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Akaosa Eleanya

Raleigh

Summary

Empathetic Outpatient Therapist, a Clinical Psychotherapist and North Carolina Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) motivated to help every client learn healthy means of dealing with mental and emotional difficulties. Dedicated to provide compassionate, results-oriented and solution-focused care, using aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness etc. Looking for job opportunity to work with children, young adults and adults.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Outpatient Therapist

The Carter Clinic
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
  • Maintained confidential records related to individual patient treatment using Practice Fusion.
  • Managed caseload of 40+ patients with mental health challenges, substance dependence and co-occurring disorders.
  • Collaborated with 20+ person multidisciplinary treatment team to discuss treatment plans, progress and discharge decisions.
  • Conducted psychological assessments and evaluation for adults and children to help address variety of clinical concerns and performed educational testing of intelligence and personality assessment results.

Intensive In-Home Psychotherapist (QMHP-C&A)

Strategic Therapy Associates Inc
02.2018 - 03.2021
  • Providing psychotherapy to at-risk children, adults and families. Using Strategic Therapy Techniques, CBT and DBT to help at risk children diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, CD, Depression, Anxiety Disorders etc., to mitigate their maladaptive behaviors, avoid being kicked out of school and preventing unnecessary placements in institutions
  • Also using these techniques to work with adults and families in taking responsibility in the prevention of abuse and mitigating their own maladaptive behaviors

Mental Health Psychotherapist

Turning Point Family Services
02.2019 - Current

• Provides help and psychotherapy for adults with mental health illness or intellectual developmental disabilities cope with emotional, mental, and sometimes dependency disorders. Help clients that might be struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, marital and family problems, difficulties caused by aging, or could be dealing with stress and anxiety.
• Provide various mental health services with goal of patient recovery.
• Conduct intakes and monitor individual, group, and family therapies.
• Develop service plans and conduct reviews as needed throughout duration of treatment.
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services.
• Complete and maintain documentation according to federal and state guidelines.
• Using CBT and DBT techniques.

Clinical Psychology

Duke Pain Clinic (Internship)
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Performs psychometric testing, mechanical and pharmacological psychological evaluations, and biofeedback
  • Performs psychotherapy on patients with chronic pain and psychiatric illnesses or difficulties, and performs consult liaison with other professionals like neuropsychologists, psychiatrists and specialists physicians in formulating best care possible for patients
  • Organized, participated and led some group and family therapy such as Men's Group dealing chronic pain, depression, anxiety, PTSD, suicide ideation etc., Fibromyalgia Group, Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Group, Migraine Group etc
  • Supervised by Mariam Feliu PsyD and Christopher Edwards Ph.D

Patient Care Manager

Dependable Nursing Alliance
01.2012 - 02.2018
  • Overseeing home health care patients and ensuring patient satisfaction
  • Duties include performing employee scheduling and payroll, acting compliant officer for Medicaid and Medicare patients
  • Procures and maintains new patient accounts for company and resolves employees/patients complaints and conflicts
  • Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process
  • Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies
  • Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 150 patients, providing guidance and leadership to over 90 employees across more than two departments

Field Service Manager

Dish Network
10.2005 - 11.2011
  • Supervised and coordinated work duties for 50 technicians
  • Performed coaching and training for new employees and existing
  • Successfully monitored employee performance through assessment and evaluations with an 80% retention rate
  • Spearheaded the implementation of professional development programs to augment strong team members and strengthen the weaker skills in employees
  • Resolved technical issues with home and commercial installations for customers and technicians, leading to 95% satisfaction rate (2009/2010)
  • Troubleshoot over 200 local customers' malfunctioning equipment and provided technical support for wired and wireless network on a daily basis

Licensed Psychological Associates

Brighterlife Psychological And Behavioral Services
02.2022 - Current
  • Performed Psychological Evaluations: Autism, IDD, ADHD, Learning Disability, Anxiety, PTSD, etc.
  • Expedited diagnosis timelines by conducting thorough clinical interviews to gather relevant background information on clients.
  • Enhanced client progress by implementing evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions.
  • Increased treatment effectiveness by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.
  • Facilitated positive outcomes in clients by providing tailored psychoeducational support and resources.
  • Improved patient satisfaction levels with empathetic communication and active listening skills.

Education

Master of Arts - Psychology Clinical

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
2017

Master of Arts - License Psychological Associates (LPA),

Health Service Provider-Psychological Associate
NC

Certification - Clinical Research Associate

The Clinical Research Training Institute
Houston

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Winston Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
2012

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Electronics Engineering Technology

ECPI College of Technology
Raleigh, NC
2005

Skills

  • PSYCHOLOGY:
  • Case Management
    Family Therapy
    Treatment Planning
    Behavioral Health
    Crisis Intervention
    Rehabilitation
    Psychotherapy
  • Clinical Interview and Assessment -WAIS, WISC, WCJ, MMPI, ADOS-2, Vineland-3, Conner's, CDI, BDI, ABAS-3, Millon, MMPI-3, etc
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Understanding of all types of assessments and testing used in psychology
  • Play Therapy
  • Very quick in building rapport clients
  • Experience with clients of all ages (adults, adolescence and children) of all backgrounds and conditions
  • Ability to work with team of psychologists, doctors and other professionals in system
  • Telehealth

References

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES: Anber Margaretten, NC Public Safety, Number: 919-815-9209. Endir Bassey, CEO Dependable Nursing, Number: 919-649-3384. Fedna Jean, Turning Point Family Services, Number:336-524-3730.

PERSONAL REFERENCES:Okafor Omoji, Number: 919-523-2205. Ada Okebe, Number: 919-390-8226. Anya Odim, Number: 919-451-6337.

Timeline

Licensed Psychological Associates

Brighterlife Psychological And Behavioral Services
02.2022 - Current

Outpatient Therapist

The Carter Clinic
03.2021 - 03.2023

Mental Health Psychotherapist

Turning Point Family Services
02.2019 - Current

Intensive In-Home Psychotherapist (QMHP-C&A)

Strategic Therapy Associates Inc
02.2018 - 03.2021

Clinical Psychology

Duke Pain Clinic (Internship)
01.2017 - 06.2017

Patient Care Manager

Dependable Nursing Alliance
01.2012 - 02.2018

Field Service Manager

Dish Network
10.2005 - 11.2011

Master of Arts - Psychology Clinical

North Carolina Central University

Master of Arts - License Psychological Associates (LPA),

Health Service Provider-Psychological Associate

Certification - Clinical Research Associate

The Clinical Research Training Institute

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Winston Salem State University

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Electronics Engineering Technology

ECPI College of Technology
Akaosa Eleanya