Marcia Buttlar
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
At St. Clair Hospital, I excelled as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist, leveraging my expertise in treatment planning and building rapport to significantly enhance patient well-being. Through innovative therapy sessions and evidence-based interventions, I achieved notable improvements in patient outcomes, mastering both crisis intervention and behavior modification.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist
St. Clair Hospital
03.1987 - Current
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA05.1987
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Crisis Intervention
- One-on-one sessions
- One-on-one support
- Documentation requirements
- Behavior Modification
- Progress assessments
Certification
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist
St. Clair Hospital
03.1987 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Therapy
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania