Nancy Fernandez Martinez
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Behavioral health counselor supporting clients through mental health and substance use challenges with bilingual counseling, group facilitation, and crisis response. Conducts assessments, builds treatment plans, documents progress clearly, and partners with community providers to coordinate referrals, support recovery goals, and strengthen safety.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
DWI Substance Use Counselor/Group Facilitator
EL FUTURO INC,
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitated group sessions on mental health and substance use
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups that focused on topics such as communication skills, anger management, coping strategies, stress reduction, and goal setting.
- Facilitated coping skills, communication, and emotional regulation activities during sessions.
- Motivated clients to participate actively in their own recovery process by setting achievable objectives.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
- Applied behavior modification techniques to support healthier coping patterns.
- Delivered bilingual counseling services for Latino community clients
- Coordinated referrals with community providers and support agencies.
- Maintained accurate client documentation, assessments, and progress notes.
Mental Health Counselor/Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor
Community Care Center
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to diagnose mental health disorders and develop treatment plans.
- Developed treatment plans aligned with outpatient mental health services.
- Provided individual and group counseling to clients struggling with mental health issues.
- Assisted in crisis intervention to provide immediate support for clients in distress.
- Monitored client safety by assessing risk factors associated with suicide or self-harm behaviors.
- Acted as client advocate, coordinating required services and resolving emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Connected clients with appropriate external resources to enhance support services.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work/Addiction Recovery
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work/ Criminology
Meredith College
Raleigh, NC05-2022
Associate of Science - in Criminal Justice Technology
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC05-2019
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Treatment planning
- Crisis intervention
- Substance abuse counseling
- Group facilitation
- Case coordination
- Community outreach
- Client advocacy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Recovery support services
- Dual diagnosis expertise
- Psychoeducation
- Suicide prevention
- Extensive DSM-iV knowledge
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker A
Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist A
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
DWI Substance Use Counselor/Group Facilitator
EL FUTURO INC,
01.2024 - Current
Mental Health Counselor/Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor
Community Care Center
09.2023 - Current
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work/Addiction Recovery
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work/ Criminology
Meredith College
Associate of Science - in Criminal Justice Technology
Durham Technical Community College