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TERRY L. MACY

Pico Rivera,CA

Summary

Highly experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with 10 years of experience in the implementation of Progressive ABA therapy for individuals diagnosed with various Neurodevelopmental conditions. Proven expertise in designing and implementing evidence-based interventions, providing clinical supervision, and managing staff effectively across diverse settings. Adept at training behavior technicians and parents, resolving conflicts, and fostering high-performing teams in challenging environments to achieve positive client outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Clinical Supervisor /Training and Development Coordinator

Patterns Behavioral Services
11.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated comprehensive care for clients with complex needs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support.
  • Assessed patient needs, managed care, and developed tailored treatment plans.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by facilitating regular staff meetings, case conferences, and training sessions.
  • Responded to crisis situations with a calm and professional approach, optimizing support.
  • Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely assessments, treatment planning, and progress monitoring.
  • Mentored junior staff and supervised Clinical Associates/BCBAs in best practices, fostering continuous learning and a high-quality, ethical environment.
  • Utilized outcome measures to evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust treatment plans, ensuring data-driven care.
  • Monitored and enforced adherence to ethical guidelines among clinical staff, maintaining high care standards.
  • Facilitated the implementation of new evidence-based practices, leading to improved treatment outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient experience through the development and implementation of patient-centered care initiatives.
  • Maintained meticulous documentation of all client service sessions.
  • Developed client-specific treatment and behavior intervention plans, demonstrating fluency with billing codes and medically necessary ABA service delivery.
  • Consistently met/exceeded billable hour targets (e.g., averaging 20 hours/week) and ensured timely submission of treatment plans to funding sources.
  • Provided direct clinical services as needed and delivered regular performance feedback to behavior technicians.
  • Supervised graduate fieldwork, conducted staff disciplinary meetings, and ensured BACB compliance.
  • Collaborated on leadership initiatives, audits, and training implementation.

Clinical Supervisor

Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
12.2022 - 10.2023
  • Conduct comprehensive behavioral assessments (e.g., FBA, VBMAPP, ABLLS-R) to identify the function of challenging behaviors and assess skill deficits.
  • Develop individualized, evidence-based behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs tailored to client needs and learning styles.
  • Design and implement individualized treatment plans that recommend evidence-based strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and promote skill development.
  • Develop and implement behavior change procedures, including modeling effective strategies for families and caregivers (e.g., FCT, DRA, toileting programs).
  • Provide direct and indirect supervisory oversight, training, and mentorship to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs), and other direct care staff.
  • Conduct regular observations and assessments of RBTs and BCaBAs to ensure treatment integrity and fidelity of program implementation.
  • Provide ongoing written and verbal performance feedback and support for the professional growth of clinical staff.
    Supervise graduate fieldwork students pursuing BCBA/BCaBA certification.
  • Monitor treatment progress and effectiveness regularly, utilizing various outcome measures to evaluate interventions and adjust treatment plans as needed to support client learning.
  • Maintain high rates of progress and ensure data-driven decision-making.
  • Maintain strong collaborative relationships with clients, families, caregivers, school staff, regional centers, and other multidisciplinary team members.
  • Train families, caregivers, and school staff to implement effective techniques across all environments, promoting generalization and skill maintenance.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for families regarding treatment plans and progress.
  • Manage caseloads effectively, ensuring timely assessments, treatment planning, and progress monitoring.
  • Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of all client service sessions, progress notes, and reports.
  • Ensure timely submission of treatment plans and reports to funding sources and regional centers.
  • Meet and maintain minimum billable hours standards as defined by caseload requirements.
  • Monitor and enforce adherence to ethical guidelines and professional standards of practice among clinical staff.
    Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, local, and BACB regulations.
  • Participate in quality assurance activities and audits to maintain high standards of care.
  • Facilitate the implementation of new evidence-based practices within the therapeutic team.
  • Participate in leadership initiatives, case conferences, and training sessions to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain BCBA certification.
  • Provide direct one-on-one clinical services or crisis intervention when necessary to support client progress or optimize support.

Treatment Analyst

Autism Partnership
01.2016 - 12.2021
  • Direct implementation of individual and group ABA treatment sessions to learners diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Application of individualized curriculum via Discrete Trial Training, the Cool vs. Not Cool procedure, the Teaching Interaction Procedure, and Incidental Teaching. Effectively monitored, assessed, and reported client progress to treatment coordinators. Assisted in program development and design. Trained newly hired staff and parents in the direct application of ABA principles.

Education

Masters - Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Van Loan School At Endicott College
Beverly, Massachusetts
06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Cellular and Molecular Biology

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, California
06.2015

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
06.2010

Skills

  • Applied advanced ABA methodologies, including Discrete Trial Training, Incidental Teaching, and Flexible Prompt Fading, to ensure efficient and effective client progress
  • Implemented Discrimination Training strategies to enhance client learning and skill generalization
  • Proficiently utilized data collection and practice management software, including BIP-Track, ReThinkBH, and CentralReach, to ensure accurate program monitoring and reporting
  • Delivered comprehensive, evidence-based training to Behavior Technicians and client caregivers on ABA principles and their application with a range of learners
  • Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines and upheld ethical standards in all client interactions and documentation
  • Utilized Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-ACT) protocols to de-escalate crisis situations and ensure client safety
  • Advanced Clinical Procedures: Trained under Dr Elizabeth Hughes on the implementation of enhanced program curriculum and creation of Multi-Element Behavior Support Plans

Certification

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Prof. Assault Crisis Training (Pro-ACT)

Timeline

Lead Clinical Supervisor /Training and Development Coordinator

Patterns Behavioral Services
11.2023 - Current

Clinical Supervisor

Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
12.2022 - 10.2023

Treatment Analyst

Autism Partnership
01.2016 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Cellular and Molecular Biology

California State University, Fullerton

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Fullerton College

Masters - Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Van Loan School At Endicott College

Certifications and Achievements

Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification (#1-2154725)

QBS: Safety-Care Training Certification: Active 

Experimental Research via Autism Partnership Foundation 

Professional Publication in the Academic Journal of Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2023, 58(3), 340-353. 

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