
Certified Trainer through Crisis Prevention Institute
New Story
2012.06 - 2017.11
Clinical Director/Clinical Supervisor - Full Time
New Story
2012.01 - 2021.08
Psychological Associate - Part Time
Gransee and Associates
2009.08 - 2012.01
M.Ed - Counseling And Human Services
Lehigh University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Bonaventure University
Florida Institute of Technology, Applied Behavior Analysis
Board Certification Number: 1-14-15421
Pennsylvania Department of Medicine
Behavior Specialist License: BH003018
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