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Michelle Martin

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Dedicated social work professional with over 8 years of experience specializing in crisis management, substance abuse treatment and behavioral health services. Expertise in navigating involuntary treatment procedures and legal processes in Arizona. Collaborative approach with multidisciplinary teams drives the delivery of high-quality care, enhancing patient outcomes and strengthening community support systems.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

LMSW Psychiatric Liaison

Valleywise Health
Mesa, AZ
01.2021 - Current
  • Performs psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, treatment plans, psychotherapy, and discharge planning for geriatrics, adults, and adolescents.
  • Collaborates with outpatient teams, verifies benefits/access to services and performs utilization review as needed.
  • Coordinates all aspects of court ordered processes compliant with A.R.S. Title 36.

Crisis Therapist

Connections AZ
Phoenix, AZ
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Provided immediate emotional support and stabilization to individuals experiencing acute mental health crisis and made appropriate referrals for ongoing treatment.
  • Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
  • Possessed comprehensive knowledge of the Title 36 Involuntary Commitment process.

Mental Health Therapist

QUAIL RUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
PHOENIX, AZ
05.2018 - 02.2020
  • Coordinated care and provided therapeutic treatment for geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients in an inpatient setting.
  • Provided quality assessments and treatment plans to meet patient needs and established continuity of care after discharge.
  • Conducted individual, group and family therapy using evidence-based intervention strategies.

Education

Masters of Social Work -

Arizona State University
01-2018

Bachelor of Science - Education & Human Sciences

University of Nebraska
01-2014

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Addiction Treatment
  • Knowledge of ARS Title 36
  • Experience with dual diagnosis
  • Familiarity with AHCCCS
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration

References

Sylvia Green, LCSW- Dedicated Dragonfly Therapy LLC 602-677-9497

Adrian Hofmeister, LMSW- Valleywise Health 814-282-5853

Nicholas Baldwin, DO- Gila River Health Care Behavioral Health 602-528-1200

Additional Information

  • Licensed Master of Social Work, LMSW-17957
  • CPR and First Aid Certified
  • Arizona Fingerprint Clearance

Timeline

LMSW Psychiatric Liaison

Valleywise Health
01.2021 - Current

Crisis Therapist

Connections AZ
02.2020 - 01.2021

Mental Health Therapist

QUAIL RUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
05.2018 - 02.2020

Masters of Social Work -

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science - Education & Human Sciences

University of Nebraska

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