Maricelis Martínez Candelaria
Summary
Highly motivated professional and proven ability to offer psychological services to diverse populations. Distinguishes the professional career the passion, commitment and high levels of human sensitivity in each proposed project.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Individual Assistant Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Offering assistance to the victims of Hurricane IDA visiting between 5 to seven applicants per day.
- Facilitated timely project completion through proactive tracking of progress reports and milestone achievements.
- Trained and mentored new team members in policies and procedures.
- Performed data entry tasks accurately and efficiently within established deadlines to maintain up-to-date records across all departments.
Consultant Psychologist
Municipality of San Sebastian
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Coordinated psychological services in the mental health area
- Development and coordination of mental health community clinics.
- Led support groups for individuals dealing with common mental health challenges such as anxiety or depression.
- Delivered psychoeducational workshops to employees, promoting mental health awareness and self-care strategies.
Program Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Participation in the development and implementation of Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) for the victims of hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
- Mental health specialist and contact point of DCMP providers
- Offered support to nonprofit organizations grantees
- Established alliances with stakeholders
- Provided guidance on program applications
- Worked with recruitment and staffing
- Planed schedules
- Trained employees
- File alignment assessment
- Collected data and monthly reports
- Demobilization and development of program close out process
Program Coordinator
ALASES Corporation
08.2010 - 05.2015
- Provided coaching and training to employees in accordance with the program guides
- Organize logistic of academic services in compliance with federal and local guides and laws
- Developed and provided workshop to parents, teachers and students on educational and psychosocial topics
- Responsible for making inter agency coordination
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies
Regional Director
NETS Educational Institution
03.2007 - 08.2010
- Coordinated the Supplementary Educational Services by the 'No Child Left Behind Act' in the schools of the northern part of Puerto Rico
- Coached school program coordinators, teachers and directors to obtain the quality indicators required for the program.
- Monitored staff performance by actively engaging in and observing day-to-day activities.
- Produced reports per month to analyze job performance against team goals.
Consultant Psychologist
Job Corp
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Provided psychological services through individual and group therapies, crisis intervention, and referrals
- Offered orientation and counseling to the family of participating students
- Provided coaching and training to agency director and staff in the mental health area
- Collaborated with academic team, ensuring seamless integration of care for students.
- Participated in continued - educational seminars by Job Corps National Program
Psychologist
Aguadilla Mental Health Center
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Intake, observed, and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
- Developed customized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
- Managed caseload of individual clients, couples, and family therapy sessions
- Crisis intervention and hospitalization referrals
- Active participation in the multidisciplinary mental health staff meetings.
Psychologist
Guerrero Correctional Health Services Corporation
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Interviewed and Initial evaluation of inmates to gain necessary information for preliminary psychological preliminary
- Identification levels of danger and make referrals if necessary
- Facilitated psychoeducational workshops for staff increasing understanding of mental health issues and available resources.
University Professor
Pedro Albizu University
01.1999 - 12.2000
- Teach psychology courses such as; human development, theories of personality and general psychology
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lectures.
- Enhance student learning experiences, incorporating multimedia presentations and online discussion forums.
Education
Master - Psychology: Academic and Research Area
University of Puerto Rico
05.1999
Student Internship - Substance Abuse Program
Veterans’ Health Hospital
Gainesville, Florida12.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology concentration
University of Puerto Rico RP
05.1993
Skills
- Experience with diverse populations
- Committed with the population to be served
- Critical thinking in crisis situation
- High sense of professional ethics
- Holistic and integral vision of the human being
- Team work oriented
- Strong Organization
Professionalobjectives
Highly motivated professional with proven ability to offer knowledge and commitment in the development and implementation of psychological services in the private and public sector.
Recenttrainings
- 01/23, Psychothanatological intervention in times of catastrophe and pandemic
- 01/23, Discrimination for sexual orientation or gender identity in employment
- 11/22, Sexual Harassment in Employment
- 11/22, Successful Human Relations in the Workplace
- 11/22, Domestic violence in the workplace: effects, protocols and protection
- 06/22, Neurobiology of Addictions: Evaluating Without Judging
- 01/23, Sexually transmitted infections: What a professional health must know
- 12/22, Workplace Harassment and its impact on physical and mental health
Personal Information
License: 1815
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Individual Assistant Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
05.2023 - 06.2023
Consultant Psychologist
Municipality of San Sebastian
02.2022 - 06.2022
Program Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
09.2018 - 09.2021
Program Coordinator
ALASES Corporation
08.2010 - 05.2015
Regional Director
NETS Educational Institution
03.2007 - 08.2010
Consultant Psychologist
Job Corp
01.2005 - 01.2008
Psychologist
Aguadilla Mental Health Center
01.2003 - 01.2006
Psychologist
Guerrero Correctional Health Services Corporation
01.2003 - 12.2003
University Professor
Pedro Albizu University
01.1999 - 12.2000
Master - Psychology: Academic and Research Area
University of Puerto Rico
Student Internship - Substance Abuse Program
Veterans’ Health Hospital
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology concentration
University of Puerto Rico RP
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