ERIC KASTAN, M.A.

, LMFT
OBJECTIVE
To use and grow upon the skills I've obtained through my education, continuing
education in behavior analysis, and personal work experience as a LMFT and Speci
al Needs Teacher, and hone my therapeutical skills while helping others.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
June 2009 BBS LMFT # 47461
August 2009-Present University of Nort
h Texas
Department of Behavior Analysis
* Graduate courses in behavior analysis
* Supervision and hours completed towards BCBA examination
December 2006 Pepperdine University -
GSEP
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology with MFT
June 2004 University of California - Los Angeles [ City, State ]
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
* Research Assistant (Four Quarters), ran, created, and collected data for ongoi
ng research and experiments in the fields of social, cognitive, and developmenta
l psychology.
* Deans List
WORK EXPERIENCE
January 2007 - Present F.A.C.T., Los Angeles, CA
Director of Regional Center Services/Behavioral Supervisor
* Managing, staffing, and coordinating services funded through Regional Centers
* Reviewing, correcting, and signing off on all Regional Center reports
* Supervising Regional Center Home Behavior cases, along with direct service in
home cases
* Behavioral Supervisor (BID), supervising other Behavioral Therapists and the c
lients who they worked with to best implement the IEP
* Creation and implementation of interventions for individual clients using a va
riety of different theoretical orientations and perspectives based on the client
's needs
* Implement and track IEP goals, along with working with the care takers of the
child
* Help clients with school work, daily living skills, emotional regulation, and
social skills
* Psychotherapy for families, children, individuals, and couples.
* Ran Social Skills/Play Groups for children and teenagers with special needs
* Created and presented staff trainings on interventions, paperwork, and managin
g cases.
January 2006 - January 2007 BAART-Beverly Clinic, Los Angeles, CA
Counselor
* Case management for my caseload
* Conduct 1:1 psychotherapy sessions with clients
* Formulate treatment plans, track progress through urinalysis screening, and wr
ite clinical notes for file
November 2004 - June 2006 Carousel School, Los Angeles, CA
Teacher for Special Needs Children
* Modify and teach state curriculum to the students level of functioning
* Write and Implement an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each individual stu
dent
* Supervise the 1:1 Behavioral Aides. Oversee and direct all interactions and b
ehavioral support plans
May 2005 - December 2005 The Discovery Program, Century City, CA
Intern Counselor -Residential Alcohol/Drug Detox & Treatment Center
* Lead and facilitate group psychotherapy with clients
* Conduct 1:1 psychotherapy sessions
* Help to formulate treatment plans and track clients progress in clinical notes
and meetings
SKILLS
Computer proficient in Word, Excel, and Power Point, CPI certification - Crisis
, Prevention, Intervention, familiar with Medi-Cal paperwork and billing.
References Available Upon Request