Allison James
Peachtree Corners
Summary
Passionate harm reductionist well versed in ABA therapy, communicable diseases, and case management. Experienced in conducting evidence-based interventions for at-risk patient populations. Extensive experience with substance use and safer sex prevention and education, linkage to care for sexually transmitted infections, and early intervention for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ages 2-5.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Brighter Strides ABA
Duluth
07.2023 - Current
- Provide both EMR training and ABA therapy general practice and principles training to RBT's needing support or additional education
- Coordinated with clinical leadership, including BCBA's and the Regional Clinical Director, to ensure that the Lead RBT program and training sessions were promoting consistent progress
- Training sessions incorporated role play, demonstration/modeling, and interactive lectures to prepare BT's and RBT's for real-life ABA scenarios
- Provide ABA therapy training and education to new hire BT's to prepare them for the competency and RBT exam
- Contributed to the reduction of challenging behaviors by implementing proactive strategies across settings.
Clinic Manager
Brighter Strides ABA
Duluth, GA
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Opened the first ABA clinic in Georgia for Brighter Strides as the only in-person member of the management team
- Within the first year, enrolled over 25 clients into ABA therapy services within the clinic
- Created and implemented policies to improve operational efficiency and patient care quality
- Oversaw all operational and administrative duties relating to the clinic, staff, clients
- Coordinated with local non-profits and community groups to establish relationships for sponsorships/events and to spread awareness of our services
- Developed strong relationships with staff, clients, and caregivers, fostering trust and loyalty to the clinic
Linkage Specialist
Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition
Atlanta, GA
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Completed intake, case management, linkage, and referral to medical, essential, and supportive services to patient's living with or affected by HIV/VH/STIs, substance use, homelessness, and more
- Maintained a caseload of patient's enrolled in strength-based case management and followed the patient for a period of 4-12 months to ensure retention in care
- Provided substance use prevention and safe sex evidence-based interventions to patient's individually or in groups to reduce the harm associated with substance use and prevent the transmission of HIV/STIs in the community
- Led and facilitated a substance use recovery group consisting of 8 patients
- Charted patient retention navigation progress and reporting through data entry in an EMR
Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05-2019
Skills
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Crisis management
- Data collection and analysis
- Trauma-informed care
- Clinical management
- Treatment implementation
- Case management
Timeline
Clinic Manager
Brighter Strides ABA
11.2023 - 07.2024
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Brighter Strides ABA
07.2023 - Current
Linkage Specialist
Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition
06.2020 - 07.2022
Georgia State University