CARINA JOHNKLEIN
Toms River
Summary
Results-driven Program Coordinator and Behavioral Health Professional with expertise in executive function coaching, counseling, and program development. Proficient in clinical assessment, intake evaluations, and outcome tracking, utilizing applied behavior analysis and research-informed practices. Experienced in supporting diverse populations, including individuals with ASD and ADHD, through neurodiversity-affirming approaches. Strong background in evidence-based decision-making and continuous quality improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Functioning Coach Coordinator
Modern Psychiatry
02.2024 - Current
- Delivered direct individual and group services (executive function coaching and therapy) while maintaining a caseload across coaching, therapy, intakes, ASD education, and cognitive assessment interpretation
- Led program coordination and clinical oversight, including supervision and consultation for coaches, documentation quality assurance, intake coordination, and cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Developed and implemented training, content, and systems to support staff development, service quality, and program scalability within a hybrid clinical-leadership role
- Worked with a diverse client population across the lifespan and collaborated closely with an interdisciplinary team (clinical supervisors, assessors, administrators, and support staff) to ensure integrated, ethical, and client-centered care
Behavior Technician
Graham Behavioral Services, Inc
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Provide direct ABA therapy in community and homes.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans to support client progress and skill development.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis to track client performance and treatment outcomes.
Executive Functioning Coach
Worrywell
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Enhanced client outcomes by delivering executive functioning training and psychoeducation.
- Documented client progress through accurate assessments and timely record-keeping.
- Developed training materials and protocols to improve executive function service delivery.
- Facilitated new coach onboarding through shadowing, feedback, and skill enhancement.
- Contributed insights and feedback in supervisory meetings for program improvement.
Research Assistant and Psychometrist
Staten Island University Hospital: Rehab Medicine
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Enhanced data collection systems through effective planning and implementation strategies.
- Recruited and coordinated research subjects, ensuring smooth study execution.
- Streamlined research operations, maximizing efficiency in data collection activities.
- Administered psychological tests and accurately scored results for analysis.
- Conducted literature reviews, supporting research projects and clinical trial development.
Behavior Technician
Graham Behavioral Services, Inc
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Provide direct ABA therapy in community and homes.
- Developed positive relationships with clients to foster trust and encourage engagement in therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized treatment strategies tailored to client needs.
Care Counselor
Cerebral
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Established therapeutic environments that promoted client counseling support.
- Created customized treatment plans based on thorough client assessments.
- Collaborated with care team members for effective continuing client care management.
- Ensured accountability through regular clinical assessments and timely client visits.
- Monitored client progress and identified potential escalations proactively.
Crisis Counselor
GSAPP Hope and Healing
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Provide evidenced-informed crisis intervention consistent with CCP model
- Brief supportive counseling to callers in distress on the crisis support line
- Resource and material creation
- Presenting and educating college students through online webinars
LifeSPAN Lab: Research Assistant
Rutgers, New Brunswick
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Data Entry, recruitment, IRB management
- Human Subject research
- Conducted experiments to support research initiatives and ensure accurate data collection.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to support hypothesis development and inform experimental design decisions.
ABA Therapist
The Speech Tree
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of professionals to develop cohesive care plans for individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities.
Program Instructor
The Social Smarts Foundation
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Enhanced social skills of adolescents with ASD through community group facilitation.
- Collected and analyzed behavioral data to track progress and inform interventions.
- Prepared group members for independent living by teaching essential life skills.
- Advised families on social interactions, career choices, and decision-making processes.
- Instructed adolescents in adaptive skills for successful classroom engagement.
Client Services Manager
Positive Behavior Supports
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Facilitated intake process, connecting families to behavior analytic services.
- Conducted interviews with families of children diagnosed with ASD.
- Analyzed client data to ensure compliance with funding and regulatory requirements.
- Supervised staff to build caseloads and maintain continuity of care.
- Guided families in identifying relevant services and next steps within PBS.
Behavior Assistant
ABC Therapy
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Enhanced behavioral outcomes for children in home and community settings.
- Developed tailored interventions based on client ISP under LPC or LCSW supervision.
- Guided families in effective behavior management strategies for improved outcomes.
- Trained clients in social skills to meet behavioral learning goals.
- Served diverse populations including ADHD, Autism, Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma.
ABA Therapist
Achieve Beyond, Edison
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Implement in-home Applied Behavioral Analysis.
- Implement Behavior Plan under supervising BCBA
- Create and maintain therapeutic relationship with client
- Collect and graph behavior data
Research Assistant
Rutgers, New Brunswick
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Enhanced data accuracy through conducting thorough literature reviews.
- Collected raw data operating machinery during human olfaction experiments.
- Prepared experimental stimuli to support research objectives and participant engagement.
- Maintained and repaired equipment to ensure seamless research operations.
- Assisted in data analysis using statistical software for reliable research outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Clincal Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
02-2026
Master of Arts - Applied Psychology
Rutgers University
10.2021
Bachelor of Psychology - Minor of Cognitive Science
Rutgers University
05.2018
Skills
- Program design informed by counseling theory and applied behavior analysis, integrating clinical judgment with behaviorally grounded frameworks
- Experience working with diverse clinical populations across interventions and settings, including ASD, ADHD, mood disorders, and personality disorders
- Experience providing services to individuals across the lifespan, from childhood through adulthood
- Additional experience in parent management approaches and neurodiversity-affirming practice, supporting families and individuals with neurodevelopmental differences
Accomplishments
Published coauthor in a peer-reviewed journal; contributed to research design, data analysis, and manuscript development
Timeline
Executive Functioning Coach Coordinator
Modern Psychiatry
02.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
Graham Behavioral Services, Inc
09.2023 - 08.2024
Research Assistant and Psychometrist
Staten Island University Hospital: Rehab Medicine
11.2021 - 11.2022
Behavior Technician
Graham Behavioral Services, Inc
08.2021 - 11.2021
Executive Functioning Coach
Worrywell
03.2021 - 02.2024
Care Counselor
Cerebral
03.2021 - 07.2021
Crisis Counselor
GSAPP Hope and Healing
01.2021 - 05.2021
ABA Therapist
The Speech Tree
08.2020 - 02.2021
LifeSPAN Lab: Research Assistant
Rutgers, New Brunswick
08.2019 - 07.2021
Program Instructor
The Social Smarts Foundation
08.2019 - 03.2020
Client Services Manager
Positive Behavior Supports
11.2018 - 02.2020
Behavior Assistant
ABC Therapy
02.2018 - 08.2018
ABA Therapist
Achieve Beyond, Edison
03.2017 - 12.2018
Research Assistant
Rutgers, New Brunswick
04.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Clincal Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Master of Arts - Applied Psychology
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Psychology - Minor of Cognitive Science
Rutgers University
Community Service & Volunteer Work
- IRise Immigrant/Refugee Mentorship Program, Mentor child/adolescent through their transition to US, Advise mentee on decision making, collegiate and career goals, community outreach, and relationship development, Coach executive functioning skills; studying, test performance
- Diversity and Inclusion Mentorship Program, Assist undergraduates navigate their next steps regarding psychology (graduate applications, job searches, interview strategies, coping with stress)., Provide coaching for studying and time management
- Research Assistant/Psychometrist, Staten Island University Hospital: Rehab Medicine, Scoring neuropsychology assessments, shadow neuropsychologist, data entry., Populations: Autism, Dementia/Alzheimer’s/Parkinson’s, Concussion, COVID-19, TBI