Learning to Lead in Clinical Settings: The Skills They Didn't Teach Us in Grad School becomes clinically important the moment a team has to turn good intentions into reliable action inside school teams and classroom routines, clinic sessions and day-to-day service delivery. In Learning to Lead in Clinical Settings: The Skills They Didn't Teach Us in Grad School, for this course, the practical stakes show up in feasible school-based support, stronger collaboration, and better student participation, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →As a behavior analyst working in a clinical setting, regardless of your position, leadership is a part of your job. Whether you are a new BCBA supervising technicians, a clinical director supervising other behavior analysts, or in an executive leadership role, you are leading others. Becoming an effective, compassionate, and trusted leader requires a unique skill set when working in the clinical setting. Juggling clinical tasks, understanding cases, and preventing burnout are just a few leadership tasks most behavior analysts are learning on the job. The goal of this presentation is to provide an overview of the skills needed to be an effective leader and actionable steps you can take to begin your leadership journey.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
| COA | 1 | — |
| FL MH/PSY | 0 | — |
Dr. Alison Betz, VP of Clinical Product Development and Senior Consultant, is a distinguished scholar and practitioner in the field of behavior analysis. Holding a PhD from Utah State University and having completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the esteemed Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Dr. Betz brings a wealth of academic rigor and practical expertise to her work. With a background in academia, including faculty positions at Florida Institute of Technology and University of Colorado (Denver), Dr. Betz has cultivated a versatile skill set, teaching a range of subjects from verbal behavior to organizational behavior management (OBM). Her commitment to advancing the field is evident in her primary research and clinical interests, which span the behavior-based safety, supervision and leadership, and evidence-based treatment for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities.Dr. Betz's contributions extend beyond the classroom and clinic, with numerous publications in prestigious behavioral journals and co-authored book chapters. Recognized for her expertise, she has served on the editorial boards of prominent behavioral journals and currently serves as the Executive Director of the OBM Network. Through her work at ABA Technologies, Dr. Betz continues to drive innovation and excellence in behavior analysis, providing cutting-edge solutions to individuals and organizations seeking to effect positive behavioral change.
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