Clinical Counselor Mental Health

Samwel O. Kebaya:- PhD; LPC-I, QMHP-CS; LCDC.

*** **** ****** **, *********, TX 76011. Tel: 972-***-****;

E-mail ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

LPC-I, LCDC psychotherapist (Texas).

PhD in Psychology with a focus in Health & Psychotherapy;

EDUCATION

2010-2016. University of Central Nicaragua (UNC): - PhD in Psychology with a focus in Health & Psychotherapy.

1985-1987. Kenyatta University in Kenya: – Master of Art in Educational Psychology Degree, with a focus in Counseling Psychology.

1980-1984. Nairobi University in Kenya- (Kenyatta College): – Bachelor of Education, major in Mathematics & Chemistry.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

01/20/2021- Therapist Perimeter Behavioral Hospital-Arlington, Texas

02/03/2020- 30/12/2021: - Psychotherapist- Volunteers of America (VOA)-Fort Worth Texas-USA

Conducted substance use assessments and urinalysis collections to ensure compliance with treatment plan; Clinical screening and assessments for psychiatric and substance use disorder.

09/01/2016- 12/31/2019- Mental Health Specialist V, Texas Juvenile and Justice Department.

Screening, Diagnosis, Evaluation and assessment, psycho-education sessions, Psychotherapy/Counseling; trauma /Crisis counseling, referral/placement

09/01/2014 – 08/31/2016: QMHP-CS & LCDC Substance use disorder Counselor, MHRTC.

Conducted substance use assessments and urinalysis collections to ensure compliance with treatment plan

08/19/2013 - 08/19/2014: High school Math Teacher, Duncanville High School.

Taught Algebra; MMA and Geometry, Testing and grading students, Analyzing Grades, Taught skills and techniques to school aged children using a variety of media in school program classes

12/19/2011- 08/30/2013: Treatment Counselor, East Texas Treatment Center, Waskom, Texas.

Facilitated weekly individual, family and group therapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with a variety of disorders, conducted substance use assessments and urinalysis collections to ensure compliance with treatment plan, provided clinical screening and assessments for psychiatric and substance use disorder, documented individual clients progress towards treatment goals and daily activities, participated in case analysis and treatment plan meetings with fellow staff members

03/2011- 11/2011: Field Supervisor, Veterinary Medical Clinic in Arlington, Texas.

Data analysis/ Auditing and documentation, labeling, packaging, distribution of pharmaceutical products, tutoring/Coaching Mathematics; Physical Science; Chemistry (High school and College Students).

03/2011—06/2011: Behavior therapist/technician, Catholic Charities of Fort Worth, Texas.

Provided Group education, therapy and family education to children and families, behavior observation, interviewing and documentation, documented individual clients progress towards treatment goals and daily activities, participated in case analysis and treatment plan meetings with fellow staff members

08/2010--- 01/2011. Treatment Counselor, Drugs and alcohol disorders, Delaware Department of Correction (Crest North Program).

Conducted substance use assessments and urinalysis collections to ensure compliance with treatment plan, clinical screening and assessments for psychiatric and substance use disorder, facilitated individual therapy and psycho-education to clients (depression, anxiety, PTSD, loss/grief, sexual abuse and anger management, facilitated weekly mental health and substance abuse group sessions, psychosocial assessments and maintained computerized clinical documentation and chart integrity for clients, implemented behavioral interventions and modifications to children and adolescents as per the treatment plan

2008—08/2010. Mental Behavior Associate, Meadow Wood Behavioral Health Systems.

Conducted substance use assessments and urinalysis collections to ensure compliance with treatment plan, clinical screening and assessments for psychiatric and substance use disorder, facilitated mental health services to the Substance use and mental disorder treatment Program - provided individual therapy and psycho-education to clients (depression, anxiety, PTSD, loss/grief, sexual abuse and anger management, conducted weekly mental health and substance abuse group sessions, performed psychosocial assessments and maintained computerized clinical documentation and chart integrity for clients

2006– 2008. Behavior Therapist/ Teacher, ADVO SERV School and Group Homes Inc., Delaware

Provided Individual and Group Counseling/Psycho-social education, taught /assesses/tested/tutored Math and Chemistry, participation as a team member in I.E.P Programs, taught skills and techniques to school aged children using a variety of media in school program classes

1989-2005. Psychology instructor and Counselor, Moi University.

Provided Behavior/Careers Counseling, provided Student Orientations, facilitated Academic programs, taught Research Methods, Mathematics and Chemistry, taught Statistics, measurement and evaluation, implemented behavioral interventions and modifications to children and adolescents as per the treatment plan

1988-1989.Psychology Instructor, Kenyatta University

Taught Research Methods, Statistics, Measurement and Evaluation, testing and grading students, analyzing Grades, teaching Mathematics and Chemistry, participated in research study looking at the relationship with empathy and self-control and the attachment between children and their primary caregiver, participated in research study on perception of problems and help seeking among University students.

1987-1988.Tutor/Instructor, Kisii Teacher’s Training College.

Taught Research Methods, Statistics, Measurement and Evaluation, taught pedagogue, Mathematics and Chemistry, testing and grading students, analyzing Grades, taught skills and techniques to school aged children using a variety of media in school program classes, prepared curriculum following the National Standards for Education, implement outlined teaching plan and make adjustments to curriculum based on specific class and child needs and abilities, and provide problem solving skills to empower children while allowing them to use their creativity

1985-1986. Gesusu High school.

Taught Math (algebra, calculus, geometry) and Science (Chemistry), testing and grading students, analyzing Grades, taught skills and techniques to school aged children using a variety of media in school program classes

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