Samantha Salinas, BCBA, LBA
Vice President of Clinical Services
Sam Salinas has worked in the behavioral health field since 2008, when she began her career as a social work student. Her early work focused on providing therapy services for adults in short-term and residential settings. While working at a State Supported Living Center, Sam was introduced to applied behavior analysis (ABA) and went on to earn her certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®).In 2018, Sam joined Action Behavior Centers (ABC) as the organization’s first Clinical Director and clinician in Houston, Texas. She was later promoted to become one of ABC’s first Regional Clinical Directors. She currently serves as Vice President of Clinical Services, where she oversees the development of clinical policies and leads specialty clinical initiatives, including Everest, Visiting BCBA, and Clinical Interviewing.Sam enjoys making new memories with her team and family. In her free time, she can often be found cooking, reading, or gardening.
What do you love the most about working at ABC?
The very best part of ABC is the people. Working at ABC means I have the opportunity to work with a diverse, kind, and talented group of individuals who champion each other for a shared purpose.
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
As our clinicians and technicians tirelessly teach new skills, I have the privilege of supporting them. The most rewarding days include developing helpful resources, consulting, connecting them to mentors, and being a listening ear.
What is your advice for a new clinician at Action Behavior?
Join ABC ready to build connections, learn during the least expected moments, and contribute to the success of others.
What is your favorite Action Behavior memory?
When I joined the team, ABC’s founders were preparing for their first expansion into a new city. A glance behind the scenes at the effort and thoughtfulness with family outreach, physician lunch and learns, and teammate hiring was humbling. I will always remember the first few weeks the center doors opened and we began serving children and families in Houston.
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