Tina Payne
Missoula,MT
Summary
Behavioral and mental health professional with background in trauma-informed care and evidence-based interventions. Recognized for achieving meaningful client progress and facilitating productive team collaborations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Abroad Opportunity
New Zealand
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Embraced opportunity to spend a year living in New Zealand expanding my comfort zone, navigating a new country independently and securing a full-time job
Behavioral Interventionist
Durango School District
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Appointed as a key staff member for the Specialized Program for Autism in its first year at Durango School District
- Took on leadership responsibilities and applied creative strategies to help build a strong foundation for the program's success
- Collaborated with a BCBA, Special Education teacher, classroom teachers, paraeducators and parents to implement behavior plan for students highly impacted with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the elementary level
- Served as first respondent to student behavioral crisis as well as working with the students 1:1 to improve emotional regulation, functional communication and problem solving
- Collected behavioral data, shared analysis of data in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings
- Maintained RBT credential and facilitated individualized ABA programs in collaboration with the BCBA
Restorative Practices Facilitator
La Plata Youth Services
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Facilitated restorative intervention support with students and staff at elementary through high school level across LaPlata County school district 9-R
- Assessed data, and collaborated with key personnel to identify students who would benefit from behavior intervention support
- Provided training and coaching for classroom teachers, administration, parents and other stakeholders who have a vested interest in student success
- Advocated for youth and families having difficulty receiving needed community or school-based services
- Recorded data in Salesforce to document and evaluated effectiveness and outcomes
- Continuously worked toward a deeper understanding of restorative justice, including restorative language, conversations, agreements, talking circles, and conferencing
- Actively sought further personal development opportunities to deepen racial, gender, and economic justice awareness
Residential Treatment Supervisor
Denver Children's Home
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed behavioral outbursts and crisis situations in facility of 30+ clients impacted by significant mental health and behavioral challenges
- De-escalated youth that were actively unsafe and/or emotionally dysregulated; once regulated, assisted with processing behaviors to promote restorative learning opportunity
- Collaborated with therapists and clinicians to build treatment plans and initiated individualized programming for clients
- Supported Youth Treatment Counselors in escalated situations
- Served as point person for all building responsibilities (answering phones, managing staff call-offs, prepping meals, etc.)
Residential Youth Treatment Counselor
Denver Children's Home
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Awarded an internship and worked part-time while attending the University of Denver (while also working at Center for Autism and Related Disorders); began working full-time after completing degree
- Performed counseling interventions with youth suffering from severe trauma and mental health diagnosis
- Supervised 6+ clients simultaneously, ensuring all physical, mental and emotional needs were met in residential setting; assessed behavior, moods and other responses of all youth and provided therapeutic intervention and support as appropriate; addressed maladaptive behaviors with conflict resolution and creative problem solving to help youth better integrate with peer groups and succeed in social, living and educational environments
- Established expectations for youth to engage and maintain healthy life skills (chores, hygiene) as well as positive social skills, such as sportsmanship and appropriate peer conversation
- Responsible for documentation of clients' daily activities, moods and challenges, as well as severe incidents
- Collaborated with care team to enforce consistent communication and behavioral expectations for youth
Behavioral Therapist
Center For Autism And Related Disorders
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Employed part-time while attending University of Denver
- Delivered individualized, evidence-based ABA therapy for patients age 2 through 20, diagnosed with autism or related diagnosis and with varying backgrounds and abilities
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills through evidence-based framework
- Collected data and collaborated with BCBA to aid in treatment planning and assessment
- Contributed to treatment success by offering 1:1 support, teaching opportunities and encouragement to all clients
- Visited clients at home, school and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with thoughtful interventions
- Earned and maintained RBT credential throughout my time there
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Denver
Denver, CO06.2019
Skills
- Mental health support with emphasis on youth
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Residential treatment professional
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Medication administration certified
- Evidence-based and trauma-informed framework
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Multicultural Competence
Certification
- Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
- Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP)
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
Timeline
Abroad Opportunity
New Zealand
09.2023 - 09.2024
Behavioral Interventionist
Durango School District
07.2022 - 06.2023
Restorative Practices Facilitator
La Plata Youth Services
09.2021 - 06.2022
Residential Treatment Supervisor
Denver Children's Home
09.2020 - 06.2021
Residential Youth Treatment Counselor
Denver Children's Home
01.2019 - 06.2021
Behavioral Therapist
Center For Autism And Related Disorders
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
- Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP)
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Denver
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