Ilyssa Yousem
About Ilyssa Yousem
Ilyssa Yousem is a Clinical Supervisor currently working at Behavioral Framework since 2020. She has a diverse background in education and mental health, with previous roles including Behavior Analyst and Mental Health Counselor, and holds multiple degrees in psychology and applied behavior analysis.
Current Role at Behavioral Framework
Ilyssa Yousem serves as a Clinical Supervisor at Behavioral Framework, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees clinical operations and provides guidance to staff, ensuring adherence to best practices in behavioral health. Her responsibilities include supervising treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery.
Previous Experience in Behavioral Health
Prior to her current role, Ilyssa Yousem worked as a Behavior Analyst at Verbal Beginnings, LLC from 2018 to 2020. She also served as a Mental Health Counselor at Hope Health Systems, Inc from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she gained research experience as a Researcher at Johns Hopkins University from 2015 to 2016, contributing to various projects in the field of mental health.
Educational Background
Ilyssa Yousem has an extensive educational background in psychology and behavior analysis. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology from 2020 to 2023. She also holds multiple master's degrees, including one in Clinical Mental Health from The Johns Hopkins University (2015-2017) and another in Applied Behavior Analysis from Endicott College (2017-2019).
Early Career and Internships
Ilyssa Yousem began her career with various internships, including roles at the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia and the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland. These positions provided her with foundational experience in legal and mental health contexts. She also worked as a Writing Center Tutor at Bryn Mawr College and as a Staff Writer at Warnken, LLC, both in 2014.
Academic Qualifications
Ilyssa Yousem's academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Bryn Mawr College (2010-2014) and a Graduate Certificate in Mind, Brain, and Teaching from Johns Hopkins University School of Education (2017-2019). Her diverse educational journey reflects her commitment to understanding the complexities of human behavior and mental health.