Briana Martinez
Summary
Motivated and compassionate substance abuse counselor with a strong emphasis on teamwork. Seeking an opportunity to further develop professionally and contribute to the success of an organization. Dedicated to utilizing skills and expertise to make a positive impact in the lives of those struggling with addiction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Counselor
Stars Behavioral Health Group
07.2022 - Current
- Promotes and assists clients with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming andother activities
- Monitors client's attendance at assigned activities and maximizes client participation throughappropriate motivational techniques
- Conducts and assists both large and small activity groups and outings independently but under thesupervision of the Program Manager or his/her designee
- Encourages client's interaction and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients onappropriate behavior while acting as a role model.
- Accurately documents in writing each client'sattendance and response to activity and therapeutic groups or individual counseling in the individualmedical record
- Attends and actively participates in Treatment Team meetings
- Visually and audibly observes and reports on the client's physical and psychiatric conditions andreports significant changes to the Program Manager while documenting those observations in writingin the medical record.
- Implements the individualized Treatment Plan
- Maintains a safe and clean environment
- Demonstrates knowledge of nursing and safety policies utilizing Policy and Procedure manuals on theunit
- Participates in inservice education as required by State and facility regulations
- Effectively demonstrating the mission, vision, and values of the center on a daily basis.
Intern Counselor
Action Rehab
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Maintained and accurately managed more than 15 individual records each month
- Screened and assessed clients during the intake process while briefly orienting clients to the programand of their rights
- Developed regular and effective treatment plans for a caseload of more than 50 clients
- Documented progress notes for each contact with the client or information regarding the client's case
- Encouraged clients to become engaged and to actively participate in their treatment and recoveryefforts
- Effectively demonstrating the mission, vision, and values of the center on a daily basis
- Referring patients on an as-needed basis to other community services such as AA, NA and otheridentified support services.
Education
Associates Degree - Applied Behavioral Science/Substance Use Disorder
Intercoast College
03.2022
CPR and First Aid Certification -
Intercoast College
08.2015
Skills
- CPR Certified
- Group Teaching
- Recovery Support
- Coping Mechanisms
- Counseling Services
- Support Family Members
- Outpatient Procedures
- Crisis Communications
- HIPAA Requirements
- Documentation Abilities
- Case Notes
- Safety Assurance
- Mental Health Support
- Group Activities
Timeline
Recovery Counselor
Stars Behavioral Health Group
07.2022 - Current
Intern Counselor
Action Rehab
06.2013 - 12.2014
Associates Degree - Applied Behavioral Science/Substance Use Disorder
Intercoast College
CPR and First Aid Certification -
Intercoast College
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