Viktoryia Kushchanka
Morgan Hill
Summary
Compassionate Behavioral Health Professional with clinical experience in mental health partial hospitalization and applied behavior analysis. Expertise in therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to implementing individualized treatment plans that foster recovery and enhance client well-being through evidence-based care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Recovery Coach
Thrive Wellness
Reno, NV
10.2025 - Current
- Provide recovery-oriented support to individuals receiving treatment for eating disorders in a residential treatment setting.
- Foster therapeutic rapport, enhancing client engagement during meals, groups, appointments, and activities of daily living.
- Monitor client progress, document behavioral observations, and communicate changes to the multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans using trauma-informed, person-centered approaches.
- Utilized de-escalation, motivational support, and crisis intervention techniques to enhance client safety and facilitate recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team, ensuring coordinated client care and comprehensive treatment.
Registered Behavior Technician
Helix Behavioral Services
Reno, NV
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to improve communication, emotional regulation, adaptive functioning, and social skills.
- Delivered one on one behavioral interventions for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder under BCBA supervision.
- Collected and analyzed behavioral data to track client progress and inform evidence-based treatment decisions.
- Applied positive behavior support and crisis prevention strategies to enhance client safety and dignity.
- Maintained precise clinical documentation while ensuring compliance with ethical and confidentiality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV12.2025
Skills
- Care coordination
- Behavioral Tracking
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Therapeutic Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Shadowing
Clinical Observer 06/26 to Current
Thrive Wellness - Reno, NV
- Observed licensed therapists conducting individual therapy sessions within a outpatient treatment program.
- Attended multidisciplinary treatment team meetings involving therapists, psychiatrists, dietitians, nurses, and case managers to observe collaborative treatment planning.
- Gained exposure to evidence-based interventions, including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care.
- Observed clinical assessment, case conceptualization, treatment planning, and ethical decision-making in behavioral health settings.
- Expanded understanding of interdisciplinary collaboration, professional documentation, and client-centered approaches to mental health treatment.
- Applied clinical knowledge gained through observation to strengthen therapeutic communication and client support in my Recovery Coach role.
Certification
Adult Mental Health First Aid
National Council for Mental Wellbeing | 2026
- Certified to recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges and connect individuals with appropriate support and resources.
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Recovery Coach
Thrive Wellness
10.2025 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Helix Behavioral Services
06.2024 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Nevada, Reno