Joseph Martinez
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Focused Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist trained in multiple modalities focused on marriage and family therapy. Helps couples and family groups work through trauma, dysfunction and individual disorders affecting mental health. Skilled in case management and assessments. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Private Practice
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted individual, couples, and family therapy sessions for clients with various mental health concerns utilizing modalities such as psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy
- Completed thorough assessments and treatment plans for each client, utilizing evidence based practices
- Maintained accurate and up to date client records and documentation, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with ethical and legal standards
- Works with individuals suffering from sexual addictions and couples experiencing betrayal trauma
- Demonstrated empathy, cultural sensitivity, and nonjudgmental attitudes towards clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Attended regular consultation and continuing education to enhance clinical skills and stay current with best practices in the field
- Provided EMDR and other trauma informed modalities for clients who have experienced various forms of trauma
Mental Health Clinician II
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Provides psychotherapeutic and case management services to underserved populations at risk of returning to homelessness due to untreated severe mental illness and substance use disorders through outreach and engagement Serving all of Los Angeles County
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members such as Department of Health Services, other county agencies, and private organizations to coordinate care and develop treatment goals
- Conducted outreach and education activities to increase awareness of mental health issues and available resources within the community
- Provided crisis intervention and support to clients experiencing acute mental health episodes to include evaluating for and writing WIC 5150 holds as an LPS designated clinician
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of client progress and treatment plans
- Participated in ongoing professional development and training to enhance clinical skills and knowledge to include assisting with professional development of unlicensed clinicians
- Consistently sought out training opportunities for professional development
- Mentored pre-licensed staff
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Anderson Marriage and Family Therapy
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Received training for treating sexual addictions under the supervision of a certified sex addiction therapist
- Provided therapy for individuals, couples, and families
- Co-facilitated groups for men in recovery from sexual addictions
- Attended regular supervision and training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge
- Completed required hours for the Board of Behavioral Sciences
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
LaVie Counseling Center
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Provided counseling services to individuals, couples, and families under the supervision of a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records and progress notes
- Participated in ongoing training and supervision to enhance counseling skills and knowledge of ethical practices
- Demonstrated empathy, cultural sensitivity, and nonjudgmental attitudes towards clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Participated in professional development to develop skills needed for private practice
- Trained in psychodynamic modality
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
United States Army
10.2004 - 06.2014
- Performed routine procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and blood draws
- Collaborated with people of different cultures around the world
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records
- Responded to medical emergencies and provided immediate care
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to ethical standards in patient care
- Was placed in various leadership roles throughout military career and managed employees to include military personnel and civilians
- Managed and maintained millions of dollars worth of equipment without loss or damage
- Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Mentored and trained junior Soldiers
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
Azusa Pacific University
07-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California Sate University, Dominguez Hills
06-2017
Skills
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Certified)
- Crisis Intervention (LPS designated)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Cultural Diversity
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Electronic and paper documentation
- Prepare and Enrich Pre-Marital facilitator
- Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1 Certified
- Sexual Addiction
- Teaching adult learners
Affiliations
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) 2018-present
Certification
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies December 2023
Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through The Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing EMDR Institute May 2021
Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1 The Gottman institute February 2018
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Graduate School in Psychology. Invited to talk for a career resource course at California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA, 2018
EFFECTS OF ONLINE VERSUS FACE-TO-FACE INSTRUCTION ON LEARNING, Robert L. Randall, Joseph Martinez, Claudia Ramos & Zuleyka Santiago (Pasadena City College) presented at the annual WPA meeting in Long Beach (CA), 2016
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2016-2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinical Instructor, North-West College, Glendale Career College
- Provide instruction for introductory and advanced nursing skills
- Established and maintained relationships between students and clinical site leadership
- Mentored students entering and/or continuing in the medical field
- Responsible for ensuring delivery of safe and effective nursing care from students
- Supervising and assisting with nursing interventions and medications
- Ensuring compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Assisted in clinical skills competency assessments in the classroom
02/2021-8/2021 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor, Los Angeles Career College
- Instructor for accelerated 3 week CNA course
- 40 hours per week online instruction for approximately 20 students per cycle
- Instructs students on skills tested for state competency exam in person on campus
- Utilizes real world experience to bring material to life
- Positive reviews from students
- Creates a safe and warm atmosphere for students
Timeline
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Private Practice
10.2023 - Current
Mental Health Clinician II
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
02.2023 - 10.2024
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Anderson Marriage and Family Therapy
09.2019 - 10.2022
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
LaVie Counseling Center
06.2018 - 09.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse
United States Army
10.2004 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California Sate University, Dominguez Hills
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies December 2023
Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through The Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing EMDR Institute May 2021
Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1 The Gottman institute February 2018
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