Matese Kitchen
Phoenix
Summary
Passionate professional with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
The Meadows Behavioral Health Treatment Facility
Wickenburg
10.2012 - 03.2013
- Implemented behavior intervention plans to support patient needs.
- Assisted in conducting assessments for individual treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care strategies.
- Monitored patient progress and documented behavioral data accurately.
- Engaged patients in therapeutic activities to promote skill development.
- Designed and executed individualized interventions within behavior treatment plans to address specific patient needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on teaching appropriate behavior modification techniques.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each client that included goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
Behavior Technician
Journey Malibu
Malibu
04.2012 - 09.2012
- Implemented behavior intervention plans to support patient needs.
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each client that included goals and objectives.
- Assisted in conducting assessments for individual treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and documented behavioral data accurately.
- Engaged patients in therapeutic activities to promote skill development.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for all patients.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Identified and addressed individual problems using clinical team recommendations and solutions.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on teaching appropriate behavior modification techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
- Attended review, progress and clinical team meetings.
- Developed activity plans and instructional materials to assist with treatment.
- Conducted intake interviews with new patients to complete forms, assess mental health condition or obtain treatment history.
Education
Riverton High School
Riverton, WYSome College (No Degree) - Addiction Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Behavior assessment
- Treatment planning
- Behavior treatment plans
- Treatment implementation
- Data documentation
- Record keeping
- Documentation skills
- Report writing
- Case management
- Therapeutic engagement
- Group facilitation
- Group instruction
- Team coordination
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Empathy and patience
- Cultural sensitivity
- Time management techniques
- Multitasking and organization
- Goal setting
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Documentation skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Peer Support Specialist Certification July 2026
- REDEEMED Graduate March 2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behavior Technician
The Meadows Behavioral Health Treatment Facility
10.2012 - 03.2013
Behavior Technician
Journey Malibu
04.2012 - 09.2012
Riverton High School
Some College (No Degree) - Addiction Counseling
Grand Canyon University