Bhavani Devakaran

Blk ***, Bishan St **, #**-***, Singapore 570223 (Will be updated in 2021)

97775213

adirmc@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL DATA

Age: 29

Gender: Female

Nationality: Singaporean

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND & QUALIFICATIONS

Feb 2017 – Sept 2020 James Cook University (Singapore Campus) Masters of Clinical Psychology

July 2011 – Sept 2014 James Cook University (Singapore Campus) Bachelor of Psychology, Second Class Upper Honours Apr 2008 – May 2011 Republic Polytechnic (Singapore) Diploma in Biomedical Science

Jan 2004 – Dec 2007 Kuo Chuan Secondary School (Singapore) Cambridge ‘O’ Level Certificate

Jan 1998 – Dec 2003 Kuo Chuan Primary School (Singapore) Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE)

WORK AND VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE

May 2019 to Feb 2020 Metta Welfare Association- Metta Preschool

(Clinical Psychologist)

- Conduct Pre-Admission Screening for students who are referred to the centre.

- Conduct assessment of Primary School readiness

(Tool: WRAT 5)

- Conduct standardized cognitive assessments and

write reports for enrolment into special education schools or accommodation for students with

learning challenges in mainstream primary schools.

- Develop and deliver behavioural plans for students with challenging behaviour.

- Work with parents by providing assessment results and strategies to assist with their areas of concern.

- Coordinate among key stakeholders to execute

behavioural plan.

- Provide caregiver training on developmental needs of the students.

- Carry out any other duties as assigned by

management.

Sept 2018 to March 2018 NUH Psychiatry – Internship (Clinical Psychologist in Training)

- Conducted therapy with individuals with complex

psychiatric disorders - e.g. borderline personality disorders, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive

disorder, severe mood disorders, self-injurious

behaviours

- Received weekly individual supervision

Therapy approaches: Cognitive-behavioural therapy

(CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT),

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema-

informed Therapy, Motivational Interviewing

Clientele:

Mixed Gender

Adolescents and Adults referred to NUH Psychiatry

March 2018 to Aug 2018 JCUS Psychology Clinic – Internship (Clinical Psychologist in Training)

Feb 2020 to Sept 2020

- Conducted therapy with individuals across different age groups (children, adolescents, and adults) for differing presenting problems

- Administered, scored and produced psycho-

educational reports for various screening and

assessment tools: including the DASS-21, CORE-OM,

WISC-V, WIAT-III, WAIS-IV, WORLD-Singapore &

CTOPP-2

- Wrote psychological reports and case notes for both assessment and therapy cases

- Conducted introductory Mindfulness sessions for

JCUS staff and students

- Conducted screening calls (including suicide risk assessments)

- Received weekly Mindfulness sessions, group

supervision, educational psychology training and

individual supervision with Educational Psychologist

(Ms Karina Chai)

- Received weekly individual supervision

Therapy Approaches: Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy & Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Clientele:

Mixed Gender

Children (10 years and above), Adolescents and Adults referred to JCUS Psychology and KKH-JCU

Collaboration programme

Sept 2017 to Feb 2018 AWWA – Internship (Clinical Psychologist in Training)

Areas of work include AWWA’s Early Intervention

Centres (Fernvale, Kim Keat, Napiri and Hougang),

Kindle Garden Inclusive Preschool and Personal Care Service (Disability) programme.

- Conducted and produced reports for screening

(KBIT), IQ (SB5 & WPPSI) and Adaptive

Assessments (ABAS & VABS).

- Administered and scores Zarit Burden Inventory & Motivation Assessment Scale.

- Conducted clinical observations, interviews and

behavioural therapy interventions (Positive

Behaviour Support, PECS, FBA, ABC charts,

Activity Reinforcement Scheduling and

Psychoeducations)

- Volunteered for EIC Psychologist team during their workshop.

Therapy Approach: Behavioural Therapy

Clientele: Mixed Gender, 6 years and below for EIC and Preschool & 18 to 55 for PCSD.

Jan 2015 to Feb 2017 Institute of Mental Health, Singapore – Case Manager

- Working within a multidisciplinary team to

ensure continuity of holistic patient care.

- Interview, assess and evaluate needs of

admitted patients within 48 hours.

- Plan, coordinate, implement and monitor the

solutions to address those needs.

- Psychoeducate different patients and their families daily on illness, its symptoms, management, coping skills, relapse prevention, medication and treatment adherence.

- Providing case management service to patients

who are discharged from their acute general

psychiatry wards.

- Track patients who have exhibited past high-risk behaviours or at risk of becoming revolving door

patients and/or other special needs.

- Follow up with patient daily via telephonic mgt and manage health status after hospitalization

- Measure results of service through statistics

collection of CM data and tabulated information in MOHH's CCMS system

Common Diagnosis of my past and current clients:

Schizophrenia, Delusional disorders, Bipolar, Affective disorders, Mood disorders, Psychosis, Acute stress reactions, Adjustment disorders and Alcohol/Drug

dependence.

Age and Gender group: 18 and above Female adults

Case managed & assessed: Above 500

-Attend CPE talks and Grand Ward Round (Patient

case presentations)

-Attended department training (as mentioned below). Oct 2013 to Current Association of Women for Action and Research Helpliner – Volunteer

- Offered empathy, support, information and

encouragement to women (of all ages) in need of

assistance through the role of a Helpliner.

Aug 2013 to Dec 2013 National Kidney Foundation Singapore Befriender- Volunteer

- Planned and executed Mind Stimulating Activities that stimulate patient's brain through the utilisation of their motor skills and memory.

-Spent time with patients (aged 40 and above going through dialysis) keeping them company and talking to them.

30th July 2013 to 30th Sep 2013 Association of Women for Action and Research Intern

- Been professionally trained to offer empathy, support, information and encouragement to women (of all ages) in need of assistance through the role of a Helpliner.

-Ad-Hoc Admin Duties.

-Assisted in support services research and other work

(i.e., coordinations with clients and helping with managing support services related data and

appointments).

2011- 2012 Institute of Mental Health, Singapore

Befriender- Volunteer

- Conducted social and recreational activities.

- Spent time with patients (above 40 years of age in the long stay ward), kept them company by talking to them and just providing a listening ear.

2007 - 2010 Bharathaa Arts Singapore

Dancer- Co-choreographer, Trainer

- Choreograph & training juniors intensively

- Pre-planning, post planning and execution of event and major productions (Sat Devalaya)

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

2019 IJERPH

Masters Thesis published

Title: Smartphone Application in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology Training: Trainees’ Perspectives

https://www.mdpi.com/563388

2016 Institute of Mental Health, Singapore

Clinical Practice Improvement Programme (CPIP),

Institute of Healthcare Quality.

Mission statement: 90% of acute inpatients, in Ward XX, will have an effective discharge plan within their 2nd week of admission by July 2016.

Lead by Dr Mok Yee Ming (Senior Consultant of IMH) and Advised by A/Prof Swapna (Senior Consultant of IMH.

2015 – 2017 Attended Department trainings (Psychotropic drug training course, MSE Review training, Introduction to CBT course, CGI/GAF training and patient assessment training), Basic Case Management Course by CMSS &

Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Course.

2014 James Cook University, Singapore

Final Year Honours Thesis

Association between Leisure-Time Exercise,

Demographics, and Happiness among Singaporean

Adults.

2009 - 2010 Republic Polytechnic (Singapore)

Final Year Project

SAS-G301-2010-0090 – Activity analysis of enzyme

involved in Phytoredmediation

2009 Republic Polytechnic (Singapore)

Professional Profiling -

On Tan Tock Seng Hospital - Myths, Facts and

Development surrounding SARS in TTSH (G902)

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS & RECOGNITIONS

2020 Fun Fit Studio

Jump Fit Boots Instructor

Jump Fit Boots Basic Instructor Training

2020 AFAA

Group Fitness Instructor

2016 BollyDazz

Licensed Bollydazz Fitness Instructor

BollyDazz Instructor Training Workshop

2013 National Kidney Foundation

Received Facilitator Award

2012- 2013 James Cook University, Singapore

Mateship Program Student Mentor & Facilitator

2011 - 2012 Institute of Mental Health

Certificate of Appreciation (Volunteerism)

2011 Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Artist Certificate of Performance (Dance Masterclass by Dr Padma Subrahmanyam)

2010 Bharathaa Arts Singapore

Graduation in Indian Classical Dance (Bharathanatyam Arangetram)

SKILLS

Computer Knowledge

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) Adobe Photoshop

2019 CPR and AED certification (2 Years Validity)

2019 Standard First Aid Certification (2 Years Validity) LANGUAGES

Well Spoken: English & Tamil

Written: English & Tamil

DECLARATION

I declare that the information provided about me is true. I am willing to produce supporting documents if requested to do so. I am looking forward to learn a lot by working with your organization. Please feel free to contact me via e-mail for further enquires or clarifications if required.

Sincerely yours,

Bhavani Devakaran

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