Ivey Plancher, LMHC
Coral Springs
Summary
Experienced and licensed mental health therapist dedicated to establishing strong and trustworthy connections with clients while advocating for their best interests. Deep understanding of mental health, inmate/patient care, and the importance of advocacy. Bring a respectful and compassionate approach to work. Decade-long background serving the community and working closely with individuals involved in felony mental health court. Dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to those in need.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Professional
Wellpath LLC
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct thorough assessments of inmates at the Main Jail to identify individualized treatment strategies.
- Provide targeted therapeutic interventions for inmates experiencing a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma-related issues, and substance abuse concerns.
- Manage caseloads efficiently by prioritizing based on inmates needs and availability of resources, ensuring timely intervention for all inmates.
- Improve inmate outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive mental health treatment plans.
- Enhance inmate experience through compassionate care and open communication during therapy sessions.
- Monitor inmates on suicide watch and psychiatric observation and identify potential risk for harm and/or increased psychotic behaviors and identify the appropriate protocol.
- Document inmate progress and keep detailed notes on each treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
Social Worker
HCA Healthcare Inc.
03.2020 - Current
- Maintain daily caseload of 14 patients.
- Assess 3-6 new admissions daily utilizing Meditech program software to identify patient mental status and needs while inpatient.
- Identify and/or formulate discharge plan for up to 14 patients daily and initiate referrals to community-based resources.
- Communicate with families to identify baseline. behaviors in preparation for utilization review.
- Facilitate treatment team meeting with multi-disciplinary team for all new admissions.
- Facilitate family therapy sessions between patients and caregivers to remediate conflict and ensure a safe discharge.
- Liaison between hospital and community-based agencies to maintain professional relationships.
Outpatient Therapist
Chrysalis Health
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Facilitated individual counseling sessions. for 14 clients.
- Utilized CBT interventions to improve and foster mental health.
- Assessed client needs and service availability.
- Collaborated with treatment team members and the family in the provision of services to meet the goals developed in the treatment plan.
- Documented service delivery including updating treatment goals and progress notes.
Care Coordination Supervisor
Archways, Inc
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Supervised team of 4 case managers and 2 peer specialist.
- Managed the referrals and assessed client appropriateness for programming.
- Assembled collateral information and extensive psychiatric history to complete the biopsychosocial assessment of referred persons committed to State Hospitalization or residing in the community.
- Formulated preliminary mental health diagnosis using DSM-V.
- Submitted request for prior authorizations to insurance providers.
- Attended treatment team meetings for committed individuals at the Florida State Hospital
- Coordinated hospital discharges and identified permanent housing for individuals.
Forensic Case Manager
Archways, Inc
10.2013 - 01.2017
- Monitored client progress and compliance of conditional release plan and provided monthly progress report to courts
- Formulated treatment goals, objectives and monitored progress towards goals
- Advocated for and coordinated treatment, psychiatric appointments and court orders
- Identified and linked to community resources
- Formulated court reports and attended hearings to advocate and/or report on client compliance
- Identified appropriate discharge plan for clients.
Administrative Assistant
One Source Talent
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Assembled reports on clientele for Office Director
- Assisted with various program operations such as: open call, client evaluations, documentation, and customer complaints
- Updated and oversaw client personal information in database
- Tracked and maintained agency inventory system
- Distributed incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail for entire agency
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- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
Community Support Worker
House Of Preparation, LLC
11.2011 - 10.2012
- Aided client in the community to allow client to function more safely by facilitating social and educational activities
- Completed daily reports on clients’ well-being, behavior, and progress
- Supported treatment team in identifying potential problems and crisis situations accurately
- Monitored client’s well being through home visitations and phone calls as needed
- Composed written and/or oral reports regarding clients’ daily activities and daily progress
- Connected client with community to address mental health and difficulties with substance abuse.
- Assisted in implementation of community support services in alignment with needs.
- Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
Case Manager
AMI-KIDS
04.2008 - 03.2010
- Offered comprehensive case management services: intake assessment, goal setting, weekly case plan development, progress monitoring, and advocacy
- Aided clients in their homes and the community to allow them to function more safely
- Facilitated social and educational activities
- Connected parents with needed and available community resources
- Created written reports regarding clients’ progress
- Facilitated treatment team meetings where developments of clients’ program goals were shared with counselors and other professionals
- Recognized potential crisis situations and handled them as appropriate.
Social Worker Intern
Broward Health
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Performed effective psychosocial interventions and counseling with individuals, groups and families
- Composed treatment team summaries
- Managed critical clinical issues
- Completed suicide safety assessments
- Collaborated with fast paced interdisciplinary team of physicians, RN’s, MHT’s and case managers.
- Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
Social Worker Intern
HCA Healthcare Inc.
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Initiated and facilitated comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments
- Formulated preliminary mental health diagnoses
- Facilitated daily inpatient and outpatient (IOP/PHP) process groups
- Developed treatment plan objectives and goals
- Performed effective psychosocial interventions and counseling with individuals, groups and families
- Performed discharge planning duties and linkage to community agencies
- Coordinated, planned, and managed services to meet patient treatment goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FLBachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Community-based resources
- Cultural Competency
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Mental Health Assessments
- Bilingual- Haitian Creole
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Risk Assessment
- DSM-V Knowledge
- Treatment Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Referrals and Networking
Accomplishments
- Licensure for LMHC - May 2023
- Crisis Prevention Interventions (CPI)
- BLS & CPR
- LOCUS trained
- SOAR Certification
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
- Knowledge of HIPPA protocols
Timeline
Mental Health Professional
Wellpath LLC
01.2024 - Current
Social Worker
HCA Healthcare Inc.
03.2020 - Current
Outpatient Therapist
Chrysalis Health
10.2019 - 03.2020
Social Worker Intern
Broward Health
05.2019 - 08.2019
Social Worker Intern
HCA Healthcare Inc.
08.2018 - 04.2019
Care Coordination Supervisor
Archways, Inc
01.2017 - 12.2019
Forensic Case Manager
Archways, Inc
10.2013 - 01.2017
Administrative Assistant
One Source Talent
09.2012 - 09.2013
Community Support Worker
House Of Preparation, LLC
11.2011 - 10.2012
Case Manager
AMI-KIDS
04.2008 - 03.2010
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida A&M University
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