Background:
To work with early childhood, youth, families and schools
Career Progression:
Dr. Jessica Martins joined The Hume Center as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in August 2016, providing services in the Tri-Valley School Based Services program and Outpatient clinic in Pleasanton. Recognized for her dedication and commitment to her clients and the program, she was promoted to the role of Mental Health Clinician in August 2017. Jessica’s strengths in promoting the quality of clinical services and documentation led to her promotion to Mental Health/Quality Assurance Specialist in June 2018. She furthered her leadership role upon becoming licensed in November 2018, assuming a clinical supervisory position in the Pleasanton programs.
In July 2020, Jessica took on an acting role as a Clinical Program Manager, supporting the expansion of services across 9 additional school sites in the Tri-Valley School Based program. Her commitment to prevention and behavioral health promotion approaches has been evident throughout her tenure, as she has actively engaged with caregivers, school administrators, social workers, and other stakeholders to promote healthy functioning and social-emotional wellness within the community. Jessica possesses a special skill in coordinating and leading crisis services when needed to support districts during urgent situations.
In July 2022, Jessica was promoted to the role of Community Program Manager, Level II, furthering her commitment and leadership to the program’s trainees, staff, and the Tri-Valley schools and communities.
Notable Achievements / Areas of Interest:
5 year Service Recognition Award
Areas of interest are working with school systems / districts, children and youth, families and supervision
Education:
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Child and Family track) from Alliant International University in San Francisco, California
Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University of Santa Barbara
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Lisbon, Portugal
License:
Clinical Psychologist, 2018