DANIEl Gonzalez
Houston,TX
Summary
Bilingual BCBA with over 10 years of experience in the field of behavior analysis and a strong commitment to evidence-based practices. Expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive behavior intervention plans that enhance client outcomes through neurodivergent-affirming and data-driven strategies. Proven team collaborator, adept at working with interdisciplinary teams while remaining adaptable to evolving needs and focused on achieving measurable results. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and fostering a positive and productive environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Clinical Director - BCBA
Above and Beyond Therapy
09.2023 - Current
- Directed clinical operations at Spanish-speaking clinic, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
- Mentored clinical staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans and service delivery.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular assessments, driving continuous improvement efforts.
BCBA Supervisor Level
Blue Sprig Pediatrics
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Create and implement evidence-based treatment plans for children and families
- Train and supervise behavior technicians
- Schedule and conduct parent trainings
- Conduct initial and reassessments, functional behavior assessments and create behavior intervention plans
- Monitor and evaluate program data, modify programs based on data analysis, and report on progress/regression
- Provide support to families, behavior technicians, and colleagues using effective communication
- Ensure high quality care and services
Behavioral Health Specialist
Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Conducting functional behavior assessments and create Positive Behavior Support Plans for individuals with dual diagnosis
- collaborates with interdisciplinary team and psychiatry department and collect data and provided a data analysis
- Training direct support professionals and staff members on behavior and psychiatric support plans
- Adherence to settlement agreement developing corrective action plans, follow ups on corrective action plans and high priority incidents
- Review documentation and ensure compliance with the United States Department of Justice federal and State laws and regulation.
- Created progress reports, assessments and charting within required timeframes.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Trained residential staff on symptoms management and intervention strategies for clients with various behavioral issues.
Executive Director
Bebo’s Angels
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Bebo’s Angels a is a non-profit organization created to provide education and support to families with loved ones with Autism Spectrum Disorders.”
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Recruited new members by networking at community events and distributing promotional materials to attendees.
- Prioritized and allocated valuable resources to meet business targets.
Behavior Therapist
RGV Behavioral Consultants
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Provide in home base ABA services, collect data, report to BCBA supervisor on a daily basis, and provided summary reports to parents on a daily basis
- Services provided consisted of natural environment teaching, discrete trial training, independent living skills, social skills, and behavior management to individual diagnosed with varying intellectual disabilities.
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
Graduate Research Assistant
Autism Research Lab
10.2013 - 05.2016
- Duties include data collection, data analysis, implementing functional analyses, preference assessments and treatment sessions (such as progressive muscle relaxation, behavioral relaxation training, PECS, differential reinforcement procedures, using a token economy, etc.), translating structured interviews with parents, translating clients emails, training new members of research lab, setting up and cleaning up session materials for appointment sessions, creating treatment protocols, graphing data output, and attending supervision meetings on client cases.
Education
Verified Course Sequence - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Melbourne, FL12.2020
Special Education
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The Univsersity of Texio Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2016
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Analysis
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Case Planning and Management
- Augmentative and alternative communication
- Parent and caregiver training
- Crisis management
- Community-based instruction
- Client-centered approach
Certification
- BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst 1-22-58843
- LBA - Licensed Behavior Analyst #4976
Timeline
Clinical Director - BCBA
Above and Beyond Therapy
09.2023 - Current
BCBA Supervisor Level
Blue Sprig Pediatrics
05.2022 - 09.2023
Behavioral Health Specialist
Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center
10.2019 - 11.2021
Behavior Therapist
RGV Behavioral Consultants
03.2017 - 05.2018
Executive Director
Bebo’s Angels
05.2016 - 10.2019
Graduate Research Assistant
Autism Research Lab
10.2013 - 05.2016
Verified Course Sequence - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Special Education
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The Univsersity of Texio Rio Grande Valley
Additional Information
Research/Applied Behavior Analysis International Presentations
Ramirez, A.C., Guerrero, K.A., D, Gonzalez, Cantu, J, Zamarripa, L, Eluri, Z.A., (2017 May) An Analysis of Treatment Options for Challenging Behavior Maintained by Mand Compliance. Poster presented at Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), Denver, CO.
Gonzalez, D, Treviño, N, Ramirez, A.C., Gonzalez, L, Eluri, Z.A. (May 2016) A Comparison Between Tangible and Mand Compliance Conditions in a Functional Analysis. Poster presented at Association for Behavior Analysis International Conference (ABAI), Chicago, IL.
Rojas, N, Gonzalez, D, Treviño, N, Eluri, Z.A. (2015 May) The Assessment and Treatment of Inappropriate Sexual Behavior in a Hispanic Child with Autism. Poster presented at Association for Behavioral Analysis International Conference (ABAI), San Antonio, TX.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Professional Affiliations
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Council for Exceptional Children 2016 – Current
Applied Behavioral Analysis International: ABAI 2019-Current
Texas Applied Behavioral Analysis Association: TXABA 2019-Current