Neil Babins has extensive education and experience in psychology and related fields. He has earned multiple degrees including a current MA in psychology with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy. He has worked in various roles providing counseling, case management, behavioral therapy, and teaching. His experience includes positions at treatment centers, schools, and as a volunteer. He is currently pursuing his PhD and working as a counselor, recruiter, and mentor.

1. EDUCATION RESUME FOR NEIL BABINS
(818) 641-3001/ nbpsych@gmail.com
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MASTERS DEGREE (MA - PSYCHOLOGY) : EMPHASIS on MARRIAGE AND
FAMILY THERAPY) - (CURRENTLY PURSUING) - NORTHCENTRAL
UNIVERSITY (42 CREDITS to date). 4.0 GPA Planning on pursuing PhD in same
area.
NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY - (BA) BACHELOR in PSYCHOLOGY (2008)
McGILL UNIVERSITY : Three semesters (42 credits) partial B.A. in Psychology
(1987-1989)
VANIER COLLEGE: D.E.C. degree in HEALTH SCIENCES. (60 credits).
ASHWORTH UNIVERSITY - Norcross, GA. ASSOCIATE (AA) of SCIENCE in
PSYCHOLOGY. (60 credits) (March, 2004 - Feb, 2007)
CALIFORNIA COAST UNIVERSITY - Santa Ana, CA - (Online) Bachelor of Science
in Psychology. (3 credits).
McRORY PEDIATRICS – ABA Intensive Training and Completion (Grade:100%)
ACT (A Change in Trajectory) - APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
TRAINING/BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST - AUG , 2012 TO PRESENT
CBEST – Center for Behavioral, Educational, and Social Training –
ABA/ADHD/Pervasive Developmental Disorders Intensive Training
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) : TRAINED AND CERTIFIED (Until Nov, 2014).
(Completed Course Twice)
PROFESSIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE - Norcross, GA - Career
Diploma in 'Cooking and Catering'.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS - Pasadena/ Hollywood, CA -
ASSOCIATES (AA) DEGREE IN LIBERAL ARTS (ACTING). (1990-1993)
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2. WORK RESUME FOR NEIL BABINS
(818) 641-3001/ nbpsych@gmail.com
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MFT TRAINEE/COUNSELOR @ THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY COUNSELING
CENTER - Trainee is Psychotherapy, Couples Counseling, Individual therapy, anxiety,
depression, stress management, personality disorders, intake evaluations, interviewing,
screening clients, assessment, treatment planning, (January, 2015 - ) PARTICIPATE AS
A SCREENER FOR THE SITE – doing initial clinical interviews and client evaluations.
Assigning clients to appropriate counselors.
SENIOR RESIDENT MANAGER/CASE MGR. at BRIDGE RECOVERY HOMES -
VALLEY GLEN – Case management, arranging and administering medications, light
counseling, family liaison, activities coordinator, senior administrative assistant, mood
and behavior log keeping and assessment, completing shift observation/notes. Residents
are DUAL DIAGNOSIS – Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, bi=polar disorder,
depression, anxiety, substance abuse. (August/2014 to July, 2015).
BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST for ACT ( A Change in Trajectory ).
In-home Behavioral Therapist; Adaptive/Social Skills Trainer for children diagnosed
with Autism, Down’s Syndrome, Intellectual Disabilities, Conduct Disorders, and other
related Pervasive Developmental Disorders. (August/2012 to Present). CPI TRAINED
BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST/SPECIALIST for MCRORY PEDIATRICS
Worked as a school-based interventionist as a One-on-One in the Los Angeles Unified
School District, working with Autism and other related disorders, including Conduct
Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD, Asperger’s Disorder, and Intellectual
Disabilities. Employed at Hale Middle School. (January, 2014 to August, 2014).
RECRUITMENT MANAGER for ACT ( A Change in Trajectory )
Managing and coordinating of the recruitment of Behavioral Therapists for
the agency; posting/designing advertisements, attending job fairs, working with job
developers, university career centers to organize recruitment sessions. (Current)
Honorable mention in March/2013 Newsletter as ‘Success of the Month’ employee.
CO-FOUNDER, ORGANIZER & HEAD PEER MENTOR of M.F.T.S.A. ( Co-Founder
of Marriage and Family Therapy Program's Student Association) for Northcentral
University (NCU). Responsible for facilitation and implementation of new MFT students
into the practicum portion of their program (current position held for at least 2 years).
Author of Student Newsletter and Manager of Peer Mentoring in Academic, Social,
Informational, Emotional, and Motivational domains of Graduate Student Life;
particularly, with future psychotherapists. Includes work in Academic Tutoring, Stress
Management, Life Skills, Coping Skills, Motivational Support, and Time Management.
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3. BEHAVIORIST – CBEST
Behavioral Specialist in Elementary School Setting/Teacher’s Aide. (August, 2013 to
Present).
ACCEPTED INTO THE DELTA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY – IOTA CHAPTER –
NCU. Honor society established for high GPA (4.0), and for outstanding work and
achievement. DELTA KAPPA honors MFT’s from fully accredited colleges.
WORKSHOP/COURSE DESIGNER – BABINS & SMITH COACHING
Solution-Focused Life Coach – Workshops, Classes, Teleconferences, Individual and
Group Sessions, Designer/Writer of 7 Modules and EBook author.
National Speaking Engagements. Workshops, Classes, and Individual Life Coaching.
L.A. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL: Founder and Coordinator of the Volunteer Children's
Association ZONEBREAKERS, an association of artists and performers who visit with
and perform for hospitalized children. (2000)
ESI KIDS - Volunteer Intern for a Children's Theatrical Management Company. Los
Angeles, California. (1999- 2000)
ASSOCIATED ARTISTS MANAGEMENT - Volunteer Intern for an Adult Theatrical
Management company. Los Angeles, California. (2000)
CITY OF HOPE: Duarte, CA - Volunteer Coordinator and Assistant. (2000-2001),
Coordinated Volunteer visits and recreation for Pediatric Cancer patients.
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER - (1991) Senior Counselor for children ages 7-9,
organized and structured daily activities for children for a summer program.
CAMP SCHODAK - Junior Counselor and Coordinator for Junior and Senior Campers -
C.I.T. - Counselor in Training (Adirondacks, New York, 1983).
CENTRACARE DORLEC - (1986-1988) Professional Caretaker and Nurse's Aid for
mainly psychiatric patients of various ages.
JERRY'S FAMOUS DELI CORPORATION: (1995-2012) Customer Service.
(Solley's Deli since 2002)
LANDRY'S CORPORATION (June, 2012 – February, 2014) Customer Service.
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4. REFERENCES
 Ellen Bersch (Supervisor) (310) 281-2676
 Elizabeth Valencia (Supervisor) (818) 271-7939
 Verena DeMuro ( Fellow Counselor) (818) 641-2237
 Shane Guglielmo (LCSW) (626) 221-7739
 Dr. Mim Collins LMFT, PsyD (Supervisor) (818) 763-8222
 Joe Herrera (Program Director) (310) 387-2780
 Mariela Feldman (Clinical Director) (818) 455-9255
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