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Martha Chavez

West Chicago

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Counselor

Northwestern Medicine
10.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care for patients with complex mental health issues.
  • Developed rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
  • Mentored new counselors their professional development by providing constructive feedback sharing best practices from own experiences.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting emotional growth and interpersonal skill development among participants.

Senior Therapist

Caravel Autism Health
03.2020 - 03.2022
  • Created specialized treatment plans for each case and evaluated the client’s data.
  • Documented client information, treatment plans, and client responses..
  • Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
  • Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
  • Conducted follow-up assessments to monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

Registered Behavior Technician

Caravel Autism Health
04.2018 - 03.2020
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
  • Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
  • Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Biochemistry

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2017

Skills

  • Team Oriented
  • Individualized Care Plans
  • Progress Evaluation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Resourceful and Analytical
  • Project Oversight

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Psychiatric Counselor

Northwestern Medicine
10.2023 - Current

Senior Therapist

Caravel Autism Health
03.2020 - 03.2022

Registered Behavior Technician

Caravel Autism Health
04.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Biochemistry

Loyola University of Chicago

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