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Cassandra Martinez

CA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate MSW with extensive experience in clinical therapy, case management, and program development. Skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments, creating individualized treatment plans, and connecting clients with essential community resources to promote well-being.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatrict Social Worker

Department of Mental Health
Torrance, California
10.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans.
  • Provided crisis intervention and support during acute mental health episodes.
  • Advocated for client rights and facilitated access to essential resources.

Clinical Team Lead

Telecare Corp.
01.2023 - 10.2024
  • Conducted clinical assessments and provided therapy to a caseload of 20 clients.

Delivered consistent supervision, including support and feedback, to foster professional growth.

  • Established clear expectations for job standards and promotion within the team.
  • Facilitated clinical consultations within scope of practice to enhance service delivery.

Clinical Therapist

The Guidance Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Provide Clinical, Psychological, & Rehabilitative services to students & families in the Long Beach, Paramount, Compton School Districts. Oversee 25 case load, conduct intake, develop psycho-social treatment plan, & partner with other care providers.

Co-Founder & Director of Social Work

Searchlight Society
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • CoFounded Non-Profit organization with spouse focusing on assisting individuals that are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness in the high desert/Victorville area. Oversees team of 12 Case Managers, developed a rehabilitative program to assist at risk youth in the juvenile system. Partnered with local city government officials to expand organizations programs to assist with financial, medical, rehabilitative, psychological, & therapeutic services for both individuals & animals.

Children’s Social Worker II

Dept. of Child & Family Services
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Active emergency response social worker conducting investigations and partnering with local law enforcement & educational agencies. Assisted Continuing Services Department to conduct follow up assessments on children and assist parents with obtaining legal, financial, & rehabilitation services/resources.

Service Coordinator

San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Oversee 60 family caseload, develop IPP’s, research, locate, & connect families with various resources/services to improve clients way of life. Develop psycho-educational material to educate both families/care providers.

Education

Masters of Social Work -

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05-2020

Bachelors of Arts - Sociology

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05-2016

Skills

  • Bilingual-Spanish, Microsoft Office Suite, Training & Development, Program Design, etc References available upon request

Certification

  • -TIC: Trauma informed Care
  • -ACE’s; Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • -CANS: Child Adolescent Needs & Strengths
  • -CPI: Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • -CRT: Crisis Response Training/Team
  • -DVAT: Domestic Violence Advocate Training
  • -NXT STEPS: Homeless Youth Assessment Tool
  • -HEART: Human Trafficking

Timeline

Psychiatrict Social Worker

Department of Mental Health
10.2024 - Current

Clinical Team Lead

Telecare Corp.
01.2023 - 10.2024

Clinical Therapist

The Guidance Center
01.2021 - 01.2023

Children’s Social Worker II

Dept. of Child & Family Services
01.2019 - 01.2021

Co-Founder & Director of Social Work

Searchlight Society
01.2018 - 01.2023

Service Coordinator

San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center
01.2018 - 01.2018

Masters of Social Work -

California State University, Long Beach

Bachelors of Arts - Sociology

California State University, Fullerton
Cassandra Martinez