Marchita West
Napoleonville,LA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with extensive experience in behavioral health, recreational therapy, and discharge planning. Seeking a Behavior Tech Supervisor role to leverage my leadership skills, clinical expertise, and passion for enhancing patient care. Proven ability to supervise staff, develop individualized care plans, and foster a supportive environment for both clients and team members.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Therapist
Ochsner St. Mary
02.2019 - Current
- Develop and implement individualized recreational therapy plans for patients, focusing on promoting emotional and psychological well-being.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess patient needs and design holistic treatment plans.
- Lead group therapy sessions, using recreational activities to improve social interaction, cognitive skills, and overall quality of life.
Discharge Planner
Ochsner St. Mary
02.2019 - Current
- Communicated with referral providers about new referrals and verified receipt of necessary information prior to arrivals.
- Worked with utilization review to establish prior authorization for timely discharges.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and contacted family with travel information.
- Solved problems related to abrupt changes in discharge, coordinated updates and communicated discharge plans.
Mental Health Technician
Compass Behavioral Center of Houma
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation And Leisure Studies
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05-2016
Skills
- Behavioral Health Management
- Patient Care & Support
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Discharge Planning & Coordination
Timeline
Recreation Therapist
Ochsner St. Mary
02.2019 - Current
Discharge Planner
Ochsner St. Mary
02.2019 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Compass Behavioral Center of Houma
10.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation And Leisure Studies
Southern University And A&M College
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