Sacha Matthews
PA
Summary
Highly skilled Behavioral Specialist Consultant with extensive experience in developing and implementing behavioral modification plans that address individual child and family needs. Proven track record in enhancing communication and problem-solving in challenging environments through effective behavior analysis and intervention strategies. Eager to leverage expertise in a dynamic new setting, bringing a focus on achieving measurable positive outcomes through meticulous data interpretation and tailor-made program development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificate
1
1
Licensure
Work History
Behavioral Specialist Consultant
Comprehensive Children & Family Services
Meadville, PA
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Tailored behavioral modification strategies to child and family needs, leading to notable improvements in client behavior and family dynamics.
- Oversaw implementation of treatment plans while monitoring and modifying interventions to achieve behavioral goals.
- Supervised and directed mobile therapist and therapeutic support staff in overcoming challenges to achieving treatment plan goals.
- Assessed client progress and referred family to all relevant and necessary community resources to maximize treatment efficacy.
- Analyzed behavioral data to monitor efficacy of interventions.
Therapeutic Support Staff
Bethesda Children’s Home
Meadville, PA
03.2009 - 05.2010
- Implemented one-on-one therapeutic interventions to children with behavioral and emotional challenges in the home, community, and school settings to achieve treatment plan goals.
- Provided therapeutic support to children and their families throughout the treatment process.
- Collected client behavioral data to facilitate detailed study of target behaviors.
- Developed accurate and up-to-date documentation for client care.
- Maintained a safe environment through active supervision of clients during activities or outings.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Developmental Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2012
Double Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Philosophy
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA05.2000
Skills
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Social skills training
- Functional Behavior Assessment
- Data Analysis
- Mindfulness-Based Practices
- Project Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Team Leadership
- Client Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Behavior Specialist License: 2015 - Present
- Functional Behavior Assessment Certification
- CANS Certification
Timeline
Behavioral Specialist Consultant
Comprehensive Children & Family Services
08.2012 - 06.2015
Therapeutic Support Staff
Bethesda Children’s Home
03.2009 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Applied Developmental Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
Double Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Philosophy
Allegheny College
Accomplishments
- Matthews, S. (2010). Childhood fears: developmental or disordered.
- Matthews, S. (2010). Dr. richard m. van acker.
- Matthews, S. (2011). Disorganized students.
- Matthews, S. (2011). A parent’s guide to positive behavior support.
Professional Development
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Professional Seminar School-Based Behavioral Health - Assisted in the development of educational family and teacher online resources for pediatric mental health diagnoses and challenging student behaviors.
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