Jescelle Tiongco
Focus Psychological Services
Escondido,CA
15
years of professional experience
State licensed clinical psychologist (license #34458) with 13 years of experience in the field. Committed to serving clients by providing evidence-based practices through active listening and psycho education to address mental, emotions, and behavioral concerns. Dedicated to establish working relationships with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Naturally skilled at communicating with people with both empathetic and direct approaches. Competent in developing and providing psycho educational trainings and workshops.
Work History
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
2 Years 3 Months- Registry provider.
- Assigned position at CDCR/CCHCS Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, CA.
- Provide evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy to incarcerated population.
- Conduct mental health assessments following rules violation reports to provide objective opinion regarding whether or not patient’s behavior was due to a mental illness.
- Assessment and risk management for suicidality, homicidality, and grave disability.
- Thorough record reviews and documentation.
- Lead clinician duties.
Psychologist
11 Years 4 Months- Specialize in providing services to first-responders.
- Implement evidence based practices in an out-patient setting for adults, adolescents, couples, and families.
- Create unique treatment goals for clients and modify as needed to ensure improvements of patient care.
- Facilitate Critical Incident Stress Debriefs (CISD) for law enforcement in the event of an officer involved shooting, child or infant death, mass-shooting, in-custody death, etc.
- Facilitate CISDs for firefighters, lifeguards, and paramedics.
- Communicate with several departments' wellness units regarding scheduling CISDs, triaging crisis interventions, consultations, and psycho education trainings.
- Collaborate and consult with clinical team regarding client care and training development and content.
- Lead trainings and workshops upon department requests.
Pre-Doctoral Intern
1 Year 1 Month- Provided individual inpatient and outpatient services to adults with struggles related to substance abuse and mental health.
- Developed utilization reviews for patients for extended care.
- Completed intake assessments for newly admitted patients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to patients including anger management, cognitive-behavioral therapy, art therapy, music therapy, smart recovery, and mindfulness practices.
- Specialized in eating disorders and worked collaboratively with registered dieticians and personal trainers to ensure patient care.
- Received weekly individual and group supervision with a licensed psychologist for professional growth as well as attend routine staff meetings to discuss patient care.
Psychology Intern
1 Year- Assisted attorneys in child welfare cases.
- Provided consultations to attorneys regarding psychological assessments and diagnoses.
- Assessed and investigated children and adolescents to develop reports for their counsel.
- Attended hearings regarding child welfare cases.
- Participated in weekly individual and group supervision with a licensed psychologist.
- Reviewed legal cases to identify issues related to psychological distress of clients for their attorneys.
- Developed and presented minimum continued legal education (MCLE) for attorneys in topics related to mental health disorders.
Practicum Student
1 Year- Specialized in substance use and comorbid disorders for the LGBT community.
- Provided individual and group therapy to adults and create uniquely tailored treatment plans with measurable goals.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, anger management, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and milieu therapy.
- Attended and assisted patients with psychiatric care.
- Participated in weekly individual and group supervision with a licensed clinical social worker.
Education
Psy.D. - Clinical Forensic Psychology
Master of Arts - Clinical Forensic Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
- cum laude graduate
Skills
Communication
Decision-Making
Clinical and Patient Needs Assessment
Patient Records Management
Emotional Awareness
Rapport Building
Psychotherapy techniques
Police and Public Safety Psychology
Cultural Competency
Trainings and Psycho education
Flexibility and Openness
Active Listening
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Insync Consulting Services
05.2024 - CurrentRead More
Psychologist
Focus Psychological Services
04.2015 - CurrentRead More
Pre-Doctoral Intern
Sovereign Health Group
07.2013 - 08.2014Read More
Psychology Intern
Dependency Legal Group
07.2012 - 07.2013Read More
Practicum Student
Stepping Stone Of San Diego
07.2011 - 07.2012Read More
Alliant International University
Psy.D. from Clinical Forensic Psychology
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Alliant International University
Master of Arts from Clinical Forensic Psychology
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California State University - San Marcos
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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