Laura Martinez
Greenfield,CA
Summary
Bilingual professional with extensive experience in client care within mental health and substance use disorder fields. Expertise in conducting psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning, while effectively collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to improve client outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Social Work Intern
Monterey County Behavioral Health
King City, California
01.2026 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling utilizing evidence-based interventions to enhance client outcomes.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and assist with treatment planning.
- Assisted clients and families in accessing behavioral health services and community resources.
- Conduct risk assessments and support crisis intervention when appropriate.
- Facilitate psychoeducational and mindfulness groups.
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Conducted individual therapy sessions with clients to identify and address issues related to mental health, substance abuse, and other areas of concern.
Prop 47 Outreach Specialist
Sun Street Centers
01.2019 - 03.2026
- Engaged potential clients exhibiting substance use or mental health disorders to facilitate access to necessary support
- Educated community members to raise awareness and combat stigma associated with behavioral health issues
- Collaborate closely with Monterey County Behavioral Health to coordinate client care and referrals
- Provide education to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding behavioral health
- Leveraged extensive knowledge of South Monterey County communities and local resource networks to enhance service linkages
- Developed comprehensive assessments to address clients' substance use needs
Behavioral Health Intern
Monterey County Behavioral Health
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Facilitated a client group focused on developing strategies to alleviate anxiety and stress through mindfulness exercises.
- Documented client progress using Avatar electronic health record (EHR) system, ensuring accurate and timely records.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to appointments, facilitating access to essential services and supporting their care plans.
- Partnered with Psychiatric Social Worker and Nurse Practitioner to develop tailored strategies for improving clients' mental well-being.
Instructional Aide
Soledad Unified School District
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Supported first grade students one-on-one, enhancing their learning and confidence.
- Supervised outside for recess and resolved an issue between students.
- Supervised outside for recess and resolved an issues between students.
- Assisted teachers with organizing files and grading papers to streamline classroom management.
- Provided translation support during parent-teacher conferences to facilitate communication.
Education
Master of Social Work program -
University Of Massachusetts Global
Aliso Viejo08-2026
Bachelors Degree - Collaborative Health and Human Services with a concentration in Social Work
California State University, Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA12-2018
Associate of Arts - Womens Studies
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA01-2016
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking
- Audit management
- Crisis management
- Supportive counseling
- Behavioral assessment
- Client education
- Referrals and networking
- Case records management
- Experience in managing and handling county and state audits
- Relapse prevention
- Psychosocial assessments
- Emergency response
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Client engagement
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Psychosocial evaluation
Certification
- Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor III through CADPT
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Psychiatric Social Work Intern
Monterey County Behavioral Health
01.2026 - Current
Prop 47 Outreach Specialist
Sun Street Centers
01.2019 - 03.2026
Behavioral Health Intern
Monterey County Behavioral Health
08.2017 - 12.2018
Instructional Aide
Soledad Unified School District
01.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Social Work program -
University Of Massachusetts Global
Bachelors Degree - Collaborative Health and Human Services with a concentration in Social Work
California State University, Monterey Bay
Associate of Arts - Womens Studies
Monterey Peninsula College