Registered Social Worker - Employee Wellbeing Administrator
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PELAGIA T IIMBILI
SOCIAL WORKER
Professional Summary
Developing human potential and fulfilment of human needs through working With and enabling people to achieve the best possible level of personal and social wellbeing. Working towards achieving social justice through social development and social change.
Experienced and empathetic Medical Social Worker with a robust background in crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to assess and address complex psychosocial needs, develop and implement individualized care plans, support patients and families through challenging healthcare journeys. Adept at leveraging extensive experience in both medical and correctional settings to enhance patient care and outcomes. Ministry of Health and Social Services.
(2022- Present) Walvis Bay State Hospital
• Provide hospital-based social work services, focusing on crisis intervention for individuals experiencing mental health crises, including psychosis and substance-induced psychosis.
• Deliver in-patient care coordination, collaborating with psychiatrists and medical teams to develop effective treatment plan.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement immediate interventions to stabilize patients in acute mental health crises.
• Support patients and families by providing education on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
• Facilitate discharge planning, ensuring patients are connected to ongoing support and outpatient care services.
Namibian Correctional Service
(2019-2022) Evaristus Shikongo Correctional Facility
• Led rehabilitation-focused case management for offenders, creating individualized care plans to address mental health challenges and substance abuse recovery.
• Facilitated comprehensive reintegration programs to support offenders transitioning back into society, connecting them with community resources and vocational training.
• Conducted one-on-one and group therapy sessions to address trauma, improve emotional regulation, and build resilience.
• Spearheaded mental health awareness initiatives within the facility, reducing stigma and encouraging offender participation in therapeutic programs.
• Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of progress and outcomes, ensuring compliance with institutional and legal standards.
(2017-2018) Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty
Eradication and Social Welfare (Intern)
• Supported initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of children in Namibia, focusing on child protection and advocacy
• Assisted in developing programs to address issues such as child neglect, abuse, and access to education.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of policies and services.
• Maintained accurate records and contributed to reports used for policy- making and program development.
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Afrikaans
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Education
BA Social Work
University of Namibia
2012 - 2017
References
Assitant Commisioner L. Negongo
Namibian Correctional service
Phone: +264-**-*******
Superintendent E. Shalukeni
Namibian Correctional service
Phone: +264-*********
Jacobina Shikesho (Wellness Officer)
Ministry of Health and Social Services (MHSS)
Phone: +264-********
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