Samantha R. Young
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Analyst
The Ivymount School and Programs, Post High School Program
09.2017 - Current
- Conduct functional assessments and develop function-based behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive data for each student
- Provide initial and ongoing staff training
- Communicate with parents as needed regarding the initiation of assessments and the use of crisis management procedures
- Monitor and supervise use and documentation of seclusion, exclusion, or restraint in compliance with Maryland law
- Prepare reports as needed, including current levels of performance for the Individual Education Program, goals and objectives, progress reports, and 1:1 justifications.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies for students
Clinical Specialist II
Kennedy Krieger Institute
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Assisted in the development of individual assessment and treatment plans
- Anticipated problems and developed alternative strategies for solving problems
- Generated solutions independently and in conjunction with case manager
- Maintained contact with caregivers and outside agencies such as school and in-home providers throughout the development of the case
- Supervised members of the behavioral team to ensure completion of delegated responsibilities
Clinical Specialist I
Kennedy Krieger Institute
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Conceptualized and conducted assessment and treatment plans
- Completed weekly progress notes summarizing the development of the case
- Trained members of the behavioral team in preparation of assuming responsibilities of the clinical specialist
- Maintained contact with members of the interdisciplinary team at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and included feedback into assessments and interventions
Behavior Data Specialist
Kennedy Krieger Institute
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Carried out behavioral assessments and treatment protocols
- Organized and maintained data collection and statistical analysis systems for potential interventions
- Aided clinical specialist in visual analysis of assessment data and contributed to data-based decisions for future assessments and treatment evaluations
Clinical Assistant III
Kennedy Krieger Institute
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Collected and recorded data based on observable patient behavior
- Assisted in primary therapist responsibilities in their temporary absence
- Assisted in the implementation of baseline, treatment, parent training and generalization sessions.
Clinical Assistant II
Kennedy Krieger Institute
12.2012 - 05.2013
- Trained incoming staff in the implementation of behavioral protocols
- Utilized safe and appropriate handling, management and guidance procedures when transporting or working with patients
Clinical Assistant I
Kennedy Krieger Institute
02.2012 - 12.2012
- Implemented patient-specific behavioral protocols
- Collected data on specified patient behaviors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2011
Master of Arts - Human Services Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis Track
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
08.2016
Skills
- Functional assessments
- Data analysis
- Case management
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst, 05/31/17
- Licensed Behavior Analyst, Maryland, 12/17
Timeline
Behavior Analyst
The Ivymount School and Programs, Post High School Program
09.2017 - Current
Clinical Specialist II
Kennedy Krieger Institute
05.2016 - 09.2017
Clinical Specialist I
Kennedy Krieger Institute
06.2014 - 05.2016
Behavior Data Specialist
Kennedy Krieger Institute
03.2014 - 06.2014
Clinical Assistant III
Kennedy Krieger Institute
05.2013 - 03.2014
Clinical Assistant II
Kennedy Krieger Institute
12.2012 - 05.2013
Clinical Assistant I
Kennedy Krieger Institute
02.2012 - 12.2012
Master of Arts - Human Services Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis Track
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Towson University
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