Stephanie Valdes
Homestead,FL
Summary
Results-driven, Problem-solving Clinical Director qualified to manage company policies, finding creative solutions to administrative issues and interacting with diverse personalities while serving as a positive role model.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Director
Kid Centered Therapy
07.2022 - Current
- Managed and supervised 15+ BCBA supervisors and 60+ RBTs across Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County, in delivering quality based individualized care
- Collaborated with Leadership Team to develop and institute all federal, state, and agency guidelines such as policies and procedures, training curriculum, forms, operations manual or operational guidelines, behavior support committee
- Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals.
- Achieved high company morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitating a proactive work environment.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked closely with Director of Clinical Training to raise standards of practice.
- Confidently managed the overall operation of ABA therapy services, including financial management, quality assurance, client satisfaction, safety risk management, team member satisfaction, and facility maintenance.
- Participated in evidence-based clinical audits and leveraged data to improve research-based methodologies within clinical areas
Director of Clinical Operations
Kid Centered Therapy
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Conducts clinical interviews for potential RBTs and BCBAs coming on board
- Communicates and assist new clients with onboarding documentation including intake packets
- Ensures BCBAs and RBTs collaborated and work effectively with clients’ educator, medical personnel, and interdisplinary team: SLP, OT, and PT
- Oversees RBT’s clinical notes and data collection to provide corrective feedback to ensure clinical quality and compliance with documentation standards, as set forth by the Florida Administrative Code
- Complete competency assessments monthly for RBTs
- Ensures RBTs and BCBAs adhere to the BACB Ethical Compliance Code
- Takes on duties and responsibilities other than those outlined above in order to maintain the dignity, safety, and integrity of those we serve
Behavior Analyst/Team Lead
Kid Centered Therapy
04.2021 - Current
- Design and implement behavior analytic programs
- Manage a caseload of 15 clients through direct services and supervision
- Oversee and train direct service providers and parents on the principles of behavior analysis through verbal instructions, modeling, role-plays, immediate and delayed feedback
- Collaborate with speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists on interdisciplinary cases
- Graph and analyze client data and make data-based decisions to modify programming as necessary
- Communicate with parents regarding clinical programs, client needs, and contracts
- Conduct skill assessment (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, PEAK, etc.)
- Supervise candidates seeking certification with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board through in-field supervision, group supervision, remote supervision, office meetings, and review of written work
- Support behavior analysts and behavior specialists with programming, graphing, and report writing
Registered Behavior Technician/Student Analyst
Positive Behavior Supports Corporation
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted in the development and implementation of behavior support plans
- Collected behavioral data and analyze treatment effects
- Provided one-to-one therapy to children with autism by applying principles from the field of Applied
- Behavior Analysis
- Implemented language, imitation, play, leisure, adaptive behavior, and cognitive skills
- Worked directly with clients in the field, observed behavior, collected data, measured client’s independent success, calculated percentages, and reported results to employer and client guardians daily
- Trained teachers and guardians of children with autism in the four functions of behavior, implemented behavioral goals, and modeled teaching strategies
Registered Behavior Technician
Bloom Autism Services
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Implemented a variety of scientifically based methodologies following the Behavior Intervention Plan including Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Social skills training, and Pivotal Response Training (PRT)
- Observed and recorded client behavior and responses to the BIP through several forms of data including but not limited to: partial interval recording, learn units, antecedent-behavior-consequence and daily session notes
- Maintained daily progress notes on every client and submitted billing, insurance, incident report forms, and all other required documents in a timely manner
- Ran one-to-one therapy sessions for children ages 3 to 10 years old
- Maintained a caseload of 2-4 children across different settings: home and school
- Communicated confidentially and professionally with parents, supervisors, behavior analysts, teachers, and other members of the client’s team as necessary
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in ABA by receiving supervision from BCBA and completing any online training provided by the company
- Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the client and families served
- Delivered parent training and collected data on procedural fidelity
- Conducted preference assessments to identify reinforcers
- Collaborated with supervising BCBA's to develop and update intervention and treatment plans
- Conducted preference assessments, Functional Behavior Assessments, Functional Analyses and The
- Assessment of Basic Learning and Language Skills
- Completed over 750 hours of direct and indirect field experience supervised by a BCBA
- Utilized crisis training, when necessary, to maintain the safety of students and coworkers.
ABA Autism Therapist/Registered Behavior Technician
Behavior Analysis Inc
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Provides Applied Behavior Analysis intervention to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Oppositional Defiance Disorders, ADHD and/or related disorders
- Work 1:1 with clients to meet VB-MAPP milestones
- Collects and displays data in accordance with policies and procedures
- Maintains records in accordance with policies and procedures
Education
Master of Science - Behavior Analysis
Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Biology
Florida International University (FIU)
Miami, FL07.2015
Associate - Arts (Psychology
Miami Dade College (MDC)
Miami, FLHigh School Diploma -
St. Brendan High School
Miami05.2010
Skills
- Multi-task oriented and able to perform under pressure
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Worked closely with populations of diverse socioeconomic statuses, ethnicities, religions, sexual identities, and preferences
- Proficient in EPIC, Central Reach, Rethink, Catalyst
- Adaptable and reliable
- Conflict Management
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst, 1-21-48404
- Florida Tech- BACB 8 hour supervision course
- American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, 04/11/2023
- HIPPA Training
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Cultural Competency Training
- Blood Bourne Pathogens Training
- Conflict Resolution Training
- Organizing Information for Productivity Training
- Interviewing Skills for Managers: Conducting an Interview Training
- Lead the Way: Building Leadership Capability
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Gauging Your Leadership Performance
- Increasing Your Impact During Difficult Conversations
- Turning Feedback Into Behavioral Change
- Resolving Workplace Conflict
- Facing the Management Challenges of Difficult Behavior and Diverse Teams
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
Timeline
Clinical Director
Kid Centered Therapy
07.2022 - Current
Director of Clinical Operations
Kid Centered Therapy
02.2022 - 07.2022
Behavior Analyst/Team Lead
Kid Centered Therapy
04.2021 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician/Student Analyst
Positive Behavior Supports Corporation
10.2019 - 03.2021
Registered Behavior Technician
Bloom Autism Services
02.2019 - 03.2021
ABA Autism Therapist/Registered Behavior Technician
Behavior Analysis Inc
04.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Behavior Analysis
Simmons University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Biology
Florida International University (FIU)
Associate - Arts (Psychology
Miami Dade College (MDC)
High School Diploma -
St. Brendan High School
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst, 1-21-48404
- Florida Tech- BACB 8 hour supervision course
- American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, 04/11/2023
- HIPPA Training
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Cultural Competency Training
- Blood Bourne Pathogens Training
- Conflict Resolution Training
- Organizing Information for Productivity Training
- Interviewing Skills for Managers: Conducting an Interview Training
- Lead the Way: Building Leadership Capability
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Gauging Your Leadership Performance
- Increasing Your Impact During Difficult Conversations
- Turning Feedback Into Behavioral Change
- Resolving Workplace Conflict
- Facing the Management Challenges of Difficult Behavior and Diverse Teams
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