Martha Bailey
Lubec,ME
Summary
I am bilingual in Spanish/English and have earned a Masters of Science in Addiction Professional Counseling from an accredited university. I am licensed in Addiction Counseling LASAC # 15414 and currently under supervision on the road to earning my LISAC by August 2024. I have earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and currently working on my second Masters of Education set to graduate at the start of 2025. I currently hold a Clinician II position for Horizon Health and Wellness providing therapy for over 70 clients. I am trained in the field of clinical trauma. I currently hold a weekend position as a contracted therapist facilitating domestic violence and substance abuse groups for Yavapai Behavioral Services -probation as needed. I currently work for Arizona Western College as adjunct professor of Healthcare programs. I have extensive experience providing therapy for children and adults alike. I have a passion for serving those individuals affected by the addiction epidemic to include furthering my education surrounding said disciplines. I am dedicated to supporting patients in understanding emotional issues beneath substance abuse and mental health.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor of Healthcare Programs
Arizona Western College Yuma Arizona
Yuma, AZ
12.2023 - Current
- Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
- Provided constructive feedback on student assignments to promote student success.
- Developed and implemented course syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
- Evaluated student performance using appropriate assessment techniques and provided timely feedback.
- Mentored students in the development of their research skills and critical thinking abilities.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Integrated technology into the classroom environment to enhance instruction and facilitate communication with students.
- Participated in departmental meetings to discuss teaching strategies and professional development opportunities.
- Created online resources for use by both faculty and students to supplement traditional face-to-face instruction.
Licensed Addiction Therapist
Art of Intelligent Minds
Yuma, AZ
12.2023 - Current
- Facilitated weekly group therapy sessions focused on relapse prevention strategies.
- Monitored progress of patients in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction.
- Provided substance abuse education and counseling to individuals, groups, and families.
- Conducted assessments of client's mental health needs and risks related to substance use.
- Educated patients about healthy lifestyle choices that can help them manage their addiction symptoms.
- Utilized evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy to treat addiction behaviors.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all clinical activities within the electronic health record system.
- Attended continuing education classes and workshops related to substance abuse disorders and treatment methods.
- Advised family members on how they can provide emotional support during the recovery process of an addicted loved one.
- Developed intervention strategies tailored specifically for each client based on identified strengths, weaknesses, goals, values, and motivations.
- Maintained clinical documentation for each case with detailed and timely updates.
- Delivered expert therapeutic support to patients dealing with substance abuse, addiction and mental health issues.
Licensed Clinician II BHP
Horizon Health and Wellness
Casa Grande, AZ
03.2022 - Current
- Determined most appropriate treatment plan and implemented course of action.
- Assessed patient symptoms, histories, current concerns and responses to questions in order to develop clear picture of current mental health.
- Educated patients on symptoms, root issues and appropriate treatment expectations.
- Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Monitored patients with acute conditions for changes, improvements or need for intervention.
- Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
- Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
Addiction Therapist
Yavapai Behavioral Services
Prescott Valley, Arizona
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Delivered expert therapeutic support to patients dealing with substance abuse, addiction and mental health issues.
- Helped clients transcend addiction and rebuild lives by empowering each with knowledge and skills.
- Collaborated with team members to monitor treatment progress and improve individual clients' plans.
- Maintained clinical documentation for each case with detailed and timely updates.
- Partnered with clients to inspire and help maintain positive life changes.
- Assisted management with designing and implementing program of individual and group therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with patients to establish post-treatment strategies for sobriety.
- Completed progress notes and other pertinent paperwork in compliance with state regulations.
- Assessed and evaluated new clients and maintained contact with legal authorities regarding court-mandated treatment cases.
- Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Developed and facilitated relapse prevention programs.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
- Gathered and assessed data regarding program activities to help with effective decision making.
Clinical Trauma/Addiction Therapist
The Healing Journey
Yuma, AZ
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Accredited Cert: Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT)
- Trauma Debriefing Facilitator
- CCTS-I
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
- Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for patients diagnosed with various conditions.
- Provided in-depth counseling for clients going through trauma or past childhood trauma issues and created plans for coping.
- Provided wide variety of individual, group and familial counseling intervention strategies using Cognitive processing therapy, person centered approach and prolong exposure therapy methodologies to assist patients.
- Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
- Introduced new departmental policies and oriented staff to facilitate adoption of changes.
- Relayed feedback on clinical settings' effectiveness in enabling students reach course and program goals.
- Determined most appropriate treatment plan and implemented course of action.
- Assessed patient symptoms, histories, current concerns and responses to questions in order to develop clear picture of current mental health.
- Improved research-based approaches through participation in research and evidence-based clinical audits.
- Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
Clinical Coordinator Counselor/Crisis Counselor
Child and Family Support Services
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
- Coordinated resources from diverse providers for intervention plans.
- Managed all logistics for abuse and neglect cases from start to finish.
- Reviewed effectiveness of treatment for individual and family situations.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families.
- Assisted patients in receiving high-quality, appropriate care with best possible results.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans focusing on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.
- Created and reviewed reports to determine effectiveness of counseling program and make improvements.
- Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Conducted comprehensive initial in-home psychosocial assessments prior to first wraparound meetings.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for patients diagnosed with various conditions.
- Directed emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Established developmentally-appropriate support groups and activities for elementary-aged students.
- Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.
- Performed counseling interventions to address issues through conflict resolution and situational adjustment to depression, anxiety, and physical or substance abuse.
- Gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
- Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
Intensive Outpatient Program Facilitator
Child and Family Support Services
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Used distance learning technology to meet performance objectives.
- Created environment focused on meeting learning targets, developing skills and stimulating students' interests.
- Modeled positive attitudes and choices for program participants to improve behaviors.
- Observed video conferencing to check quality and effectiveness of instruction being provided.
- Designed curriculum and oversaw lesson planning to meet instructional goals.
- Developed and enhanced departmental and program learning objectives and instructional learning tools.
- Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Worked closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to client needs.
- Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
- Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
- Conducted chemical dependency program orientation sessions
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
Education
Masters of Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2025
Master of Science - Addiction Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Phoenix Arizona2019
Skills
- Bilingual Spanish Speaking/Reading
- Windows
- Excel
- Word
- Chrome
- Advanced CFT Facilitator
- Interpersonal oral and written communication skills
- Bloodborne Pathogen's
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Treatment plans
- Clinical Documentation expertise
- Patient advising
- Quality assurance controls
- Emotional awareness
- De-Escalation Skills
- Crisis Prevention
- Suicide Prevention
- Scholarly Research
- Individual/Group therapy
- Client evaluation
- Crisis management
- Meeting facilitation
- MS Office
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Tracking client progress
- Family therapy aptitude
- Extensive DSM-IV knowledge
- Dissociative disorders competency
- Client goal planning
- Therapeutic expertise
- Clinical Documentation
- Group therapy coordination
- Treatment planning
- Staff supervision
References
REFERENCES:
Wendy Hanson 480-326-0682 Art of Intellengent Minds
Wendy Magarrell, MA, Yavapai Behavioral Services #(928) 277-1202
yavapaibehavioralservices@gmail.com
Timeline
Adjunct Professor of Healthcare Programs
Arizona Western College Yuma Arizona
12.2023 - Current
Licensed Addiction Therapist
Art of Intelligent Minds
12.2023 - Current
Licensed Clinician II BHP
Horizon Health and Wellness
03.2022 - Current
Clinical Trauma/Addiction Therapist
The Healing Journey
03.2021 - 03.2022
Addiction Therapist
Yavapai Behavioral Services
01.2021 - 01.2024
Clinical Coordinator Counselor/Crisis Counselor
Child and Family Support Services
01.2020 - 03.2021
Intensive Outpatient Program Facilitator
Child and Family Support Services
01.2020 - 03.2021
Masters of Education
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Addiction Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
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