Professional Resume Template for
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Elena R. Mendoza
Austin, TX
(512) 555-0143
elena.mendoza@email.com
linkedin.com/in/elena-mendoza-bcba | bcbalink.org/elena-mendoza
Professional Summary
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with 6 years of clinical practice directing clinical intervention programs and behavior modification plans for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Oversee caseloads of up to 18 clients, supervising 12 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to ensure treatment fidelity and HIPAA compliance. Reduced severe maladaptive behavior occurrences by an average of 42% over a 12-month period across all active cases. Increased parent-led therapy participation rates by 38% through the integration of CentralReach parent portal training sessions. Proficient in executing Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and utilizing Motivity for real-time behavior tracking.
Work Experience
Clinical Supervisor / BCBA — Beacon Behavioral Therapy
Austin, TX | November 2022 – Present
- Direct clinical programs for 15 pediatric clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), designing individualized Skill Acquisition Programs that improved mastery rates by 24%.
- Supervise 12 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and direct supervision hours, maintaining 100% compliance with Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) auditing requirements.
- Perform 20+ Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) annually, translating behavioral data into Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) that reduced client aggression rates by 48%.
- Facilitate weekly parent training sessions using CentralReach parent portal, boosting caregiver follow-through and protocol adherence by 35% over 6 months.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) — Aura Behavioral Services
Dallas, TX | September 2020 – October 2022
- Designed and monitored behavior plans for 12 pediatric and adolescent clients, decreasing self-injurious behavior (SIB) by 53% using differential reinforcement procedures.
- Trained 8 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in Verbal Behavior (VB) and Discrete Trial Training (DTT) methods, increasing average staff treatment fidelity scores by 18%.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of 3 Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and 2 Occupational Therapists (OTs) to align client treatment plans, reducing overlap errors by 30%.
- Conducted 14 Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and structured preference assessments to build initial therapy curriculum, securing insurance re-authorizations in 100% of submitted cases.
Education
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
University of North Texas · Denton, TX · 2020
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Texas State University · San Marcos, TX · 2018
Skills
Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), Skill Acquisition Programming, Verbal Behavior (VB), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), RBT Supervision, Parent Training, CentralReach, Motivity, RethinkBH, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), HIPAA Compliance, Medicaid Billing
Projects
Clinic-Wide EMR & Data Digitization
Role: Clinical Project Lead
Tools: CentralReach, Microsoft Excel, Motivity
Directed the transition of 45 active client paper charts to CentralReach EMR, reducing staff data-entry time by 40% and cutting billing cycle delays by 18 days.
Severe Maladaptive Behavior Intervention Initiative
Role: Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Tools: Catalyst, Google Workspace, CPI Protocols
Developed a crisis management and de-escalation training curriculum for 14 staff members, decreasing physical restraint incidents by 68% over 9 months.
Certifications
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (2020)
- Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) - Texas (2020)
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified Instructor (2022)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Affiliations: Member of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and Texas Association for Behavior Analysis (TxABA)
- Availability: 3 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Job Market Insights
$82,000
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$118,000
Avg:
$96,000
Growth Outlook:
The demand for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) in the United States remains exceptionally strong, driven by increasing autism diagnosis rates and expanded health insurance mandates for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. With a documented shortage of credentialed professionals relative to clinical caseloads, BCBAs enjoy high job security. Employment for behavioral disorder counselors and analysts is projected to grow by 17% through 2034, significantly faster than the average for all occupations.
17% growth through 2034
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