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Jazmine Martinez

Othello,WA

Summary

Adept Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a proven track record at Mindful Therapy Group, specializing in eating disorder treatment and fostering self-esteem. Leveraged Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to achieve significant patient progress, while also excelling in crisis intervention and family therapy. Demonstrates exceptional empathy and strategic planning in enhancing mental health across diverse populations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Mindful Therapy Group
Othello, WA
01.2025 - Current
  • Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
  • Prepared and maintained required treatment records and reports.
  • Diagnosed and formulated treatment goals for patients utilizing current DSM.

Behavioral Health Counselor

Columbia Basin Health Association
Othello, WA
05.2024 - 01.2025
  • Actively listened to patients' stories without judgment while providing empathy and understanding.
  • Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for clients based on assessment of their needs.
  • Developed crisis intervention plans to respond to emergency situations.

School Based Liaison

Columbia Basin Health Association
Othello, WA
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Manages and supports community relationships between CBHA and 4 different school districts; Othello, Royal City, Mattawa, and North Franklin
  • Collaborates with stakeholders to develop action plans for future School Based Counseling program expansion
  • Educate patients and families on mental health

Child Protective Services Investigator

Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Wenatchee, WA
07.2022 - 11.2023
  • Worked with families to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children
  • Assessed children for abuse and neglect through the use of forensic interviews
  • Engaged with parents to provide support and refer them to services such as substance use treatment and mental health assessments
  • Assisted Law Enforcement Officers with the removals of children when taken into protective custody and testified in following court proceedings

Child Protective Services After Hours SW

Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Colfax, WA
01.2019 - 07.2022
  • Responded to emergency after hour phone calls to assist Law Enforcement Officers requiring social work assistance
  • Completed home walkthroughs and welfare checks to assess homes for environmental safety

Education

Masters of Social Work -

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
07.2022

Post-Bachelors Research -

Washington State University
Pullman, WA
12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Sociology

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
07.2018

Skills

  • Self-esteem building
  • Eating disorder treatment
  • Family therapy
  • Sexual assault counseling
  • Depression treatment
  • Relationship counseling

Training

  • Sexual Abuse Awareness, 08/01/23
  • Child Forensic Interviewing, 11/01/22
  • Regional Court Training, 09/01/21
  • Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth, 07/01/21
  • Domestic Violence Support, 08/01/21
  • Suicide/Homicide Assessment, 09/01/20

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Spanish, Listening & Reading

Research

  • The Influence of Power on the Detection of Real vs. Fake Smiles, Poster session, Western Psychological Association, Portland, OR
  • The Self Efficacy Beliefs of Eight University Accepted Hispanic Males, PowerPoint session, National Social Science Association, San Antonio, TX

Timeline

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Mindful Therapy Group
01.2025 - Current

Behavioral Health Counselor

Columbia Basin Health Association
05.2024 - 01.2025

School Based Liaison

Columbia Basin Health Association
11.2023 - 05.2024

Child Protective Services Investigator

Department of Children, Youth, and Families
07.2022 - 11.2023

Child Protective Services After Hours SW

Department of Children, Youth, and Families
01.2019 - 07.2022

Masters of Social Work -

Eastern Washington University

Post-Bachelors Research -

Washington State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Sociology

Central Washington University
Jazmine Martinez