Louis Martin
Maple Heights,OH
Summary
Dynamic self-starting professional, who possesses excellent people skills, as well as being a team player with a proven track record of success, passion and dedication to bettering the lives of others. Consistently meets and exceeds all objectives. Strong decision-making skills, along with written and oral communications skills with a capacity to grasp technical details.
Caring Behavioral Therapist with 8 years of experience helping clients with social and emotional issues develop techniques to deal with daily challenges. Expert at teaching others to tackle problems constructively through behavior modification. Flexible clinician comfortable administering individual or group therapy sessions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapeutic Program Worker
Warrensville Developmental Center
01.2022 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention support during emergencies, managing situations effectively while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Promoted positive behavior change through the implementation of evidence-based interventions and strategies.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information adhering to HIPAA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Monitored patient progress closely, adjusting treatment strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Evaluated effectiveness of implemented therapeutic approaches recommending changes when necessary.
- Improved patient engagement in therapy sessions by incorporating relevant activities and materials tailored to their interests.
- Assisted clients with daily living skills such as grooming hygiene meal preparation promoting selfsufficiency.
TWL Residential Care Supervisor
Warrensville Developmental Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
Treatment Specialist
New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Conducts an in-person greeting, welcome and orientation to the service
- Individual substance abuse counseling and crisis intervention
- Assist clinician with treatment plan for client
- Communicate and facilitator over various groups, including, IOP, NIOP and H.E.A.T
- Assessments, transfers and discharges
- Provides concierge service to assist clients with learning the necessary steps to Sobriety
- Assembles and maintains client medical records and other documents related to client care
- Assists with administration duties
- EMR trained
Barber
Barber| P & R Babershop
01.2006 - 08.2021
- Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves
- Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments
GROUP FACILITATOR/COUNSELOR
Moore Counseling Services
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Conducts an in-person greeting, welcome and orientation to the service
- Individual substance abuse counseling and crisis intervention
- Assist clinician with treatment plan for client
- Communicate and facilitator over various groups, including, IOP, NIOP and H.E.A.T
- Assessments, transfers and discharges
- Provides concierge service to assist clients with learning the necessary steps to Sobriety
- Assembles and maintains client medical records and other documents related to client care
- Assists with administration duties
- EMR trained
Education
Associate - Human Services/Social Work
Cuyahoga Community College District
Cleveland, OH12.2020
High School - undefined
SHAW HIGH SCHOOL
01.1993
Skills
- Emotional regulation
- Documentation
- Social skills training
- Self-care promotion
- Therapeutic communication
- Music therapy
- Behavioral Health
- Patient documentation
- Client confidentiality
- Crisis intervention
- Behavior modification
- Building rapport
- Documentation requirements
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Certified H.E.A.T. facilitator - Present
- HEAT is specialized program for African American males18 years of age to35. The program is not only addressing Alcohol and other Drugs but the life style as well. This program is a three part dynamic centered around Self, Family, and community.
- First Aid CPR AED - February2017 to February2019
- Certified Ohio Peer Recovery Support Thru Ohio MHAS2018 - July2018 to July2022
- Ohio License Barber - December2006 to August2020
- Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant - August2016 to March2019
Additional Information
- Skills
- MS Word, Excel; Outlook; PowerPoint. Proficient with medical terminology.
Timeline
TWL Residential Care Supervisor
Warrensville Developmental Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Therapeutic Program Worker
Warrensville Developmental Center
01.2022 - Current
Treatment Specialist
New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2022
GROUP FACILITATOR/COUNSELOR
Moore Counseling Services
01.2016 - 10.2019
Barber
Barber| P & R Babershop
01.2006 - 08.2021
High School - undefined
SHAW HIGH SCHOOL
Associate - Human Services/Social Work
Cuyahoga Community College District