Ratchele DR Vicente
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur,Philippines, Region IX
Summary
Experienced Psychologist with a robust background in cognitive behavioural therapy, psychological assessment, and treatment planning. Demonstrated expertise in conducting individual and group therapy sessions, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and providing bereavement counselling.
Former Police Officer with extensive experience in emergency response, crime scene investigation, and community engagement. Adept at maintaining confidential client records, ethical judgement, and stress management.
Committed to continuous professional development and mental health advocacy to enhance patient care and support long-term recovery.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychologist
Asclepius Neuro-Psychiatry & Psychological Clinic
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur, 7000, Philippines
05.2023 - Current
- Talked with family members when patients were unable to self-advocate.
- Worked with other professionals in offering referrals for additional care, evaluation or treatment.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions, employing cognitive behavioural techniques to address mental health issues.
- Talked with family members to uncover patient history, mental health issues and psychological triggers.
- Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
- Counselled individuals struggling with mental health conditions.
- Applied knowledge of psychological theory and practice in developing and recommending treatment plans.
- Compiled and maintained confidential client records, adhering to data protection regulations and ethical guidelines.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care to clients.
- Developed and implemented personalised treatment plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
- Provided successful treatments for underlying behavioural issues with comprehensive care plans.
- Devised achievement, diagnostic and predictive tests.
- Met patients, offered diagnoses and consultations and helped clients address mental health concerns.
- Provided bereavement counselling, supporting individuals and families through periods of grief and loss.
- Administered psychological assessments and interpreted results to diagnose mental health conditions accurately.
- Built rapport and guided discussions with patients using therapeutic communication techniques.
- Collaborated with related professionals to diagnose, treat and prevent mental illnesses.
- Conducted assessments and interpreted results to formulate comprehensive advice.
- Conducted therapeutic interviews with groups, encouraging attendance and active involvement.
- Facilitated workshops on stress management, resilience building, and mindfulness for community groups.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to keep abreast of the latest theories and practices in psychology.
- Recommended possible treatment options to patients, family members and colleagues.
- Offered ongoing care and support to patients with long-term health conditions, facilitating recovery.
- Studied behaviour and brain function through behavioural and emotional research, increasing clinical knowledge.
- Read relevant literature, interpreted evidence-based materials and translated complex behavioural concepts for patients and families to facilitate comprehension.
- Provided expert witness testimony in court cases, presenting psychological findings in a clear and authoritative manner.
- Evaluated research activities for actionable insights into treatments.
- Gathered information and evaluated behaviour through controlled laboratory experiments, psychoanalysis or psychotherapy.
Police Officer
Philippine National Police
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur, 7000, Philippines
08.1996 - 05.2023
- Responded to emergency calls for service, providing timely assistance and support to individuals in distress.
- Administered first aid to injured persons at scenes of accidents or incidents, providing immediate care until medical personnel arrived.
- Maintained radio communication with other law enforcement officers to coordinate emergency plans.
- Patrolled assigned areas to minimise potential for public disturbance and crime.
- Investigated incidents of theft, vandalism, and other criminal acts, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Pursued, arrested and interviewed suspected offenders in line with strict protocols.
- Secured crime scenes to prevent contamination and preserve evidence for collection.
- Secured and examined crime scenes to locate and obtain evidence for analysis.
- Conducted preliminary inquiries, field interviews and follow-up investigations to gather information and evidence.
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Prepared detailed reports on daily activities, incidents, and investigations, maintaining accurate records for legal proceedings.
- Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
- Facilitated conflict resolution, mediating disputes to achieve peaceful outcomes without the need for legal intervention.
- Engaged with community members to build trust and foster positive relationships between the police force and the public.
- Built and strengthened public relations with local community through joint operations to uphold security.
- Collaborated with local agencies and organisations to address community safety concerns and implement preventative measures.
- Assessed risk and made critical decisions under pressure to protect life and property during high-risk situations.
- Utilised verbal, physical, or situational techniques to reduce or de-escalate violence.
- Participated in specialised training programmes to enhance skills in areas such as firearms, public order, and investigative techniques.
- Analysed information and evaluated results to resolve pending cases.
- Analysed information and evaluated results to resolve pending cases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Universidad de Zamboanga
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines01-2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southwestern University
Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines01-1992
Skills
Experienced Psychologist with a robust background in cognitive behavioural therapy, psychological assessment, and treatment planning Demonstrated expertise in conducting individual and group therapy sessions, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and providing bereavement counselling
Former Police Officer with extensive experience in emergency response, crime scene investigation, and community engagement Adept at maintaining confidential client records, ethical judgement, and stress management
Committed to continuous professional development and mental health advocacy to enhance patient care and support long-term recovery
A Fresh Take of Life:
“It’s never the changes we want that change everything.”
– Junot Díaz
Seminars/Trainings Attended:
- Home-Based Field Training Program for Psychologist
- Psychological Testing and Assessment in the Philippine National Police
- Training of Trainers on Stress Management (Part 1 & Part 2)
- Crisis Management & Hostage Negotiation
- Developing Community-Based Recovery Support Systems
- Five-Day Post-Disaster Needs Assessment
- Crimes Against Women & Children's Course
- Investigation Officer Basic Course
Timeline
Psychologist
Asclepius Neuro-Psychiatry & Psychological Clinic
05.2023 - Current
Police Officer
Philippine National Police
08.1996 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Universidad de Zamboanga
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southwestern University