PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH SUPERVISOR
IIE MSA (Formerly Monash University South Africa)
Total years of experience :7 years, 6 Months
o Postgraduate research supervision
o Qualitative Research
o Modules: Introduction to Psychology; Research Assessment; Psychological Assessment; Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
o Curriculum Development
o Mentoring of students
o Integrated technology to enhance student learning.
o Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
o Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
o Retained by CEO
o Psychoeducation
o Executive Coaching
o Employee Wellbeing
o Personal and Professional Development
o Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
Clinical Psychologist in a Children's Assessment Unit:
o Speciality: Autism Spectrum Disorders; Psychological Assessment; Psychometrics; Neuropsychology
o Therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Systemic Therapy
o The chairing of Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings with Medical Doctors, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists
o Psychological interventions for children aged 4 to 16 years old
o Administered, scored and interpreted psychological tests.
o Facilitated groups with as many as 20 participants to cover topics Tic Disorders and Impulse Control.
o Assisted with research into disorders like Tourette's Syndrome and Tic Disorders
Clinical Psychologist in Mental Health Unit for Learning/Intellectual Disabilities
o Speciality: Autism Spectrum Disorders (Adults); Psychological Assessment; Psychometrics; Neuropsychology
o Therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
o The chairing of Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings with Medical Doctors, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists
o Focus on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of Intellectual Disabilities in adults.
o Produced Behaviour Support Plans for patients
o Performed research on effectiveness of interventions and proposed changes to intervention structures based on evaluation outcomes.
Clinical Psychologist in Adult Mental Health:
o Speciality: Depression; Anxiety; Bipolar; Psychosis; Eating Disorders; Trauma; Schizophrenia; Bereavement
o Therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Psychodynamic Psychotherapy; Systemic Therapy
o Delivered psychological therapy
o Focus on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of Mood Disorders in adults.
o Implemented crisis intervention techniques to help individuals through complex situations.
o Critically analysed and interpreted reports related to mood disorders, self-harm and psychosis across many healthcare domains.
o Aided general practitioners and specialists with handling complex cases by consulting on psychological diagnoses and treatments.
o Awarded Teacher of the Month in May and June of 2013
o Teaching English online to adult students who would like to learn for business and social purposes
o Teaching beginner to advanced levels in groups of 5-8 students
o Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
o Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
o Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
o Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
Manager to 72 Volunteer Mental Health Counsellors:
o Senior Mental Health Counsellor
o Speciality: Depression; Anxiety; Suicide; HIV/AIDS; Substance Abuse; Trauma.
o Recruitment of new volunteer counsellors including screening and interviewing
o Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
o Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
o Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
o Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success
o Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
o SADAG bi-annual Counsellor Training coordinator and facilitator
o Coordinator and Facilitator for: National Support Groups, School Talks, Rural Outreach Programmes, Corporate Wellness Days & Seminars, Police Engagement.
Master of Business Administration
Post Graduate Diploma in General Management
Graduated with Merit (60%-70%)
Majored in Psychology (completed with distinction), English and Anthropology. Two majors re required for a BA, but I completed three.
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