Vanessa Murphy
Relocating To Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (English/Spanish) with six years in applied behavior analysis and two years as a BCBA, specializing in early intervention. Developed expertise in individualized treatment planning, caregiver training, and staff supervision. Committed to fostering child-centered care that respects learner dignity and preferences while enhancing skills through family collaboration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Coordinator / BCBA
Elevation Autism Center
Peachtree Corners, Georgia
11.2025 - Current
- Provide clinical oversight for early intervention services, supporting individualized, evidence-based treatment grounded in compassionate, child-centered care.
- Supervise and mentor Registered Behavior Technicians, Lead Behavior Technicians, and student analysts through individualized feedback, modeling, and competency-based training.
- Collaborated with clinical leadership and BCBAs to enhance staff development, address clinical needs, and streamline daily operations.
- Facilitated professional development through clinical training, collaborative learning, and continuing education to elevate staff skills.
- Coordinated new-hire onboarding and training experiences to enhance staff competency and ensure consistent, high-quality care.
- Conduct caregiver training to support meaningful skill development and generalization across home and community settings.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Elevation Autism Center
Peachtree Corners, GA
12.2024 - Current
- Implement evidence-based treatment integrating latest ABA research for early learners with ASD.
- Train staff on delivery of individualized treatment programs for early learners.
- Provide individual and group supervision, training, and feedback to RBTs to support treatment fidelity and quality of care.
- Conducted caregiver trainings to empower primary caregivers in supporting patient success across settings.
- Attended training sessions to enhance professional skills and collaboration within Elevation.
- Adhered to BACB Code of Ethics as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Case Manager
Elevation Autism Center
Peachtree Corners, GA
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Coordinated comprehensive care for clients in collaboration with BCBA supervisor and clinical director.
- Created goals and behavior interventions for clients under the supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)
- Wrote clients' Treatment Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans under the supervision of BCBAs
- Guided RBTs in effective implementation of behavioral strategies and provided feedback on behavioral programs.
- Conducted parent trainings under the supervision of a BCBA
Registered Behavioral Technician and Apprentice
Elevation Autism Center
Peachtree Corners, GA
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Provide direct 1:1 or small group therapy to children with autism consistent with the treatment plan under the direction of the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Executed treatment plans for communication, social behavior, learner readiness skills, self-care, replacement behavior, and behavior reduction under BCBA guidance.
- Provided calm responses to support clients in accordance with their Behavior Intervention Plan during challenging behaviors.
- Participate in staff meetings, team meetings, and collaborate with a team of multi-disciplinary therapists to coordinate, communicate relevant information, and implement high quality therapy.
Lead Therapy Facilitator for Academy
By Your Side - Autism Therapy Services
Atlanta, GA
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Provide individual therapy to clients consistent with treatment plan under the direction of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Supervised RBTs to ensure accurate data collection and adherence to guidelines during classroom sessions, promoting high-quality service delivery.
- Trained RBTs and monitored program implementation for BYS Academy school readiness program to enhance student outcomes.
- Planned and executed monthly projects, managed purchase orders, and identified training needs to support operational efficiency.
Registered Behavioral Technician
By Your Side - Autism Therapy Services
Atlanta, GA
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Provide direct 1:1 or small group therapy to children and young adults with autism consistent with the treatment plan under the direction of the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Executed treatment plans across domains, enhancing communication, social behavior, learner readiness, self-care, replacement behavior, and behavior reduction.
- Responded intentionally to challenging behavior in alignment with client Behavior Intervention Plan, promoting a positive therapeutic environment.
Junior Account Manager
Brandt Information Services
Atlanta, GA
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Established and developed account relationships, serving as primary contact for clients.
- Drove requirements gathering process while collaborating with development and testing teams to deliver effective solutions.
- Collaborated with development and testing teams to ensure solutions met business needs and maintained consistency.
- Specify requirements for current and future products by conducting research supported by ongoing visits to client sites.
- Review deliverables for accuracy and completeness while documenting contract compliance and status reports.
- Review project tracking system to ensure entries are complete and appropriately assigned.
Education
Master Of Arts - Applied Behavioral Analysis
University of Kansas
08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Florida International University
12-2021
Skills
- Evidence-Based Care
- Treatment Plan Development
- Clinical Documentation
- Case Management
- VB-MAPP assessment
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Data Collection
- Data Management
- Program Evaluation
- Planning and Coordination
- Collaboration
- Bilingual
Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst, BACB – November 2024
- Registered Behavioral Technician, BACB – March 2021
Languages
English, Spanish
Research Experience
Master's Thesis | Department of Applied Behavioral Science, University of Kansas | 01/2023 – 08/2024, Supervisor: Dr. Malika Pritchett, BCBA-D, Designed and coordinated the implementation of a research project assessing the effectiveness of an online synchronized workshop on teaching Registered Behavior Technicians to detect and document potential precursor behavior.
Timeline
Training Coordinator / BCBA
Elevation Autism Center
11.2025 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Elevation Autism Center
12.2024 - Current
Case Manager
Elevation Autism Center
07.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Behavioral Technician and Apprentice
Elevation Autism Center
08.2022 - 07.2024
Lead Therapy Facilitator for Academy
By Your Side - Autism Therapy Services
01.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Behavioral Technician
By Your Side - Autism Therapy Services
02.2021 - 01.2022
Junior Account Manager
Brandt Information Services
04.2020 - 03.2021
Master Of Arts - Applied Behavioral Analysis
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Florida International University