Staten McKellum
DeSoto,TX
Summary
Passionate professional with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Behavioral Transformations
Rockwall, US
01.2024 - Current
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities (including OCD, ADHD, and Pica).
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Provided Crisis Management and Prevention, Discrete Trial Teaching, and Issued resolution
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer
Kathleen M. LaValle
Dallas, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support and advocacy for children in court proceedings.
- Collaborated with attorneys, judges, social workers, and other professionals involved in the child's case.
- Conducted regular visits to monitor the child's physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Educated families about laws that affect their rights as parents or guardians.
- Assessed safety of home environments for at-risk youth.
Hegi Summer Internship
Legacy Counseling Center
Dallas, US
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Completion of Online Course prior to 240 hours of supervised counseling
- Developed competency in group therapy and individual Psychotherapy
- Conducted evaluations for patient needs: providing critical thinking, analyses, and support
- Collaborated with counselors in team meetings to coordinate referrals
- Developed extensive knowledge of ethical principles and practices, including rapport building and conflict resolution
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Dallas, TXSkills
- Report Writing
- Client Relationship Development
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Risk Mitigation
- Case preparation
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification, 2024
- CPR Certified, 2024
- Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2024
- CASA Volunteer Training, Court Appointed Special Advocates, 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Behavioral Transformations
01.2024 - Current
Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer
Kathleen M. LaValle
05.2023 - Current
Hegi Summer Internship
Legacy Counseling Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification, 2024
- CPR Certified, 2024
- Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2024
- CASA Volunteer Training, Court Appointed Special Advocates, 2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
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