Amanda Beckerman, Clinical Director on Influential Women

Influential Woman · Behavior Analysis

Amanda Beckerman

Clinical Director, United Care ABA

Woodstock, GA

3Years experience

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree Bachelor's in Psychology Degree Queens College Degree 2006 Degree Master's in Education and Special Education Degree Toro College Degree 2009 Degree Applied Behavior Analysis Advanced Series Certificate Degree Florida Institute of Technology Degree 2016 Cert Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Her Story

About Amanda

I've been in the field of applied behavior analysis for 25 years, and I've been a board-certified behavior analyst for almost 9 years. I currently serve as a clinical director for an organization that provides Applied Behavior Analytical Services to children with a diagnosis of autism, a position I've held since January 2023. Throughout my career, I've been a clinical director with 3 different organizations. I also teach as a professor, instructing a final practicum class in a master's in Applied Behavior Analysis program since January 2023. In my current role, I wear a lot of hats. I oversee quality assurance, review treatment plans, and go over programming with BCBAs. I host CEU events, which are continuing education events for the BCBAs. I support operations and recruit BCBAs, while also supporting the clinical operations team. I set up and collaborate on trainings for BCBAs and behavior technicians. I mentor BCBAs, graduate permit holders, and BCBA students, and I provide mentorship and support to behavior analysts across the country. I provide clinical oversight and work really hard to raise the bar for behavior analysts and help them knock it out of the park and just do better.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Amanda

01What do you attribute your success to?

I've had some really incredible mentors throughout my career, and it's just my passion. I truly love helping other people. That's what drives me and has contributed to my success in this field.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

I think it's continue to learn. You have to stay on top of best practices. Science is always evolving, so you need to keep up with the changes and developments in the field.

03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

Knowledge is power, just continue to do the research and gain mentorship and support from as many different professionals as you can. This will make you a more well-rounded clinician and set you up for success in the field.

04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

I would say that some of the challenges might be, for me as a clinical director, that not everyone has the same level of supervision and training. Sometimes the science gets a little watered down. And it's about making sure that the right information, support, materials, and trainings get out to our teams and to our behavior analysts to set them up for success.

05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

It sounds so simple, but just be good. Be a good person, you know what I mean? Do no harm. Just strive for excellence and be kind. Those are the values that guide me in both my work and personal life.

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