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Thomas Doherty

Thomas Doherty

ABA Therapist
Edgewater,NJ

Summary

Highly trained Aba Therapist experienced in working with clients diagnosed with autism. Reliable in using safe, evidence-based practices. Collaborative with full treatment team and parents.


Service-focused ABA Therapist devoted to help clients improve behaviors and better meet treatment goals. Skilled in implementing protocols to help individuals acquire skills and adopt reduction strategies for problematic behaviors. Focused on giving comprehensive support involving parents and caregivers.


Demonstrated knowledge of standard psychological assessment instruments of personality and intellectual functions.


Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.


Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Aba Therapist

Keswell School
New York, New York
09.2012 - 11.2020
  • Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally, and consistently.
  • Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs.
  • Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each patient.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement, and functioning of upper extremities.
  • Provided one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for neurodivergent clients in clinical setting.
  • Performed behavioral therapy assessments and treatments in patients' homes without direct supervision.
  • Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.
  • Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior.
  • Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans based on ABA principles to help clients reach goals.
  • Provided comprehensive treatment by working in close collaboration with multidisciplinary team of professionals.
  • Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) to identify function of challenging behaviors.
  • Addressed client needs by implementing behavior intervention plans.
  • Delivered social skills curriculums and programs in support of client skills development.
  • Conducted parent training sessions focused on teaching behavior management strategies.
  • Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results and recommended improvements.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care.

In Home Behavior Counselor

Hawthorne Foundation
New York, New York
06.2011 - 09.2012


Creating Behavior Intervention Plans for parents to utilize in the home for children with problem
behaviors.

Weekly Sessions in the home to discuss the progress of children in order to modify and improve
BIP.

Observing behaviors in home and coordinate with outside counselors and school staff in order to provide a constant and stable BIP.

Show first hand to the parents how to implement BIP in the home.

Create materials for BIP to work. IE: Token economy boards, Activity schedules.


Report weekly to Parent Education Coordinator on progress of cases


Administered personality assessments, behavioral assessments and assessments of intellectual functioning


Participated in developing treatment plans and interventions.


Provided interventions to clients to focus on problem-solving, skills training, optimism and encouragement.


Provided specific interventions and support to specialty population.

Teacher’s Assistant

Hawthorne Country Day School
New York, New York
07.2010 - 08.2012

Using ABA techniques across multiple settings.

Maintaining a student’s book upkeep including but not limited to: Data decisions, STO changes,
Graphing…etc.

Keeping IT count up to goals provided by head teacher and administrators.

Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of a child or children put under my care.

Mandated reporter.

Use CPI techniques when dealing with aggressive students.


Organized resources, records and personnel to accomplish aggressive targets.



Education

High School Diploma -

Leonia High School
Leonia, NJ
09.2000 - 06.2003

Skills

    Data Collection

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Timeline

Aba Therapist

Keswell School
09.2012 - 11.2020

In Home Behavior Counselor

Hawthorne Foundation
06.2011 - 09.2012

Teacher’s Assistant

Hawthorne Country Day School
07.2010 - 08.2012

High School Diploma -

Leonia High School
09.2000 - 06.2003
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