Vivian Nguyen
Oxnard,CA
Summary
Compassionate and solutions-oriented Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 13 years of professional experience and 27 years of personal experience in Applied Behavior Analysis. Specializes in evidence-based, individualized treatment planning for neurodivergent individuals. Focused on enhancing client outcomes through advocacy for inclusion, trauma-informed care, and a person-centered approach.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Clinical Director
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Cultivates and leads a clinical team in implementing evidence-based treatment protocols to enhance patient care quality.
- Develops and executes training programs for staff, improving competency in therapeutic techniques.
- Oversees compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to best practices in behavioral health services.
- Analyzes and monitors an electronic health record and metric system. Increased the center’s performance and engagement score from 50% to 93% within one year.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to assess treatment progress and refine intervention strategies
- Launches new initiatives across programs (i.e., residential, group homes, community and day programs)
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Ventura Unified School District
Ventura, CA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Conducted behavioral assessments and consultations to develop and implement individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Promoted the integration of positive behavior supports across educational settings.
- Trained and coached school staff on evidence-based behavioral intervention strategies.
- Developed data-driven goals and monitored student progress to optimize outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve student success and treatment outcomes.
Clinical Manager
Patterns Behavioral Services
Costa Mesa, CA
09.2019 - 09.2019
- Consistently utilized an average of 85-100% of authorized hours across all services and timely report submission.
- Provided direct intervention, parent education and supervision across home, school and community settings in applied behavior analysis.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Provided training, support to families and mentorship to behavior technicians and behavior analyst assistants.
Parent Consultant/ Advanced Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners
Costa Mesa, CA
11.2015 - 08.2019
- Provided individualized intervention and parent education across home, school and community settings.
- Collected and analyzed behavioral data.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and outcomes.
- Provided 2-to-1 sessions during Social Skills Group (SSG) and facilitated SSG.
Education
Master of Education - Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
06-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Media And Cultural Studies
University Of California, Riverside
06-2013
Skills
- Clinical operations
- Patient care management
- Performance improvement
- Quality assurance
- Behavioral and Risk Assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff and Parent Training
- Virtual Service Delivery
Accomplishments
Certificate of Achievement - Patterns Behavioral Services
Nurtures relationships and builds rapport with her clients, families, and co-workers - Nov 2020
Recognition of Servant Leadership – Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Successfully demonstrating outstanding Servant Leadership practices and behaviors to our individuals, family members and colleagues at Devereux – Mar 2023, June 2025
Certification
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA #1-19-36391)
Basic Life Support and CPR
LANGUAGES
English Intermediate
Vietnamese Intermediate
Timeline
Assistant Clinical Director
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
08.2022 - Current
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Ventura Unified School District
01.2022 - 06.2022
Clinical Manager
Patterns Behavioral Services
09.2019 - 09.2019
Parent Consultant/ Advanced Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners
11.2015 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Media And Cultural Studies
University Of California, Riverside
Master of Education - Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University