Fabiola Johnson
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dedicated therapist with a strong background in risk assessment and emotional intelligence. Experienced in conducting comprehensive assessments and facilitating therapeutic sessions, ready to leverage expertise to enhance client well-being and promote positive outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Counselor
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
02.2007 - Current
- Provided guidance on course selection, degree requirements, transfer options, study skills and other related topics.
- Developed and implemented counseling strategies to assist students in academic, personal, social and career development.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to review best practices in academic counseling.
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with students to discuss academic goals, educational plans and post-graduation options.
Forensic Mental Health Clinician
California Commission on Sexual Exploitation
Bakersfield, CA
11.2023 - 09.2025
- Conducted comprehensive client assessments to identify mental health needs and develop appropriate interventions (STABLE/ACUTE, LSCMI)
- Facilitated crisis intervention sessions to ensure client and community safety and immediate support during acute.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and interventions in compliance with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the California Sex Offender Management Board ( CASOMB).
- Trained new staff on best practices for client engagement and therapeutic techniques.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to enhance the effectiveness of treatment modalities offered and complied with CASOMB regulations.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to registered sex offenders on California Parole Supervision.
- Assisted clients in developing strategies for dealing with difficult situations that could lead to relapse, re offending behaviors, or further deterioration of mental health status.
- Attended workshops and trainings to keep abreast of new developments in the field of mental health (STABLE, ACUTE, and LSCMI assessment licensing trainings).
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions on topics such as coping skills, anger management, anxiety reduction, stress management, and relapse prevention.
- Assessed patients for risk of reoffending behaviors, suicide attempts or harmful behaviors.
Forensic Mental Health Clinician
Counseling and Psychotherapy Centers of America
Bakersfield, CA
11.2014 - 11.2021
- Actively participated in team meetings and supervision sessions where case discussions were held regularly with California State Parole Department, U.S. Federal Probation and Kern County Probation Department.
- Assisted clients in developing strategies for dealing with difficult situations that could lead to reoffending behaviors (sex offense, relapse or further deterioration of mental health status.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all client contact according to agency policies and procedures.
- Attended workshops and trainings to keep abreast of new developments in the field of mental health.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions on topics such as coping skills, anger management, anxiety reduction, stress management, and relapse prevention.
- Conducted initial screenings and assessments (STABLE, ACUTE, and LSCMI) of clients to determine mental health needs and to identify the risk of reoffending on individuals that had been convicted of committing a sex offense and were out on community supervision (state parole, federal probation, or county probation).
- Met with polygraph examiners, probation officers, and parole agents to exchange necessary information during treatment process per the containment model of treatment.
- Provided referrals for additional services such as housing assistance or vocational training when necessary.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
National University
La Jolla, CA 11.2011 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Educational Counseling
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA 09.2004 - 02.2007
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Crisis intervention
- Client assessment
- Counseling strategies
- Risk assessment
- Evidence-based practices
- Emotional intelligence
- Assessment and evaluation
- Group therapy facilitator
- Individual counseling
- Alcohol and substance abuse
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- LMFT licensed
- STABLE
- ACUTE
- LSCMI
Timeline
Forensic Mental Health Clinician
California Commission on Sexual Exploitation
11.2023 - 09.2025
Forensic Mental Health Clinician
Counseling and Psychotherapy Centers of America
11.2014 - 11.2021
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
National University
11.2011 - 05.2014
Academic Counselor
Bakersfield College
02.2007 - Current
Master of Science - Educational Counseling
University of La Verne
09.2004 - 02.2007