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Akinniyi Dare

Lawrenceville,GA

Summary

Experienced Psych Educator and Mental Health Case Manager at SummitRidge Hospital, focused on patient-centered and family-focused care. Enhancing holistic well-being and recovery outcomes through collaborative approaches and empathetic listening.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Psych Educator/Clinical Case Manager

SummitRidge Hospital
Lawrenceville, GEORGIA
05.2022 - Current
  • My approach is based on core values, including unwavering patience and deep respect for individuals and their families' unique perspectives and experiences. I prioritized patients' autonomy while engaging clients through motivational interviewing, and practicing reflective listening to understand their needs and feelings in meeting and supporting them where they are.
  • I often create an inclusive and supportive environment that fosters an unbiased therapeutic relationship, encouraging individuals to verbalize, feel valued, and be understood. This approach ensures an approximate value of 100% engagement in all my interactions with clients.
  • I always aimed to promote holistic well-being and empowerment, guiding my clients toward a healthier and happier life.
  • Provided psychiatric or personal care to emotionally disturbed or cognitively impaired patients.

Mental Health Technician

Ridgeview Behavioral Hospital
Monroe, GEORGIA
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Provided compassionate psychiatric and personal care to emotionally disturbed, and cognitively impaired patients, ensuring their comfort and safety during treatment.
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of each patient, addressing a wide range of mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia.
  • Utilized evidence-based strategies to encourage positive behaviors through well-structured reward systems, fostering a supportive environment that motivated patients to engage in their recovery process. Thereby increasing clients' satisfaction by an estimated value of 22%.
  • Maintained dynamic and detailed documentation of patient activities and behaviors across all locations within the facility, ensuring accurate records that facilitate effective communication among staff, and support ongoing evaluation of treatment efficacy.

Education

Master of Science - Medical Social Work

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
12-2024

Ph.D. - Animal Science

Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Nigeria
12-2018

Skills

  • Therapeutic communication
  • Empathetic and reflective listening
  • Dynamic self-reflection
  • Cultural awareness
  • Resiliency
  • Team spirit

Affiliations

  • Singing and Dancing
  • Omnivorous Reader

Accomplishments

  • Phi Alpha Honor Society - Excellence in scholarship and professional standards.

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Psych Educator/Clinical Case Manager

SummitRidge Hospital
05.2022 - Current

Mental Health Technician

Ridgeview Behavioral Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2022

Master of Science - Medical Social Work

Chamberlain University

Ph.D. - Animal Science

Obafemi Awolowo University

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