Dedicated and experienced individual who has worked with individuals in an inpatient and outpatient setting to develop positive coping skills and strategies to ensure the life desired.
Direct, genuine, and passionate approach that is far from textbook
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Journeys Regina Martin LLC
4 2013 - Current
Carry case load of 40-45 clientele
Assist clientele with difficult situations and/or decisions by setting obtainable goals in person and virtually
Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Conducted thorough evaluations of client progress throughout the coaching process, ensuring alignment with desired outcomes.
Implemented creative problem-solving techniques with clients to identify innovative solutions for various life obstacles.
Process different coping skills for individuals to utilize if/when needed to decompress or assist in healing process
Provided ongoing support to clients as they navigated life transitions or challenges, fostering resilience and adaptability.
Built partnerships with other professionals in the wellness industry to offer comprehensive support services for clients'' holistic growth journey.
Established strong rapport with clients, fostering trusting and supportive coaching relationships.
Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Program Manager
Journeys and KC Psychiatric & Psychological Services LLC
04.2011 - 08.2013
Developed and implemented business development plan to grow new business
Growth of program exceeded expectations and financial returns improved 45% over similar programs
Developed unique Women's program that became a model for future programs
Managed billing cycles, claims, authorizations and collections process
Negotiated with insurance companies for contractual services and improved rates
First to initiate new process of referrals to programs as a direct referral from select sources
Streamlined the admission process and improved compliance
Conducted Performance Improvement and CARF accreditation including building Policies and Procedures, financial reports and use of new technologies
Education, training and learning strategies and materials customized to each client experience so they understood the what and the why of what was going on in there's lives and not just what they were being told by a counselor
Crisis resolution - worked closely with local hospital emergency departments (24/7) to develop a service where they could send their urgent clients whom didn't need to be admitted, but needed next day services
Provided clients assistance with accessing resources and immediate crisis coping skills.
Clinician I
Research Psychiatric Center-Department of Therapeutic Services
07.2007 - 04.2011
Primary therapist for acute psychiatric patients
Interim Supervisor of Social Services &Occupational Therapy accountable to Chief Nursing Officer
Trained and oriented new employees
Conducted group therapy sessions to facilitate skill development, coping strategies, and emotional processing among participants.
Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
Treatment modalities include individual, group and family therapy
Typically carried higher caseload than other staff
Trained interns and newly hired employees
When hired, worked successfully as sole clinician on Adult unit which now takes 3 FTEs
Willingly transferred units to assist in rectifying problems and brought the new unit to be one of the highest performing in the facility
Rated as highest in department on Ad Hoc satisfaction surveys of group and family therapies
Close collaboration with treatment team and physicians
Trained police and law enforcement officers (CIT program)
Team building skills, department was one of 'Most Improved' on Employee Engagement
Supported several surveys (JCAHO, CMS, etc.) and ensured compliance
Department rated overall as one of the top areas of satisfaction on Patient Satisfaction surveys with year over year improvements.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Webster University
St Louis, MO
05.2006
Skills
Strategic Planning
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Frist Humanitarian Award
Awarded to individual who demonstrates commitment and caring beyond everyday kindness
Timeline
Program Manager
Journeys and KC Psychiatric & Psychological Services LLC
04.2011 - 08.2013
Clinician I
Research Psychiatric Center-Department of Therapeutic Services