Katie Martinez
Bilingual Clinician at Western Youth Services- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Seeking Safety
Pacific ClinicsFeb, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Board Of Behavioral SciencesAug, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Board Of Behavioral SciencesJul, 2019- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Western Youth Services
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Bilingual Clinician
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Aug 2020 - Present
• Complete comprehensive annual assessments to determine medical necessity • Complete DMH documentation (CANS, progress notes, measures, etc) to track client's progress • Consult with treatment team (psychiatrists, psychologists, TBS coaches) regarding client needs in order to ensure continuity of care • Met billing requirements by providing weekly individual therapy, family therapy, and case management services to caseload of about 30 clients • Complete comprehensive annual assessments to determine medical necessity • Complete DMH documentation (CANS, progress notes, measures, etc) to track client's progress • Consult with treatment team (psychiatrists, psychologists, TBS coaches) regarding client needs in order to ensure continuity of care • Met billing requirements by providing weekly individual therapy, family therapy, and case management services to caseload of about 30 clients
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Pacific Clinics
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Mental Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Mental Health Therapist
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Jul 2019 - Jul 2020
• Conducted comprehensive, culturally competent, and strength based individualized assessments and treatment plans to ensure quality of care provided • Met billing requirements while providing weekly individual therapy to about 21 elementary to high school aged students across four school sites • Completed appropriate DMH documentation, such as progress notes, within 2 business days in order to ensure compliance with Department of Mental Health and agency requirements • Communicated with treatment team regarding client needs in order to ensure consistent services were provided • Advocated for clients to address client needs and assist them in maintaining and acquiring resources Show less
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Graduate Advising Specialist
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Feb 2017 - Jun 2019
• Advised business students daily on how to optimize their resume and/or cover letter in order to maintain successful student engagement rates • Assisted in the preparation and execution of weekly events such as workshops in order to increase efficiency • Researched, developed, and presented workshop presentations on topics such as Women in the Workplace, Personal Branding, and What Employers Want to provide business students the knowledge and tools to succeed in today's job market • Provided additional administrative support including answering phone calls and addressing student questions Show less
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TURNING POINT CENTER FOR FAMILIES
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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MFT Trainee
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Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
• Counseled about 20 students between the ages of 5-14 weekly in order to ensure their mental well-being • Collaborated with both the site supervisor and school personnel in order to develop the best strategies to provide quality care to clients • Wrote progress notes daily in order to track client content, progress, and areas to address in future sessions • Assessed for client suicidality when appropriate and take the proper precautions in order to ensure client safety • Diagnosed clients using the DSM-V to assist in case conceptualization and treatment planning Show less
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Waymakers
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Mental Health Worker
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Mar 2016 - Sep 2016
• Planned, organized, and facilitated skill-building groups for children ages 5-18 on topics such as social skills, coping skills, independent living skills, and career skills • Provided 1:1 interventions in program and in home to assist children and teens with learning and practicing new skills • Completed daily progress notes and submitted them through Medi-Cal billing software to track client’s progress while maintaining current and accurate confidential client information • Translated intakes, referrals, and psychiatrist appointments from Spanish to English to improve communication between clients, clinicians, and psychiatrist • Communicated with supervisor weekly to ensure quality of care to clients • Collaborated with clients’ clinicians regarding treatment plans and observed behaviors Show less
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Youth Development Professional
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Sep 2015 - Mar 2016
• Organized and implemented a range of program services for adolescent age group • Promoted and stimulated program participation though encouragement and engagement • Facilitated bi-weekly SMART (Skills Mastery And Resistance Training) Girls group • Addressed concerns regarding children’s behaviors with supervisors • Completed incident reports • Organized and implemented a range of program services for adolescent age group • Promoted and stimulated program participation though encouragement and engagement • Facilitated bi-weekly SMART (Skills Mastery And Resistance Training) Girls group • Addressed concerns regarding children’s behaviors with supervisors • Completed incident reports
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Education
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2016 - 2019
California State University, Fullerton
Masters of Science, Counseling -
2011 - 2015
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor’s Degree, Human Services, General
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