Paola Martinez
Adelanto,CA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
MFT Trainee
LGBTQ Center Orange County
Santa Ana, California
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted client assessments to identify mental health needs and treatment goals.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and shared experiences.
- Collaborated with community resources for referrals and services for clients in need of additional support or resources.
- Engaged in continuing education activities related to current trends in psychotherapy practice.
- Engaged in regular supervision meetings to discuss case management and strategies.
- Maintained confidentiality and ethical standards in all client interactions and documentation.
- Administered psychological tests to diagnose mental health disorders and assess cognitive functioning levels.
- Maintained accurate records of client sessions, diagnoses, treatments, outcomes, and progress notes in accordance with agency policies.
Behavior Therapist
Behavioral Autism Therapies
Victorville, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based interventions such as Applied Behavior Analysis in order to modify behaviors.
- Developed behavioral plans for clients based on assessment results and established goals.
- Monitored client progress through data collection and analysis.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, teachers, and parents to ensure effective treatment plans were implemented.
- Maintained accurate records of session notes and client progress reports in accordance with state regulations.
- Facilitated parent trainings to teach behavioral management techniques that can be used both inside and outside of the therapeutic setting.
- Adhered to ethical standards set by governing bodies such as the American Psychological Association.
- Ensured a safe environment was maintained during sessions by monitoring the interactions between clients closely.
Assistant Manager
Yoshi Sushi
Victorville, CA
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
Health Coach
San Antonio Regional Hospital
Ontario, CA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with public relations team to organize and promote education programs and special events.
- Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits.
- Supported implementation of patient health plans, weight loss programs, and personalized fitness and exercise programs.
- Provided comprehensive, empowering, and professional nutrition and fitness coaching programs so members remain motivated to attain personal health and fitness goals.
- Coached dozens of clients by developing health goals and action plans.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
National University
La Jolla, CA12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA05.2023
Skills
- Evidence-Based Therapeutic Approaches
- Individualized treatment planning
- Parent/Client collaboration
- Health and Wellness Management
- Advertising
- Supply Chain Management
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Certified
- BLS Certified
Education and Training
LGBTQ- Affirmative CBT
Languages
- English
- Spanish
References
Jennifer Lopez
(760) 680-7037
Yanel Bueno
(714) 673-8336
Kel Mathews
(972) 880-1825
Timeline
MFT Trainee
LGBTQ Center Orange County
03.2025 - Current
Behavior Therapist
Behavioral Autism Therapies
06.2023 - Current
Health Coach
San Antonio Regional Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Manager
Yoshi Sushi
03.2021 - 12.2023
Master of Arts - Counseling
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - San Bernardino