Rachel McGee
Redondo Beach,CA
Summary
Passionate and reliable doctoral candidate seeking pre-doc internship placement providing assessment and treatment for children with developmental delays. Dedicated clinician who demonstrates knowledge of standard psychological assessment instruments. Empathetic communicator dedicated to improving the quality of life for clients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Clinical Director
Partners In Play
10.2016 - Current
- Owner and Clinical Director of clinic-based treatment agency for children with ASD and developmental disorders
- Oversight and completion of all intake and assessments, programming and treatment goals, parent education
- Interviewing, hiring and training of staff
- Obtain treatment authorizations from insurance companies
- Medical billing
- Manage day-to-day clinic operations
- Provide supervision for BCBA candidates
- Provide supervision for Registered Behavior Therapists
BCBA/Case Supervisor (Independent Contractor)
Shih Applied Behavior Analysis
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Provided on-site supervision for children receiving Applied Behavior Analysis treatment
- Provided direct supervision for behavior interventionists, design and develop treatment programs, conduct assessments and Functional Behavior Assessments, report writing, data analysis, parent and caregiver training.
Regional Clinical Director
Easter Seals Southern California
05.2013 - 10.2016
- Responsible for West Los Angeles region
- Oversight of region’s productivity and budget, supervised team of BCBAs, interviewed for direct and supervisory staff, liaison to insurance company, conducting assessments using the VB-MAPP, ALFS and Vineland
- Completing FBAs and reports, providing BCBA supervision hours, developing staff trainings, providing performance management and supervision for staff of 50+.
Clinical Supervisor (promotion)
Pediatric Minds, Early Childhood Treatment Center
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Clinical supervisor for in-home ABA program for children ages 18 months to 12 years
- Responsible for administering and interpreting assessments (VB MAPP, ESDM, PEP-3, Vineland), developing goals, treatment plans and BIPs
- Staff management, client scheduling, interviewing/hiring and weekly staff training
- Facilitated clinic meetings, created and implemented parent training curriculum
- Report writing, medical billing and insurance authorizations, developed curriculum for social skills group (children ages 5-7 years).
Program Manager
Pediatric Minds, Early Childhood Treatment Center
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Provided direct treatment at intensive outpatient program specializing in assessment and treatment for children ages 18 months to 7 years old with Autism, developmental delay, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD and other diagnoses
- Part of a multidisciplinary team composed of behaviorists, psychologists, neurologists, and speech and occupational therapists
- Integrated behavioral, psychological and medical interventions
- Administered assessments (PEP-3, ESDM), goal development, report writing, clinic meetings, parent and staff training.
- Provided guidance and supervision for small team of therapists
Behavior Specialist II
The Help Group, Young Learners Autism Center
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Provided behavioral support in moderate-severe classrooms composed of children Kindergarten through 2nd grade with various diagnoses
- Developed and implemented DTT programs to teach academic skills according to student’s IEP; supervised the training of paraprofessionals in the implementation of behavior management strategies, under supervision of a BCBA.
Program Coordinator
Autism Program - Wylie Center for Children Youth and Families
12.2008 - 01.2011
- Designed and implemented individualized early intervention programs for children ages 18 months to 12 years old with autism spectrum disorder; worked in collaboration with occupational and speech therapists, Regional Center and school districts
- Trained and supervised staff
- Coordinated client and therapist schedules, completed quarterly reports, assessments, goal writing, attended IEPs
- Developed curriculum for social skills group, Capable Girls (ages 12-15), and served as group facilitator.
Behavior Therapist
C.A.R.D. - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
05.2005 - 03.2007
- Provided ABA therapy to clients ranging in age from 2.5-14 years
- Implemented therapy programs for clients under supervision of case supervisor, maintained log books, data, graphs.
Education
Clinical Psychology PsyD Program -
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
01.2025
Master of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Arizona State University
02.2019
BCBA Certification Program -
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
03.2012
Master of Arts - Psychology
Chapman University College
02.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Riverside
06.2008
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Leadership Abilities
- Team Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Intervention Planning
- One-On-One Sessions
- Play Therapy
- Behavior Modification
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Trauma-Informed Care
Training And Additional Info
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst #1-12-12359
- Member of Psi-Chi National Psychology Honor Society
- Certified Level 1- Pivotal Response Therapy
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
- Master of Arts, Psychology
- Master of Science, Human Development and Family Studies
Timeline
BCBA/Case Supervisor (Independent Contractor)
Shih Applied Behavior Analysis
10.2018 - 10.2022
Owner/Clinical Director
Partners In Play
10.2016 - Current
Regional Clinical Director
Easter Seals Southern California
05.2013 - 10.2016
Clinical Supervisor (promotion)
Pediatric Minds, Early Childhood Treatment Center
05.2012 - 05.2013
Program Manager
Pediatric Minds, Early Childhood Treatment Center
07.2011 - 05.2012
Behavior Specialist II
The Help Group, Young Learners Autism Center
01.2011 - 08.2011
Program Coordinator
Autism Program - Wylie Center for Children Youth and Families
12.2008 - 01.2011
Behavior Therapist
C.A.R.D. - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
05.2005 - 03.2007
Clinical Psychology PsyD Program -
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Master of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Arizona State University
BCBA Certification Program -
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Master of Arts - Psychology
Chapman University College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Riverside
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