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Ruchi Patel

Durham,NC

Summary

Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals with autism, ages 2-10. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for for accomodations and well-being of clients. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Strong work ethic and communication skills between the client's team including, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, teachers, social workers and family.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst

CompleatKidz
08.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
  • Contributed to the growth of the organization by participating in strategic planning initiatives, budget development, and program evaluation efforts.
  • Trained direct support staff in applied behavior analysis principles, contributing to improved service delivery and consistency across team members.
  • Led parent training workshops, empowering families with knowledge and skills needed to support their child''s progress at home.
  • Advocated for clients'' access to appropriate services by collaborating closely with school personnel, medical providers, and community agencies.
  • Served as a mentor for aspiring board-certified behavior analysts by providing guidance on best practices in assessment, intervention planning, and ethical considerations within the profession.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

CompleatKidz
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Enhanced client outcomes by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
  • Conducted thorough functional behavior assessments to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and inform targeted interventions.
  • Increased client engagement by utilizing evidence-based instructional strategies and naturalistic teaching techniques.
  • Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications.
  • Trained direct support staff in applied behavior analysis principles, contributing to improved service delivery and consistency across team members.
  • Provided ongoing supervision and feedback to registered behavior technicians, ensuring high-quality services for clients.

Lead Registered Behavior Technician

CompleatKidz
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
  • Educated parents and caregivers to apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
  • Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
  • Facilitated group sessions to teach clients positive coping strategies.
  • Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.

Lead Registered Behavior Technician

CompleatKidz
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
  • Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
  • Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.

Education

Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
03.2023

Master of Arts - Psychology

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2021

Associate of Science -

Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC
05.2018

Skills

  • Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA)
  • ABA Techniques
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Behavior Management
  • Daily Living Skills Instruction
  • Social Skills Group Leadership

Certification

  • BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Timeline

Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst

CompleatKidz
08.2023 - Current

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

CompleatKidz
07.2023 - 11.2023

Lead Registered Behavior Technician

CompleatKidz
01.2023 - 07.2023

Lead Registered Behavior Technician

CompleatKidz
05.2021 - 12.2022

Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis

Capella University

Master of Arts - Psychology

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Associate of Science -

Cleveland Community College

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