JANETTE RUIZ
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with relevant experience in providing both individual and group therapy sessions. Holds deep understanding of various therapeutic techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Demonstrates strong communication skills, empathic listening, patience, and problem-solving abilities. Significant impact on client mental health improvement in previous roles through personalized care plans and consistent monitoring of progress. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist Intern
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
San Diego, CA
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted in conducting thorough assessments to understand the client's eating behaviors, body image concerns, psychological history, and any co-occurring mental health issues.
- Offering emotional support, empathy, and validation to clients throughout their recovery journey.
- Collaborating with registered dietitians or nutritionists to provide education on proper nutrition, balanced meal planning, and healthy eating habits.
- Equipped clients with coping skills and relapse prevention strategies to manage triggers and stressors that may lead to a recurrence of disordered eating behavior.
- Provided supportive counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
- Facilitated psycho-educational workshops related to mental health topics.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure successful outcomes for clients.
- Monitored client medication compliance and reported any changes in status or behavior to supervisor.
- Participated in weekly case reviews and clinical supervision meetings.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Promoted client awareness and growth with therapeutic interventions.
Direct Support Professional
Community Research Foundation (CRF)
Sunny Views
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
Spanish Tutor
Self-employeed
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate, culturally relevant activities to engage students in learning Spanish.
- Provided individualized instruction to help students improve their pronunciation of Spanish words and phrases.
- Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
Lead teacher
Little Language Ambassadors
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Tailored day Support Staff
Mountain Shadows
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Mentored adults with mental and/or physical disabilities to live a more independent lifestyle.
- Helped clients maintain a positive outlook by collaboratively making a plan and walking them through the process.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Helped disabled persons access community resources such as housing options or job training programs.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA08-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Child & Adolescent Development
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA01.2021
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavioral therapy
- Gottman trained (Level 1)
- Individual and group therapy
- Relationship Building
- Boundary Setting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
Volunteer Experience
- Youth Educator Program: Participated in leading younger teenagers to free drug/alcohol life
- Children's Day of the Arts: Helped set up and ran art stations for kids
- North County Lifeline - La Casita tutor
- San Diego Children's Discovery Museum
References
- Suzette Calette, LMFT, Sharp Mesa Vista - Eating Disorders, suzette.calette@sharp.com, (619) 638-2481
- Linda Santangelo, Ph.D, Sharp Mesa Vista - Eating Disorders, linda.santangelo@sharp.com, (858) 836-8408
- Kelsy Richardson, Ph.D, Point Loma Nazarene University, kelsyrichardson@pointloma.edu
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Therapist Intern
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
08.2023 - 08.2024
Direct Support Professional
Community Research Foundation (CRF)
09.2022 - 11.2023
Spanish Tutor
Self-employeed
01.2022 - 09.2022
Lead teacher
Little Language Ambassadors
11.2019 - 10.2021
Tailored day Support Staff
Mountain Shadows
02.2019 - 02.2020
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling
Point Loma Nazarene University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University San Marcos
Bachelor of Arts - Child & Adolescent Development
California State University San Marcos
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