Nicole Andrews

• Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
• Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
• Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
• Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
• Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
• Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
• Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
• Used CentralReach to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
• Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
• Trained clients to apply appropriate social skills and behavior modification techniques.
• Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
• Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.

• Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills
• Increases frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to various supports and reinforcements
• Follows behavioral and educational plans/interventions utilizing sound judgment and seeking appropriate consultation as needed
• Collaborates with team members to provide interventions and supports
• Helps maintain learning environment by supporting students and working proactively to reduce behavioral difficulties
• Provide crisis intervention and back-up support as necessary and requested
• Actively work with classroom team to develop appropriate behavioral interventions and individualized behavior plans for students
• Collect and analyze daily behavioral data.
• Facilitate work for student conflict resolution
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
• Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.

• Utilizes accepted intervention, under direction of the RN, Administrator, or Director Clinical Services, in dealing with problematic patient behaviors

(i.e., therapeutic holds).

• Makes patient rounds as prescribed by unit policy and/or patient needs
• Assists in patient admission/discharge and transportation as needed
• Rides/Drives van when assigned, and monitors patient behavior to ensure physical and emotional safety.
• With one year of experience providing wide variety of individual, group and familial counseling techniques and interventions strategies.
• Proficient in preparing and maintaining detailed treatment records and reports.
• Strong background in treating clients with post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety/depression and ADHD/ADD issues.
• Mental Health Psychology Case Management Psychosocial Rehabilitation Community Psychiatric Supports Treatment Treatment Planning Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention.
• Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments

• Encouraged clients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
• Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
• Collaborate with experts and implement best practice child-specific Applied Behavior Analysis programs, analyze data, and track client progress for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disorders.
• Collect accurate and immediate data into electronic data collection system