Valerie Friend
Canton,United States
Summary
Dedicated BCBA specializing in building meaningful relationships with clients and families. Develops individualized behavior intervention strategies based on thorough assessments, ensuring effective treatment and communication with multidisciplinary teams throughout the process.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
BlueMind Therapy
Ypsilanti, MI
09.2024 - Current
- Managed independent caseload of clients receiving 32+ hours of direct and clinical services, ensuring consistent implementation and adjustment of individualized treatment programs to enhance client progress.
- Applied evidence-based behavioral strategies through hands-on clinical support to foster skill development, decrease challenging behaviors, and enhance overall client outcomes.
- Developed individualized treatment plans using evidence-based interventions.
- Conducted behavioral assessments to identify client needs and treatment goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive client care.
Qualified Behavioral Health Professional
BlueMind Therapy
Ann Arbor, Michigan
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Analyzed client data to refine treatment plans and enhance effectiveness of interventions.
- Collaborated with supervisors, families, and interdisciplinary team to individualize and implement treatment plans responsive to client progress.
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and treatment goals.
- Provided direct support to clients in therapeutic settings.
Registered Behavior Technician
BlueMind Therapy
Ann Arbor, Michigan
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Executed individualized behavior intervention and skill-acquisition programs under BCBA guidance, applying evidence-based ABA strategies to align with treatment goals.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
- Provided direct support to clients using Applied Behavior Analysis techniques.
- Monitored client progress and collected data for behavior tracking and analysis.
Registered Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners
East Lansing, Michigan
12.2020 - 03.2023
- Implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with diverse behavioral needs.
- Integrated treatment goals across home, school, clinic, and community settings to generalize communication, social, adaptive, and daily living skills in collaboration with families, teachers, and care team members.
- Collaborated with therapists to assess and adjust client progress regularly.
- Utilized data collection methods to track client behaviors and responses effectively.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Purdue Global University Online
Online12-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Michigan State University
East Lansing05-2022
Skills
- Treatment Plan Development
- Evidence-Based Care
- Behavioral Strategy Development
- Assessment conduct
- Training in assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R PEAK, AFLS)
- Data analysis
- Clinical Oversight
Certification
- Licensed Behavior Analyst, 09/01/24
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification, 09/01/24
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
BlueMind Therapy
09.2024 - Current
Qualified Behavioral Health Professional
BlueMind Therapy
06.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
BlueMind Therapy
03.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners
12.2020 - 03.2023
Master of Arts - Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Purdue Global University Online
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Michigan State University