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Amber Martinez

Denver,CO

Summary

Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crisis Interventionist

Colorado Crisis Services
05.2015 - Current
  • Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
  • Documented risk to each client and context of concerns.
  • Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
  • Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
  • Evaluated risk to clients or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
  • Conversed with individuals in crisis who called or texted hotline for assistance.

Owner/Operator

Voodoo Dolls A Go-Go
03.2010 - 03.2023
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses, and attract new customers.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues

Victim's Adcovate

Denver Health Works
07.2019 - 01.2023
  • Developed safety plans to meet victims' assessment of need.
  • Accompanied clients to court to clarify processes and procedures.
  • Supported victims, family members and witnesses through law enforcement, healthcare and social services.
  • Liaised with members of justice system on behalf of client.
  • Constructed referral list of agencies and community resources for victims' to provide aftercare services.
  • Collected statistical data and updated documentation to maintain client records.
  • Established treatment plans with short- and long-term goals.
  • Coordinated individual and group counseling to meet victim service standards.

Office Assistant

A La Carte Gifts And Baskets
11.2014 - 12.2022

Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.

  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling arange of routine and special requirements.
  • Supported staff on special assignments.
  • Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments

Education

Master of Arts - Art Therapy

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Metro State University
Denver, CO
05.2015

Vocational Certificate - Medical Coding And Billing

Concorde Career Institute
Denver, CO
05.2003

High School Diploma -

Overland High School
Aurora, CO
05.1996

Skills

  • People and Culture
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Approachable and Outgoing
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Mission and Vision
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Microsoft Applications
  • Time Management
  • Data Recording
  • Problem-Solving
  • Client Service
  • Documentation Skills
  • Psychological Evaluations
  • Crisis Intervention Training
  • Risk Evaluation
  • Active Listener

Certification

  • Licensed Crisis Interventionist - 2016-Present
  • Licensed Art Therapist - 2023
  • Licensed General Therapist - 2023

Timeline

Victim's Adcovate

Denver Health Works
07.2019 - 01.2023

Crisis Interventionist

Colorado Crisis Services
05.2015 - Current

Office Assistant

A La Carte Gifts And Baskets
11.2014 - 12.2022

Owner/Operator

Voodoo Dolls A Go-Go
03.2010 - 03.2023

Master of Arts - Art Therapy

Colorado State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Metro State University

Vocational Certificate - Medical Coding And Billing

Concorde Career Institute

High School Diploma -

Overland High School
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