Marsha Crutchfield
Missouri City,Texas
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor with 18 years of experience, seeking an opportunity to further utilize therapeutic knowledge and skills in the Stafford City community area within the Behavioral Health service line. Offering excellent communication and good judgment with a polished, professional, and personable demeanor. Organized and dependable team contributor successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Compassionate and caring individual, able to cultivate and establish trusting relationships.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Legacy Community Health
05.2012 - Current
- Provide individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults within Fifth-Ward and Alief Community
- Serving as member of Provider’s Advisory Group (PAG) to promote quality patient care, while balancing efficient operations, and execution of agency’s valued-based Patient Care model
- Serving as Super User to support staff in the transition of agency's Electronic Medical Records System
- Participate in training newly hired therapist prior to and since start of Onboarding Champion Initiative
- Collaborate with Alief ISD administration and staff from surrounding schools to link students with LCH service lines
- Assisted in hiring process via reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates applying for my therapy position at LFL clinic prior to transitioning to LBS
- Conducted Patient Appreciation Initiative by providing display of treats to patients for purpose of retaining clientele as LFL clinic transitioned to new location site
- Led bi-weekly ADHD group for male patients ages 6 to 9 years old
- Presenter for BH Monthly Education Meeting on Anxiety Disorders
Small Group Director
Elevate People
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Oversaw small group program of up to 10 small groups located across city of Houston and determined course of action for expanding ministry within the church
- Provided support to small group leaders, assisted in recruiting and training leaders, and supporting healthy operation of groups
- Publicized availability of groups and encouraged church-wide involvement
- Identified curriculum resources for groups and provided direct, hands on, support where necessary and feasible for small groups in special need.
LPHA
Harris Center For Mental Health And IDD
06.2011 - 05.2012
- Provided individual, group and family therapy to adolescent males in Juvenile Justice System
- Assisted patients and families in developing treatment plan goals and implement behavioral and cognitive behavioral interventions to achieve goals listed
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and juvenile probation officers to implement patient-centered interventions and refer to other probation programs
- Facilitated group therapy on topics such as grief and loss, better decision making, social skills, communication skills, building self-esteem, and improving family relationships
- Received score of 3.5 out of 4.0 on Annual Employee Evaluation for demonstrating excellent teamwork, great organizational skills, superb time management, and meeting monthly client contact quotas.
Clinical Team Leader
Harris Center For Mental Health And IDD
03.2008 - 06.2011
- Oversaw clinical functions of team of caseworkers to ensure alignment with legal and ethical policies, corroborate with their professional development, and ensure maintenance of program procedures
- Evaluated work performance of staff and presented employee commendations and achievement awards for superb performance and institute written disciplinary actions for substandard performance
- Created training manual and community resource binder for caseworkers to utilize to enhance specific job knowledge and link patients to community resources
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new caseworkers
- Performed administrative duties as assigned by Clinic Director in their absence
- Awarded "Super Clinical Team Leader" in 2009 and 2010 and received several Employee Commendations for demonstrating excellent teamwork, superb leadership skills, and contributing to growth of staff's personal and professional development
LPC Intern / LPC
DAPA
08.2004 - 03.2008
- Managed caseload of 10 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders in PHP setting
- Responsible for assessing, planning and implementing therapeutic interventions for assigned caseload
- Presented cases in clinical staffing for intervention strategies
- Became increasingly familiar with drug culture and how to provide effective therapy and treatment to adult population
- Utilized Stages of Change and Stages of Recovery theories when conducting psychotherapy to enhance client motivation and aid through process of change
Education
Master of Science - Educational Psychology
Baylor University
Waco, TX05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Baylor University
Waco, TX08.2000
Skills
- Seasoned in DSM-5 diagnoses
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- TF-Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Mentalization-Based Therapy
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Administration and Reporting
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Training and Mentoring
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor (LPC-S), License# 60623
Leadership & Achievements
- Advocated implementation of Provider Template Reduction Initiative and Continuing Education Certification Stipend Initiative.
- Operated as a Super User by proactively engaging and answering questions of End Users and troubleshooting and reporting issues.
- Promotion from Small Group member to Small Group Leader at Elevate People.
- Promotion from Small Group Leader to Small Group Director at Elevate People.
- Conducted leadership training for seasoned and newly-recruited Small Group Leaders.
- Provided encouragement to small group leaders to surpass goals by aiding them in finding unique ways to promote their natural talents.
- Coordinating and executing team-building and end of the semester Small Group Leaders appreciation events.
- Recipient of consistent positive feedback that supervisors feel minimal amount of supervision is needed to fulfill responsibilities and competency is thoroughly demonstrated.
- Prior to Onboarding Champion Initiative, reviewed therapy interns and newly hired therapist evaluations and progress notes and offered case consultation for ongoing cases.
- Volunteered in team building efforts at clinic for birthday celebrations and farewell parties.
- Member of Texas Counseling Association (TCA).
Timeline
Small Group Director
Elevate People
09.2015 - 03.2020
Therapist
Legacy Community Health
05.2012 - Current
LPHA
Harris Center For Mental Health And IDD
06.2011 - 05.2012
Clinical Team Leader
Harris Center For Mental Health And IDD
03.2008 - 06.2011
LPC Intern / LPC
DAPA
08.2004 - 03.2008
Master of Science - Educational Psychology
Baylor University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Baylor University
Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor (LPC-S), License# 60623
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