EDUCATION

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN [***9-2012]

M.PH in Public Health

University of Texas Health Sciences, Houston [2010-2012]

C.PHI in Public Health Informatics

University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria [2002-2004]

M.Ed. in Educational Psychology

Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas [2018-2020]

M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria [1993-1997]

B.Sc. in Economics/Education

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

●Licensed Professional Counselor TX # 86870 [2023 - pres]

●Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider, TX # 99786 [2023 - pres]

●National Certified Counselor, #1549388 [2021 - pres]

●Licensed Chemical Dependent Counselor #16535 [2023- pres]

WORK EXPERIENCE

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD [2023 – Pres] Master’s Level Clinician

Therapist for Adult/Adolescent Mental Health population using CBT protocols and other evidence based theories.

Texas Department of Criminal Justice [2008 – 2023]

Dynamic Risk Assessor & Licensed Sex Offender’s Therapist

●Contributed seasoned expertise to the Sex Offenders Rehabilitation Program [SORP] by managing a cumulative profile of 60-80 sex offenders per training cycle of three, nine and eighteen months according to their stipulations.

●Diligently identified sexual health issues among incarcerated individuals, analyzed psychopathic behaviors, and supported public safety with assessment and recordkeeping. Documented detailed exit criteria to aid in the reintegration process for all individuals leaving the correctional system. Implemented assessment with Hare Psychopathy Checklist Revised (PCL - R), Level of Service Inventory Revised (LSI - R).

●Provided treatment to incarcerated sex offenders, conducting individual mental health evaluations, and facilitating clinical individual and group therapeutic interventions using tools such as Offense Circle Worksheet and Summary (OCW & S), and Sex Offense Synopsis (SOS).

Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services [HCPHES] [2012- 2013]

Volunteer - HIV/AIDS Screening and Treatment Outreach

Collaborated with County Public Health staff and educators to schedule HIV screening treatment.

Conducted data analysis on cervical cancer, working with outreach teams to facilitate screenings and Pap smear treatment for African Americans with cervical cancer.

PA Mentor, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania [2007-2008]

Clinical Coordinator

Delivered weekly Cognitive behavior Therapies (CBT) to support traumatized foster children while providing family therapeutic services and developed individual service plans.

Maintained collaborative relationships with Managed Care Organizations (MCO) to achieve optimum organizational coordination.

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Global University, Sugarland Campus, TX [2013-2017]

Adjunct Lecturer

Christian Counseling, Theories and Techniques, Skills and Multicultural Approach. Research, and Core values in Missions.

Pentecostal International Seminary, Port Harcourt, Nigeria [2002-2005]

Instructor &Campus Coordinator

Studied and practiced the theories and techniques of Psychology.

Managed seamless collaboration between administrative personnel and staff while ensuring full compliance with college policy and procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Professional Publication “Impact of Socioeconomic Status and Household Structure on Infant Mortality Rate in Abia State of Nigeria.” - International Journal of Childbirth Education (29) 4, 2014 pp88-94.

Professional Membership

Texas Counselors Association, Committee for Campaign against Epidemics in Africa. APHA.

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