Ms. MINA MAURICETTE

Tel: 347-***-**** Email: ad3kr2@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Present

King Graduate School Monroe College

Masters in Forensic Psychology Ongoing

Liverpool John Moores University

Master’s degree in Psychology (Merit)

The University of the West Indies

Bachelor of Science in Social Work (First Class Honors) Sir Arthur Lewis Community College

Associate Degree in Hospitality Studies

Professional Experience

Winter Garden Group of Campanies Part time Consultant. October- 2021- September 2023

• Assist in the assessment and treatment of individuals with various mental health conditions

• Conduct comprehensive patient interviews, administering and scoring psychological tests as needed.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans under the Psychologist guidance. Partici- pate in case conferences and contribute valuable insights to treatment decisions.

• Conduct home visits and liaise with family members and other healthcare professionals.

• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records in accordance with ethical and legal require- ments.Contribute to a positive and patient-centered therapy environment. Senior Psychiatric Social Worker Saint National Mental Wellness Centre April 2018- October 2022

Duties

• Conducts interviews through home visits, admissions, and upon discharge to ensure accurate information and appropriate planning of care and preparation for community integration.

• Develops care plans that include counselling, support services, treatment methods and refer- rals through assessments to ensure individualized and appropriate care.

• Maintains patients ‘records, preparing reports, monitoring progress towards treatment goals through assessments and interviews to ensure progress and achievement goals.

• Provide crisis intervention and group session therapy through meetings and consultations to ensure support and assistance to patients and their families.

• Counseling and therapy: Psychiatric Social Workers provide individual or group counseling sessions to help clients address emotional, behavioral, and psychological issues. They employ evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions to assist clients in developing coping strategies, improving interpersonal relationships, and managing symptoms.

• Participates in case conferences through meetings and consultations to promote continuity of and planned care.

• Aids clients in gaining employment after discharge through community partnership to pro- mote empowerment and independence.

• Provides support to patients for court proceedings through preparation and

• representation to ensure support.

• Supervision and Leadership: supervises and mentors junior social workers, offers guidance and support to help them enhance their skills and knowledge. Additionally, assume other lead- ership roles within the organization and the broader mental health community. Consultancy USAID

August 2018 –July 2020

Objective

The overall objective of the consultancy was geared to help a cohort of up to twelve families who had met the Youth Services Eligibility tools (YSET) threshold move through two cycles (Phase1 to Phase7) of the Family Matters Program, which was based on the Prevention and Intervention Family Systems Model (PIFSM. In addition to the task outlined below, the consultant fulfilled any other du- ties requested by the company and agreed to by consultant. Duties

• Worked in partnership with parents/ caregivers to strengthen parental capacity and family rela- tions, to build resilience and protective factors, and to increase parental/caregiver engagement in their children/ young’s lives and their community.

• Assessed, planned, implemented, and reviewed the PIFSM process with each family using the tools provided by the agency.

• Assessed youth referred into the program using the YSET.

• Provided the youth and family with the support that was appropriate for their level of need.

• Engaged with families on a regular basic to develop and maintain a supportive empowering relation founded on mutual respect and trust.

• Guided families through the process of determining their strengths and resilience to indepen- dently seek advice, accessed services and managed issues that affect their safety, health, and wellbeing.

• Provided information and practical support that assisted parents/caregivers in developing parental skills to improve relations within the family.

• Worked in partnership with families to develop tools that helped strengthen their ability to de- velop their own strategies for managing crisis situations, as well as a range of social and per- sonal issues.

• Explored targeted activities in partnership with families that reduced child/young person’s risk-taking behaviours that enabled them to make their positive choices.

• Adhered to legal requirements associated with duty of care to report cases of child abuse in accordance with the Ministry of Social Transformation (MOST) Department of human ser- vices child protection protocols.

• Established clearly defined relationship parameters with all stakeholders. Social Worker (Call responder suicide helpline) Saint National Mental Wellness Centre December 2017 - April 2018

Duties

• Assisted in the provision of crisis intervention, immediate support, referral, and safety plan- ning to callers to ensure safety and adequate and appropriate access to services.

• Assisted in acting as a liaison between actual referral services and caller to ensure appropriate referral and assistance.

• Provided accurate information and support in a safe and confidential environment to callers through listening and responding to calls to ensure safety and support

• Assisted in the preparation of quarterly reports through documentation to ensure accountabili- ty and accuracy compilation of data.

• Managed the Unit in the absence of the Supervisor through coordination and supervision to ensure professionalism, efficiency, and timely reporting.

• Recorded calls through use of logs and documentation to ensure accountability and proper documentation.

• Promoted caller confidentiality through appropriate recording and reporting to ascertain priva- cy and dignity of callers.

• Assisted in conducting adequate checks and follow –ups for updates and information through assessment to ensure efficiency and timely delivery of service.

• Attended support group meetings, training sessions and mandatory debriefing sessions through participation and networking to ensure up to date information and self- care needs under the supervision of the Unit manager.

• Assisted in conducting necessary research through documentation and participation to ensure updates on issues at hand and appropriate intervention strategies. Social Worker Intern

January 2016- April 2016 Division of Human Services September 2016- December 2016 Division of Human Services Duties

The focus of the establishment was on providing the necessary services to children and family. This program was also liable for protecting the rights of children, to conduct clinical interventions and to encourage family preservation through counselling and mediation services.

• Provided support services to individuals and families experiencing domestic and psycho-so- cial problems.

• Co-ordinated national training in child abuse management.

• Improved the public awareness of matters relating to vulnerable persons, children, and fami- lies.

• Provided an alternative placement for children in need of care and protection.

• Began the healing process of children in crisis. Psychiatric Social Work Intern

February 2017- April 2017 Saint Lucia National Mental Wellness Centre January 2015 – April 2015 Saint Lucia National Mental Wellness Centre Duties

Psychiatric social workers typically conduct interviews to determine the appropriate services to offer mental health patients and their families. Care plans are developed including that of counselling, sup- port services, treatment methods and referrals, as well as periodically review their patient and patient family situations and amend the care plans, as necessary. Front Office Agent and Reservations

March 2010-2012 Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & beach Resort Concierge Agent

December 2008-2010 Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & beach Resort Telesales Agent

August 2007-2008 Cable & Wireless Call Centre

2005-2007 Job Training while at school (Sir Arthur Lewis Community College)

• Job training in the accounts department at Coco Resorts

• Job training in the VIP suit at ICC Cricket World cup for a period of seven days

• Job training at Sandals Halcyon for the period of three months during this time I was trained in several departments at the hotel.

Special Certificates

• Certificate of Completion Family Counsellor Training conducted under the Community, Fami- ly and Youth Resilience Program. (CFYR)

• Certificate of Completion “Expanding our Therapy Skills Toolbox: Understanding Psycholog- ical Consequences of Trauma, learning about Effective Treatments and Practical Skills to Support Individuals in Crisis and Improving Provider Self-Care”

• Certificate of participation in Understanding Positive Youth Development & The Adolescent Brain Outline

• RBTT young leaders Certificate of Distinction for outstanding services to the national com- munity in promoting Teamwork, Leadership and Community Spirit (2002 &2003)

• Certificate of Appreciation for fulfilling Rank Prefect duties.

• Award for most consistent student,

• The Young Leader Debate 2003 Certificate of Participation.

• Junior Achievement of St Lucia Recognition Awards for top achiever and top salesperson

(2003-2004).

• Graduating Class Special Award Valedictorian for the class of 2004/5.

• Graduating Class Special Award Most Outstanding Debater for the class of 2004/5.

• Graduating Class Special Award Most Outstanding Student for the class of 2004/5. Extra-Curricular

• President of Junior Achievement

• Public Relations Officer of Young Leaders.

• Rank prefect.

• Active member of the student council.

• Member of school choir, drama group and public speaker and debater (won several debate competitions),

• Participated in Youth Parliament

• Voluntary work: assist children with behavioural challenges through voluntary counselling sessions in the community at large.

References

1. Dr Andrian Barquin Fors - General Psychiatric Contact detail: email- dr.barquinfors@gmail.- com Telephone # 535-***-****

2. Dr. Winston Powell- (C. E.O) - BSc (Hons) magister atrium. P.H.D. Psychology & Child Development CERT. Hypnosis Behavioural/ Educational Modification Consultant for Winter Garden Contact detail: email- ad3kr2@r.postjobfree.com #868-***-****. 3. Mr. Henry Mangal- Consul General of St. Lucia in Canada (Toronto) Contact detail: email- ad3kr2@r.postjobfree.com Telephone# 1-758-***-**** (Home) 1-758-***-**** (Cell)

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