Cassandra Rodrigues
New Bedford
Summary
Compassionate professional known for delivering quality service that focuses on each patient's individuality. Highly trained Behavioral Health Specialist skilled in assessing needs, identifying educational resources and developing effective treatment plans. Strong background in fostering human connections for patients and caregivers alike.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Navigator
Community Counseling Of Bristol County (CCBC)
2023.10 - Current
- Answered high-volume phone crisis intervention calls and set up behavioral health services for clients
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Used eHana (electronic health record system) to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Pre-K Special Education Paraprofessional
Brockton Public Schools - Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center
2022.02 - 2023.10
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
Behavior Technician
Key Autism Services
2022.06 - 2022.07
- Implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA09.2021
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-informed care
- Mental health awareness
- Confidentiality adherence
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural competence
- Documentation proficiency
Organizations
- American Psychological Association (APA) - Division 040 Society for Clinical Neuropsychology, Student Affiliation, 2023, PRESENT
- Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA), 2022, PRESENT
Timeline
Behavioral Health Navigator
Community Counseling Of Bristol County (CCBC)
2023.10 - Current
Behavior Technician
Key Autism Services
2022.06 - 2022.07
Pre-K Special Education Paraprofessional
Brockton Public Schools - Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center
2022.02 - 2023.10
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bridgewater State University
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