Melanie Cosio
San Francisco
Summary
Clinical psychology graduate candidate with hands-on experience in behavioral health, clinical support, and patient-facing environments. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), behavioral data collection, and structured intervention implementation. Experienced in clinical observation, confidential documentation, and working with diverse populations in healthcare and community settings. Seeking to contribute clinical coordination, data tracking, and patient support skills in a clinical research setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Intern
MySafeSpace Professional Inc
San Francisco
02.2026 - Current
- Support clinical operations through patient communication, intake coordination, and administrative assistance
- Shadow licensed clinicians during psychotherapy sessions including DBT and psychosis-related care
- Participate in training on ADHD screening tools and behavioral health assessment methods
- Assist with confidential patient documentation and maintain compliance with privacy standards
- Support scheduling and front-office clinical coordination tasks
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Kadiant
San Francisco
11.2024 - Current
- Provide direct ABA-based behavioral intervention services in home and daycare clinical settings
- Collect and document behavioral data to support treatment planning and clinical decision-making
- Implement evidence-based intervention strategies under clinical supervision
- Collaborate with supervisors and clinical teams to ensure treatment consistency and accuracy
- Monitor client progress and adjust implementation strategies based on clinical direction
Behavior Technician
Steps Therapy
San Francisco
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Supported implementation of behavioral intervention programs for pediatric clients
- Conducted behavioral data collection and documentation to track progress and outcomes
- Followed structured treatment protocols to support skill acquisition and behavioral development
- Collaborated with supervising clinicians to ensure treatment fidelity
Host
Wipeout Bar And Grill
San Francisco
04.2021 - 05.2024
- Managed seating, reservations, and guest flow in a high-volume restaurant environment
- Handled phone inquiries and customer service requests efficiently and professionally
- Maintained organized front-of-house operations and positive guest experience
Camp Assistant
SF Kids Camp
12.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in supervision and coordination of recreational activities for children ages 0–17
- Supported staff in maintaining safety, structure, and engagement during programming
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor Sociology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA07-2026
Skills
- Behavioral Therapy (ABA / RBT-certified)
- Clinical data collection and documentation
- Patient interaction and support
- Clinical observation and shadowing
- Crisis intervention
- Confidential information handling (HIPAA-aware environments)
- Team-based healthcare collaboration
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Windows
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Certification
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification – Dec 2024
40-Hour RBT Training – Oct 2024
CPR/AED Certification – June 2024
40-Hour RBT Training – Oct 2024
CPR/AED Certification – June 2024
Timeline
Clinical Intern
MySafeSpace Professional Inc
02.2026 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Kadiant
11.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
Steps Therapy
05.2024 - 11.2024
Camp Assistant
SF Kids Camp
12.2021 - 12.2021
Host
Wipeout Bar And Grill
04.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor Sociology
San Francisco State University