Denise Martinez-Rivas, Lcsw-S Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas, United States

· Manage the Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) program evaluation by assessing for evolving needs, quality improvement, and long-term sustainability, under the direction of the IBH Director· Assist in establishing and or changing policies and procedures and communicate changes in workflows and procedures to relevant departments · Create guides and training material for IBH staff · Coordinate and lead the department’s clinical staffing and team meeting schedule· Participate in program planning and development activities; coordinate relevant training· Help support team productivity, morale, and professionalism· Participate in staff recruitment, onboarding and retention efforts

Austin, Texas, United States

• Provide initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referral tracking for PCC’s Integrated Behavioral Health Program• Implement crisis intervention and conduct emergency clinical assessments as needed• Provide weekly individual therapy and limited case management to adult patients• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including: primary care providers, consulting psychiatrist, and available clinic resources on continuity of care for patients• Co-facilitate English language cohorts of the Integrated Pain Management Program's group medical visits, providing psychoeducation for patients experiencing chronic pain

Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas Area

• Implemented crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and psycho-education with caregivers of children who have been victims of a crime• Utilized psychosocial and risk/protectiveness assessments to create treatment plans for families and provide case management services. • Provided court advocacy services for families, which include educating families on the criminal justice process and court accompaniment• Conducted emergency clinical assessments with children, adolescents, and caregivers, to assess level of risk and mental health needs• Collaborated with the Child Protection Team (CPT), which includes: Law Enforcement, Child Protective Services, Dell Children’s Medical Center, and the District Attorney’s Office, on cases concerning child abuse and neglect.

Austin, Texas Area

• Provided case management and supportive counseling to patients with special needs and complex medical conditions• Advocated for patients and families by communicating with the medical team regarding social issues that may impact care

Austin, Texas Area

• Provided crisis intervention, assessment, case management, and supportive counseling to patients in the pediatric ICU and their families• Participated in daily psychosocial rounds with members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and discuss barriers to discharge and/or social concerns for patients• Collaborated with outside agencies such as: Child Protective Services, Law Enforcement, community agencies, and specialty clinics, to provide continuity of care and advocacy for patients• Assisted in the planning and implementation of the Parent Recharge Hour, which promotes self care and aims to encourage families to take breaks and offers opportunities for connection with other families in the ICU

Austin, Texas Area

• Provided assessment, social service referrals, and supportive counseling to patients with chronic illnesses, and their families• Facilitated the acquisition of rehabilitation services, durable medical equipment, and supplies for patients through collaboration with outside resources• Advocated and communicated with schools to assist with education planning for patients

Master Of Science - Ms, Social Work

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work

Activities and Societies: Social Work Council - Vice President 2013 Social Work Council - Service Coordinator 2012 Social Work Council.