Aubrianna Schmidt
Lincoln
Summary
Goal-oriented graduate student driven by a mission to provide equitable mental health services and improve outcomes for underserved populations. Seeking to combine prior experience as an RBT with advanced clinical coursework/practicum to bridge the gap between behavioral support and therapeutic rapport. Focused on utilizing strong interpersonal skills to empower diverse clients and navigate complex social dynamics within a professional environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Radical Minds
Omaha, NE
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided one-on-one guidance to clients through implementing behavior plans, teaching new skills, reinforcing desired responses, and promoting emotional regulation skills.
- Built rapport with clients and their families to foster a warm therapeutic relationship wherein positive change could occur.
- Observed client behavior and collected data on responses so that behavior plans could be updated to best suit the needs of each child.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
- Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
Summer Youth Supervisor
Boys Town
Omaha, NE
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported youth in developing essential life and emotional regulation skills through reinforcing desired behaviors and shaping skills in accordance with the youth’s service plan.
- Collaborated with supervisor to overcome challenges that arose.
- Helped to de-escalate students in emotional distress and assisted them in developing effective coping skills.
- Established rapport with youths, fostering trusting relationships and open communication.
- Mediated conflicts between youths, teaching valuable conflict resolution skills as well as promoting a harmonious atmosphere within the program.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
Lincoln12-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE05-2024
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Problem-solving/adaptability
- Time management and organizational skills
- Building rapport
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Social skills development
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- CITI Human Research
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Radical Minds
09.2024 - 07.2025
Summer Youth Supervisor
Boys Town
06.2023 - 08.2024
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
PRESENTATIONS
Schmidt, A., Jensen-Picket, Z., Powell, J., & Todd, S. (2023). Testing the availability heuristic in social media. Poster presented at the Milo Bail Student Center at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, Omaha, NE.
GRANTS/HONORS/SCHOLARSHIPS
Metropolitan Community College Academic Excellence Scholarship Fall 2020 – May 2022, Sharon Engelhart Memorial Scholarship Fall 2020 – May 2022