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Yasir Saeed
Behavioral Therapist
Lahore,PB
Summary
Accomplished Behavioral Therapist with 2 years of experience counseling individuals and families with social, emotional and behavioral disorders. Positive, vibrant team member with focus on accurately identifying issues and evaluating best techniques for treatment. Dedicated to offering quality services and maintaining knowledge of latest industry advancements by attending professional conferences and continuing education courses.
Hardworking therapy practitioner driven to improve patient lives with high-quality and caring support. Excellent planning and problem-solving skills paired with methodical and thorough approach.
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Therapist
Autism Insituite of Pakistan
Lahore, Punjab
11.2020 - Current
- Recommended therapeutic action plans and treatments based on results from behavioral assessments.
- Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories and other assessment methodologies.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes and test results, and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Consulted with other therapists, public and private service agencies and university researchers to advise clients on resources available.
- Conferred with superiors to determine if non-progressing clients should continue to be counseled or referred to other specialists in such fields as medicine, psychiatry or legal aid.
- Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Functional Analyses (FAs) and developed behavior intervention plans based on principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Visited clients at home, school and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
- Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
- Motivated clients to reach treatment goals and supported each through difficult situations and transitions.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Modified behavioral disorders caused by delayed or hindered development to help patients better integrate with peer groups and succeed in social and educational environments.
ABA Home Therapist
Self Employed
Lahore, Punjab
06.2020 - Current
- Identified concerns, research methodologies and optimal experimental designs to collect desired information.
- Defined core problems and determined key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns.
- Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
- Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results and recommended improvements.
- Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
- Evaluated dynamics of different personnel groups through range of planned activities and programs.
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Speech Therapies( Home Based)
Self Employed
Lahore, Punjab
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Actively listened to client, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Work on speech issues,
- Imitation
- Dialogues
- Labeling common items,
Behavioral Therapist
Spark Institute of Mental Health
Lahore, Punjab
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Recommended therapeutic action plans and treatments based on results from behavioral assessments.
- Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories and other assessment methodologies.
- Supervised clinicians-in-training such as interns and new counselors.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes and test results, and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Consulted with other therapists, public and private service agencies and university researchers to advise clients on resources available.
- Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Visited clients at home, school and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
- Facilitated referrals to outside healthcare professional and medical facilities to obtain specialized care for patients in need of extra support.
- Modified behavioral disorders caused by delayed or hindered development to help patients better integrate with peer groups and succeed in social and educational environments.
- Motivated clients to reach treatment goals and supported each through difficult situations and transitions.
Education
Matriculation - Science
SOS Boys High School
Near Arfa Careem TowerHigh School Diploma -
Ahmed Hassan Polytechnic Collage
Near Session Court Lahore Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Punjab University
Campus 06.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Science - MSC Psychology
Lahore Leads University
DHA Phase 5 11.2018 - 01.2021
Skills
Observation
Behavior Support Plans
Daily living skill development
Session video recording
Self-management
Group behavioral intervention programs
Therapy team planning
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Goal setting
Social skill development
Knowledge of juvenile justice system
Anxiety disorder expertise
Trained in indicators of child abuse
Mental health evaluations
Records management
Group psychotherapy expert
Personality disorder treatment aptitude
PTSD specialist
Social skills teacher
Software
Auto CAD
Social Media
Databases
Interests
Football
Chess
Hiking
Video Games
Watching Movies
Reading
Gardening
Timeline
Behavioral Therapist
Autism Insituite of Pakistan
11.2020 - Current
Speech Therapies( Home Based)
Self Employed
10.2020 - 02.2021
ABA Home Therapist
Self Employed
06.2020 - Current
Behavioral Therapist
Spark Institute of Mental Health
01.2020 - 11.2020
Master of Science - MSC Psychology
Lahore Leads University
11.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Punjab University
06.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Ahmed Hassan Polytechnic Collage
Matriculation - Science
SOS Boys High School