Carmen Chen, M.Ed, Bcba
About Carmen Chen, M.Ed, Bcba
Carmen Chen, M.Ed, BCBA, serves as the Clinical Manager at Opya, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in behavior analysis, having held various roles in organizations such as Butterfly Effects and the Center for Autism and Related Disorders.
Work at Opya
Carmen Chen serves as the Clinical Manager at Opya, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees clinical operations and ensures the delivery of high-quality services. Her responsibilities include managing clinical staff, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with families to support the needs of clients. Under her management, Opya focuses on providing effective behavioral interventions.
Previous Experience in Clinical Roles
Before joining Opya, Carmen Chen held several clinical positions. She worked as the Clinical Director at Butterfly Effects from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she was a Clinical Supervisor at Butterfly Effects from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Behavior Specialist at Behavior Matters from 2018 to 2019 and at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC. (CARD) from 2015 to 2016. These roles provided her with extensive experience in behavior analysis and clinical management.
Education and Expertise
Carmen Chen earned her Master of Education (M.Ed) in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University, completing her studies from 2016 to 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in behavioral science and clinical practices.
Background in Program Coordination
In 2017, Carmen Chen worked as a Program Coordinator at the Center for Social Dynamics in Alameda, California. In this role, she coordinated programs aimed at supporting individuals with behavioral challenges. Her experience in program coordination complements her clinical expertise and enhances her ability to manage and implement effective interventions.