BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SERVICES

Karen has worked for Ireland Home Based Services since 2003 as both a Behavior Clinician and as the Manager of Waiver Services. Karen holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy and a Master of Science in Health Services Administration. She is approved by the State of Indiana as a provider of Behavior Support Services. Karen has worked with people with developmental disabilities and mental health conditions in both a clinical, programmatic role and an administrative role for over 25 years. Her past experiences include providing behavior support services for persons with developmental disabilities in residential and group home settings, providing therapeutic therapies for an acute, inpatient psychiatric hospital, and providing general programming and supervisory roles for residential services for persons with developmental disabilities.

Vicki has worked for Ireland Home Based Services since 2006 as a Behavior Clinician, but also serves as the Assistant Manager of Waiver Services for the IHBS waiver team. Vicki has a Master's of Social Work degree. She has over 20 years of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities and mental health issues. In addition to her experience at IHBS, she has experience managing multiple group homes for persons with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges, providing and supervising programming and behavior support for persons with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and behavioral challenges. She also has experience providing counseling services through the mental health system and providing home health and community based services.

Candace has worked with IHBS since 2010 as a Behavior Clinician. She holds a Master's of Social Work degree and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Candace's experience includes working with individuals and groups with developmental disabilities and dual diagnoses, such as mental illness and adjustment disorders. Candace enjoys working with children, adults, and the aging population to address behavioral issues related to sensory processing difficulties, TBI and Dementia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, impulse control disorders, depression and anxiety disorders, psychosis, trauma, and relationship difficulties. She often assists individuals in developing skills related to assertiveness and setting boundaries, emotion identification and expression, social skills, coping/relaxation and stress management. Candace also has historical experience developing and overseeing community support groups, and providing case management and clinical services to individuals with developmental disabilities in both community-based and home-based settings.

David has worked for Ireland Home Based Services since 2007 as a Behavior Clinician. He has a Masters in Social work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). David has over 24 years of experience providing community based and residential social services, both as a clinician and clinical supervisor. David's experience includes providing community based services to those with mental health and behavioral issues, including those with developmental disabilities. He has provided clinical, therapeutic supports to those in inpatient setting and residential placement settings. In addition, David has experience working within a therapeutic foster care setting. This experience included training foster families, facilitating placement and providing on-going therapeutic support to the children placed.

Matt has worked in social services for over 20 years. He started with Ireland Home Based Services in March 2008 providing community-based casework services with children and families focused on family preservation from 2008-2018. Matt has experience working with DCS, probation, and services designed to help with the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Matt completed a Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Southern Indiana and received Family Centered Therapy (FCT) training during his internship. Matt has further experience working in residential group homes adolescents with behavioral issues.

Amber has worked for Ireland Home Based Services since 2016 as a Behavior Clinician. Amber has a master's degree in social work and brings over 15 years of experience working in social services. Amber has extensive background in working with individuals with development disabilities as well as complex medical issues. Amber's work history includes working in case management through the Medicaid Waiver program, and a skilled nursing facility working to coordinate care for those with complex medical issues and behavioral issues.

Pam has worked with Ireland Home Based Services since 2004 as a Behavior Clinician. She has a Master's degree in Social Work and is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). Pam has over 18 years of experience working in behavioral health including providing therapy services in clinical settings and working with persons with many different mental health and developmental challenges. Additional experience includes providing counseling support for persons with mental health diagnoses both in home-based and clinic settings.

Rachael Schipp has worked for Ireland Home Based Services since 2016. She transitioned into a role as a Behavior Clinician following working as a Home Based Therapist within the company. Rachael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds a Master's Degree in Social Work. She has experience providing therapy to adults, children, and families with a wide variety of mental health and behavioral needs. Rachael has previous experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities from her time spent providing direct care services within a supported-living agency.

Dr. Ireland is the Founder of Ireland Home Based Services which has provided in-home and community-based supports for families and children since 1994. Dr. Ireland holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arizona and is a Licensed Psychologist and Health service Provider in Psychology (HSPP) in the State of Indiana. He has over 30-years of experience as a practicing psychologist in Southwest Indiana and is a former Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Evansville. Dr. Ireland has provided psychological services with a focus in vocational rehabilitation for over 20-years and was the Director of Clinical Services for Deaconess Hospital inpatient and outpatient services from 1988 - 1994. Additionally, his experience includes being the director of a child development lab with a focus on Autism. Dr. Ireland provides clinical supervision for all the behavior clinicians within the Ireland Home Based Services Medicaid Waiver Behavior Support Services team.

Laken Stokes has worked for Ireland Home Based Services since 2019 as a Behavior Clinician. Laken has a Master's of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) from Ball State University. Laken has over 10-years' experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses, as well as children on the Autism Spectrum in an ABA clinic. Laken's work history includes working as a direct care professional in a residential setting, providing counseling-based services for day-program clients with mental health diagnosis, and helping individuals with disabilities seek employment in the community and providing support.

Dewayne has worked for Ireland Home Based Services since 2019 as both a Behavior Clinician and as the Waiver Compliance Officer. Dewayne holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Psychology. Dewayne has worked in social services for over 15 years. His past experiences include working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a group setting, working with individuals through the Division of Child Services (DCS) and probation services, and supervising individuals providing services for DCS and probation services.