ABA Line Therapist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Bio
Jill Umstedd provides leadership to all clinical programs ensuring excellence in service delivery and program outcomes.Additional information
Jill Umstattd is the Director of Quality Assurance and our Early Intervention Services Manager. She came to Butterfly Effects in 2007 for the opportunity to create programs aimed at providing exceptional care to children and their families. Having previously worked as a behavior therapist, parent trainer, staff trainer, and as director of a small school for children with autism, Jill’s adequately prepared her for the roll was she taking on at the organization.
Jill has a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis and currently holds certification as a Board Certified associate Behavior Analyst. She is also approved by the state of Florida as a CMS Infant Toddler Development Specialist.
When not at the office, Jill enjoys spending time with her new daughter and husband at the beach.Overview, Pricing & Options
Gender
n/a
Free in-person consults
No
Free phone consults
No
Accepts credit cards
Yes
Accepts some insurances
Yes
Sliding scale
No
Avg. session cost
$75 to $150
Certifications & Licenses
Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
Valid from: Dec, 2003 until Dec, 2012
Schools & Education
Kaplan University
Attended: Jan, 2010 until Jan, 2011
School location:
FL - United States
Degree:
Masters Degree
Fields of study:
Psychology with Emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis
University of Florida
Attended: Jan, 1996 until Jan, 2000
School location:
FL - United States
Degree:
BCABA with Bachelors
Fields of study:
Psychology- Applied Behavior Analysis
Work experience
ABA Consultant at Butterfly Effects, LLC
Employed: Jul, 2007 until now
Additional notes:
Responsibilities include using ABA techniques for program design, implementation and training which aim to build useful skills in individuals of all ages with a variety of challenges in the natural settings.
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