Katia Vazquez Martinez
Phone 407-***-****
E-mail: ************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology certified by Josef Silgny and Associates, Inc., International Education Consultants, Miami, Florida, 2014
Licensure in Psychology, University of Havana in 1998
POSTGRADUATE COURSES AND DIPLOMAS
2016
CEUfast NURSING CE:
Alzheimer’s and Dementia
HIPPA: Health, Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
OSHA: Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens
Medical Errors Prevention and Risk Management
AIDS/HIV Current Evidence Based Practice
Infection Control and Barrier Precautions
2014
Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations, Orlando, FL
Identify and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, Orlando, FL
Behavioral Observation and Screening in Child Care, Orlando, FL
Childhood Growth and Development, Orlando, FL
Health, Safety and Nutrition, Orlando, FL
Training and Certification on use of the Children’s Functional Assessment Rating Scale (CFARS). DCF Assigned FARS Rather ID. Miami, FL
Training and Certification on use of the Functional Assessment Rating Scale (FARS). DCF Assigned CFARS Rather ID. Miami, FL
Training and Certification in An AHCA approved course Targeted Case Management: Person to Person. Comprehensive Training Center, INC. Miami, FL
Certificated for completion of the HIPAA Basics Training. DCF. Miami, FL.
University of South Florida. Department of Mental Health Law and Policy. Online Training. Certificated of completion:
The Adolescent and Co. Occurring Disorders. Miami, FL.
Understanding the Needs of Person with Co- Occurring Disorders. Miami, FL.
Issues and Techniques in the Assessment of Co- Occurring Disorders. Miami, FL.
Created Treatment Programs for Person with Co- Occurring Disorders. Miami, FL.
Evidence- Based Treatment Models for Co- Occurring Disorders. Miami, FL.
Responsive Services and Supports for Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders. Miami, FL.
Co- Occurring Disorders Among Older Adult. Miami, FL.
Co- Occurring Disorders in Persons in the Justice System. Miami, FL.
Women and Co- Occurring Disorders. Miami, FL.
2003
Research’s Methods and Techniques, University of Havana, Cuba
Theory of Communication, University of Havana, Cuba
Communication’ Strategies, University of Havana, Cuba
PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
2015 - Today
Mental Health Targeted Case Manager Supervisor. Access Mental Solution. Miami, Florida.
Monitor the content of the progress note, the correspondence between domain, goal and objective, Avoid repetition of services during the course of the service plan.
Make staff with case manager about each case and the criteria that make them eligible for the service.
Review and discuss with the case manager: Assessment, Service Plan and mandatory documents as required by Medicaid manual.
Satisfaction surveys to customers every six months
Keeping update the record of the case manager with monthly evaluations, case load, and use of units intended for every insurance for each customer.
Make requests for units to each Medicaid HMOs and discuss with their representatives the need for service and compliance time
2014.
Mental Health Targeted Case Manager. Access Mental Solution. Miami, Florida.
Implement holistic approach in the coordination of services to the adult, Childs and families for Miami Dade County.
Continuum of activities with or on behalf of a client, concerned with assessment, planning, linking, support and advocacy.
Assisting clients in accessing needed housing, medical, clinical, social, educational and other services and increase their natural support system.
2014.
Training as a teacher. Happy Feet. Day Care. Orlando, FL.
2013-2014.
Volunteer in Forsyth Wood Elementary School. Orlando, FL.
2009-2013
Therapist Associate. Calixto García. Educational Hospital. La Havana. Cuba.
Provided therapy sessions and monitoring client’s progress towards treatment, goals and objectives.
Counseled individuals and groups to help them understand problems, define goals and develop realistic action plans in the areas of personal and social growth.
Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment provided for the team in each patient and in the therapy group.
Implemented relaxation methods in the therapy group.
1998-2008
Counselor. Adolescent Clinic. Havana, Cuba.
Followed all confidentiality procedures.
Guidance counselor in the choice of a career.
Provided preventive services.
Identified concerns and needs and gave positive guidance.
Provided counseling to individuals and families.
Collected information with interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
Selected, administered and interpreted psychological tests to assess intelligence, aptitudes, abilities, or interests.
SKILLS
Computer skills, internet research abilities.
Fluent in Spanish and English conversational, comprehension, reading and writing
Communication abilities to interact with mental health disorders population.
Access and knowledge about community resources.
Facilities and high interest to learn new skills.