Research Assistant Personal

RESUME

Beauty Muchakubvura

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Skilled mental health professional with experience in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of mental disorders as well as in conducting mental health and HIV researches

Languages

English

Education

1.Master of sciences in Clinical Psychology, University of Zimbabwe

2.Master of sciences in Counselling Psychology, Great Zimbabwe University (reading)

3.BSc hons in Psychology, University of Zimbabwe (2015)

Special trainings

1. Completed a one-year Psychology internship programme at Counselling Services Unit Clinic in Zimbabwe.

2. Trained in CBT therapy-Went through a CBT training facilitated by Doctor Tania Herbert (Australian registered clinical psychologist)

3. Trained in trauma informed care (Lamb International)

Areas of interest

Psychotherapy Depression and trauma psychotherapy Individual therapy Group &family therapy Behaviour therapy Self-esteem building Mental health counselling Person centred therapy Neuropsychological assessments CBT

Experience

5 years’ experience in clinical psychology practicing.

Professional skills

Ability to provide structured clinical assessments and clear case formulation

Ability to use standardised assessment tools

Ability to develop consistent and acceptable treatment plan with clear objectives

Ability to use different relaxation and stress management techniques

Ability to monitor and evaluate the progress of the client

Skilled in contemporary health interventions (behaviour activation therapy, positive psychology, emotion focused therapy for couples, CBT tele therapy etc)

Skilled in evidence-based psycho- therapy approaches (mainly CBT, Trauma -Focused CBT,)

Skilled in Crisis interventions and Psychological first Aid

Skilled in the Bio-psycho-social model in mental health.

Competences

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to develop rapport with the client

Good communication, problem solving, interpersonal and conflict- resolution skills

Interviewing skills

Cultural sensitivity

Ability to adhere to ethical considerations and principles with regard to work with vulnerable populations.

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT -RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR (2022 upto date)

Employment history

Intern Psychologist (Voluntary work, 2022)-MSc clinical psychology placement at government institutions.

Intern Psychologist (2021)- Counselling Services Unit Clinic Harare

Research Assistant, July 2019 –October 2020(employed by Solidarmed at Ngorima clinic in Bikita Masvingo

Junior Clinical Psychologist (internship), January 2018-July 2019(worked at Annex psychiatric unit)

Relief teacher,2018(worked at St Giles special school as a voluntary relief teacher)

Child practitioner, 2017(worked at Lufuno child Care centre in South Africa)

Personal Assistant, 2016 (Worked at Mangwana and Partners legal practitioners)

Relief teacher, 2008-2014(employed by the ministry of education at different schools)

Receptionist, 2007 (Employed by Wellcash Debt Collectors as a receptionist)

Mental health practice and research highlights

1. Intern Psychologist- Worked at Harare hospital Psychiatric Unit as an intern clinical psychologist in fulfillment of the requirements of MS Clinical Psychology at the University of Zimbabwe. Duties include the diagnosis, treatment and management of mental disorders.

2. Psychologist intern – Was employed by counseling services unit clinic as an intern psychologist

Duties include counseling, documentation of clients, report writing, organizing events, meetings and workshops, filing, and research, drafting presentations, attending meetings, trainings and workshops on behalf of the organization.

5. Research Assistant- was employed by Solidarmed Zimbabwe as a research assistant. Screened HIV patients for depression and enrolled them into the clinical trial. Assessed patients at scheduled visits and referred them for further management if necessary.

6. Clinical Psychologist (Internship)- worked as a clinical psychologist at Annex Psychiatric unit. Did patient history take, screening, MSE, diagnosis, treatment, client rehabilitation and management

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