Ael Faith Retonel
Temecula
Summary
A compassionate, dependable, and organized candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Experienced with therapeutic interventions, case management, and client support. Utilizes empathetic communication and evidence-based practices to foster mental health improvement. Strong understanding of crisis intervention and therapeutic relationship-building. Ready to serve others and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, known for showing dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Mental Health Intern
Mt. San Jacinto College
03.2025 - Current
- Conducting intake assessments to evaluate client mental health needs and develop tailored treatment plans
- Facilitating individual and group therapy sessions, employing evidence-based practices to enhance client engagement
- Monitoring client progress through regular evaluations, adjusting treatment approaches as necessary for optimal outcomes
- Leading training workshops for staff and students on emerging mental health trends and recovery.
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Loma Linda University Medical Center
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided group therapy to adolescents in a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- Implemented treatment plans tailored to each client's needs, incorporated evidence-based therapy modalities such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists and nurses to ensure cohesive care planning and continuity of care
- Facilitated psychoeducational and process groups on topics such as coping skills, emotion regulation, and relapse prevention.
Registered Behavior Technician
Expert ABA Consulting
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Supporting clients' skill development using principles of applied behavior analysis in a home setting
- Working in a collaborative team to address needs of clients and families
- Intervening with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms
- Keeping accurate records by documenting progress via Catalyst and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
Registered Behavior Technician & Paraeducator
TERI Inc
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes in a classroom
- Trained clients to apply appropriate social skills and adaptive replacement behaviors using Applied Behavior Analysis
- Collaborated closely with mental health & behavior professionals with treatment plan implementation.
Behavior Interventionist
Intercare Therapy
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors, and engagement in self-management
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address clients' challenging behaviors on multiple fronts
- Documented all client information including service plans, treatment reports, and progress notes using CentralReach.
Mentor
Mentor Collective
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Conducted individual and group counseling and tutoring sessions
- Helped incoming UCR freshmen develop organizational, time management, and study skills
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, and career planning
- Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.
Secretary
ACTS2FELLOWSHIP
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes, and generated documents to facilitate team meetings
- Organized meetings and maintaining diaries of appointments and conferences
- Logged and directed club expenses with spreadsheets
- Planned and administrated outreach events and social club gatherings.
Education
Ph.D. - Systems, Families, And Couples
Loma Linda University
06-2029
Master of Science - Marital And Family Therapy
Loma Linda University
06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California
03.2022
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Substance abuse treatment
- Suicide Prevention & Intervention
- Crisis management
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Organization
- Documentation and record keeping
- Mindfulness practices
- Multicultural competence
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Fast Learner
- Problem-Solving
- Time management
- Microsoft Software Proficiency
- Epic Systems/LLEAP
- Client-centered advocacy & education
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Certification
- BLS/AED/CPR Certified
- Emotional Transformation Therapy Lvl. 1
- Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Intern
Mt. San Jacinto College
03.2025 - Current
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Loma Linda University Medical Center
03.2024 - 06.2025
Registered Behavior Technician
Expert ABA Consulting
03.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Behavior Technician & Paraeducator
TERI Inc
06.2023 - 03.2024
Behavior Interventionist
Intercare Therapy
03.2022 - 06.2023
Mentor
Mentor Collective
10.2020 - 03.2022
Secretary
ACTS2FELLOWSHIP
01.2020 - 03.2022
Ph.D. - Systems, Families, And Couples
Loma Linda University
Master of Science - Marital And Family Therapy
Loma Linda University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California
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