Training Management

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DOCTORAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY CANDIDATE

education

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN Fall - 2008 – Date

Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program

Dissertation Topic: Effects of Religious Training on behavior among Muslims and Christians

Dissertation Committee: Dr. Charlton Coles (Chair), Dr. Ray London (Methodologist).

Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ

M.A., Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology 2002 - 2008

Meridian House London, London, England

B.A. Bachelor of Arts, Management 1981 - 1987

Diploma Programs:

Institute of Commerce, Waterloo, London: Fellow/Corporate Member, Graduate School of Management, Tottenham, London: Administration, Center for Business Studies, Meridian House London: Business Management.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

LAC/LPC- Eligible.

PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Attended Arizona psychological association training consortium (Didactic and experimental training in psychology). Conducted individual assessment and treatment plans for clients diagnosed with stress disorder, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, substance abuse and other related diagnosis. Conducted recovery and wellness treatment plans for clients. Team member in ensuring adequate recovery process for clients wishing to understand challenges associated with mental disabilities, especially those presenting with acute behavioral/cognitive issues. Conduct therapeutic groups addressing clients’ individual emotional and cognitive issues.

Horizon Health and Wellness, Casa Grande, AZ

Clinician 2015 - 2016

Sage Counseling Inc. Phoenix, AZ.

Clinician 2015 – 2016

Group Therapist/Counselor at various Sage locations for adolescents and adults involved in domestic violence, court mandated programs, substance use/abuse, anger management issues, early release from prison programs (1291), cognitive skills classes, etc.

Ebony House Inc.

Completed Pre-Doctoral Internship, Clinical Psychology, Phoenix AZ 2014 – 2015

Scheduled Psychiatric Evaluations and conducted intake clinical assessment. Conducted case presentations, case conceptualization, clinical evaluations, one-on –one therapeutic counseling to clients, and provided needed critical inputs for IESP, IEP, case supervisions, CFT meetings at the school district. Provide home based family/couple counseling sessions. Facilitated conflict resolution groups for clients struggling with family issue/conflicts.

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8135 N 35th Avenue – Apt 2010, Phoenix, Arizona 85051 • *****@*****.*** • (Mobile) 646-***-****

Eihab Human Services, Inc., Springfield Gardens, NY

Applied Behavior Specialist 2011- 2013

Conducted individual, family and group psychotherapy sessions in four assigned residential group homes and /rehabilitation center setting with children ages 2-25 years. Conducted comprehensive functional analysis and behavioral assessments, and

developed behavior intervention plans. Provided staff in-service training regarding implementing behavioral interventions steps, clients’ communications skills/styles, sensitivity training, viewing issues from clients’ perspective, etc. Observed and analyzed behaviors from clients’ functional perspectives and developed therapeutic behavior modifications intervention plans to address presenting issuers. Conducted clinical orientations for new employees regarding awareness of sensitivity to clients need, etc. Moderated therapeutic coping skills/strategies groups. Participated and conducted clinical meetings, including semi- annual/annuals case reviews. Consulted with prospective/hiring job sites to gain voluntary employment to eligible clients. Conducted individual (one-on-one) therapy sessions with clients.

Human Development Services of Westchester (HDSW), Mamaroneck, NY

Futura Housing Development Apartment Program

Mental Health Counselor 2010 - 2011

Counseled clients on one-on one therapy sessions, as well as facilitated long term housing placement for clients who may be qualified for transitional program. Conducted and educated clients on the importance of service plans, daily living skills, symptom management, medication step plans, assertiveness training skills, skill development, and community integration. Monitored clients program attendance through weekly contacts with assigned Therapists, Psychiatrist, Social workers and Medical doctors. Conducted regular visits to individual residents to ensure proper living conditions. Supervised safe transportation means to ensure that clients maintained focus on their individual daily set programs and challenges.

Atlantic Health System- Behavioral Health at Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ

Clinician Intern 2007- 2008

Developed and implemented treatment plans with a host of other health care professionals to ensure sustainable recovery. Conducted and developed effective therapy and coping skills to encourage clients manage their challenges.

Lead inspiring group activities for a variety of clients, especially those presenting with depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar and schizophrenia and PTSD. Implemented and ensured that insurance providers’ maintained consistent quality based services as required by law. Completed discharge plans that enabled patients to function within their various communities and monitored follow up discharge plans to minimize relapse.

New Bridge Services, Inc., Pompton Plains, NJ

Behavior Specialist/Case Manager 2000 - 2008

Monitored and conducted clients centered medication dispensation regimen in a 15-20 bed group home setting. Implemented clients’ treatment plan, while focusing on clients’ individual recovery goals.

Encouraged clients to accomplish and maintain proper grooming and daily living skills. Conducted therapeutic group activities and encouraged clients to socialize. Implemented supervised transportation to various recreational activities such as movies, shopping malls, social events, library etc.

Greystone Park Psychiatrist Hospital, Morris Plain, NJ

Mental Health Specialist 1999 - 2008

Conducted intake assessments. Designed and implemented therapeutic programs tailored to suite clients’ individual challenges. Encouraged clients to work on coping skills, manage symptoms and medication regimen. Educated clients on the need to maintain proper grooming.

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innocent a. obuah

8135 N 35th Avenue – Apt 2010, Phoenix, Arizona 85051 • *****@*****.*** • (Mobile) 646-***-****

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

APA Workshops

Assessing the Validity of Personality Assessment: Has Psychology arrived at Lake Wobegon? –

Dr. Elizabeth, W. Davies & Dr. Alice Beyer.

Object Relations Correlates in the Search for Other in Traumatized Populations: Dr. Michael P. Sipiora &

Dr. Allen Bishop.

Assessment: Dr. Scott P. Ardion et al.

Critical Issues in Counseling Centers: Staff Psychologists, Director and Student Affairs perspectives:

Dr. Aron Krasnow

Hypnosis for Common Medical Problems: Eric K. Williams, Dr. Guy Montgomery, Dr. Olufar S. Palson,

Dr. Eric K. Willmarth, & Dr. Donald P. Moss

Culture and Religion at Work: Dr. Soon Ang, Dr. Lyn Van Dyne & Dr. Christine Koh

Research Methods and Diverse Population: Dr. Fathali Moghaddam, Dr. Donald M. Taylor, Cristina, M. Nova, MPA &

Dr. Ann C. Rivera

EPA Workshops

Manufacturing Memories: - Elizabeth Loftus

Age and Anxiety: Technology related anxiety across the age spectrum - Meredith

Eggert, Clara Kuntz, & Susan Mason

Point in time: Therapeutic Techniques to recall decode and heal traumatic experiences: - Dr. Michael Meir &

Dr. Rivka Meir

The power of positive emotions in inducing socially responsible behavior: Katherine Lacasse, Maggie Campbell, &

Avan Williams

Alcohol Consumption and outcome expectancies as predictors of regrettable social behaviors: Eugene Dunne,

& Elizabeth Katz

Process of Posttraumatic growth and meaning-making: Ani Kalayjian (Association for Trauma Outreach and Prevention

Educational Experiences that go beyond the classroom: Jeff Love

Training Workshops:

Cultural Competence Training workshop ~ Work related problem solving training ~ Client Oriented/Assertiveness training ~

Re-payee training workshop ~

ACLAIMH–Hudson River Region, Direct Care Staff Conference (Certified) 2011

Several workshops and trainings completed at Ebony House, Inc. AZ, during internship training.

Sage Counseling, Inc. - How to prepare and maintain a clinically complete and thorough client record training.

Horizon Health and Wellness- Conducts meditation sessions and brief psychotherapy interventions for staff and clients wellness.

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innocent a. obuah

8135 N 35th Avenue – Apt 2010, Phoenix, Arizona 85051 • *****@*****.*** • (Mobile) 646-***-****

Eihab Human Services, Inc.: Strategies for crisis intervention and prevention (SCIP) ~ Incident Risk Management review ~ Prevention of Choking and Aspiration ~ Blood Work Pathogens.

Psychological Testing Experience

Clinical assessment (Several administered)

Cognitive Testing: WISC-IV (Several Administered), WAIS-111 (Several administered)

Personality Testing: Rorschach (Several administered)

STAR TESTING (Several administered)

Woodcock-Johnson WJ 111 TEST (Several administered)

Functional Behavior Analysis

Stamford Binet Intelligence Test (Several administered)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Psychological Association (APA)

Arizona Psychological Association

Eastern Psychological Association (EPA)

New York Psychological Association (NYSPA)

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