Raquel Martinez
Glendale,CA
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
Heredia Therapy Group
06.2020 - Current
- Completed one-on-one counseling with clients age 12 to 60 years old suffering from mental health disorders.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic evidence-based treatment modalities and interventions that are tailored to the clients needs.
- Focused areas of practice included developmental disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, domestic violence, anger management and parenting issues.
Veteran Affairs Hud-Vash Case Manger
Carlos Lopez & Associates
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
Lead Resident Services Coordinator
TELACU Residential Management
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.
- Collaborated with residential team to maximize effective and efficient operations.
- Helped develop and implement programs to foster community growth and development.
Behavioral Health Social Worker
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Responsible for performing psychosocial services including: assessment, crisis intervention, care coordination, and abuse reporting.
- Coordinated discharge care needs under the general direction of the physician, in conjunction with the treatment team.
- Provided clinical support to other staff as needed.
- Led process and education groups.
Veteran Affairs Assistant
California State University Northridge
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Assisted Veterans with problems of school adjustment, attendance, and programs in order to eliminate the obstacles of transition.
- Answered questions via email, phone, and in person regarding Veteran admission, VA benefits, and certification of classes under VA regulations.
Veteran Affairs Assitant
Sothwestern Community College
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisted Veterans with problems of school adjustment, attendance, and programs in order to eliminate the obstacles of transition.
- Answered questions via email, phone, and in person regarding Veteran admission, VA benefits, and certification of classes under VA regulations.
E-4 Corporal /Marksmanship Instructor
United States Marine Corps
07.2009 - 09.2013
- Instructed personnel in various phases of the Marine Corps Marksmanship Program on live ranges with small arms during official weapons qualification and re-qualification.
- Instructed shooting courses covering long distance ranges and close quarters combat utilizing pistols and rifles.
- Assisted in all aspects of firing ranges to include radio communication with range control, coordinating safety vehicles and hospitals in case of emergency, and ammunition and range security.
- Supervised Junior Marines in the performance of scheduled and unscheduled duties of government issued equipment.
- Lead and mentored Junior Marines on Marine duties and stressors of civilian life.
Education
MBV - Business Administration And Management
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2018
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CA12.2015
High School Diploma -
Soledad High School
Soledad, CA06.2009
Skills
- Expertise in Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Clinical Interventions
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Reliable / time management
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
Heredia Therapy Group
06.2020 - Current
Veteran Affairs Hud-Vash Case Manger
Carlos Lopez & Associates
08.2019 - 12.2020
Lead Resident Services Coordinator
TELACU Residential Management
09.2016 - 08.2019
Behavioral Health Social Worker
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2017
Veteran Affairs Assistant
California State University Northridge
07.2015 - 05.2017
Veteran Affairs Assitant
Sothwestern Community College
01.2014 - 12.2014
E-4 Corporal /Marksmanship Instructor
United States Marine Corps
07.2009 - 09.2013
MBV - Business Administration And Management
University of Southern California
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Northridge
High School Diploma -
Soledad High School
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