Hazeezat Ayobami Adewumi
Hamilton,ON
Summary
A PhD candidate in clinical psychology with extensive experience and knowledge in DSM-IV classification. Highly skilled in evaluating patient behaviour and mental state through observation, interviews, and administration of questionnaires. Passionate about offering expert support for clients' emotional, physical, and mental needs while bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational, and conflict management skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the planning, implementation, and documentation of 5 programs designed to meet clients' social, emotional, physical, and personal needs, impacting over 20 individuals.
- Supported 10+ individuals in executing their individualized daily living plans, improving their independence and daily functionality.
- Monitored and provided feedback for 15 training sessions, ensuring staff received the necessary skills to support client development and care.
- Documented over 100 progress notes, effectively tracking client achievements, behavioral changes, and concerns, ensuring timely interventions by the interdisciplinary team.
- Successfully facilitated the transition of 2 individuals from care to independent living in society, contributing to their reintegration and community participation.
Volunteer
Ifako Primary Health Centre
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Provided counseling and support in maternal health with a focus on the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT)
- Assisted in record-keeping of pregnant women visits, deliveries, and PMTCT
- Monitored PMTCT and TB in the state and was able to identify over 100 women with hepatitis B and C and provide the necessary care to them.
Supervised Clinical Internship
Regional Mental Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Attended to over 100 patients in OPD, wards, and daycare.
- Delivered 15 psycho-educative lectures to groups of patients and caregivers, contributing to improved mental health awareness and patient engagement.
- Conducted 25 pre-discharge counseling sessions, resulting in a 20% increase in patient satisfaction and understanding of post-discharge care.
Facilitated 40 family counseling sessions and treatment adherence support meetings, leading to a 30% improvement in patient treatment compliance - Organized ten occupational therapy sessions, helping patients develop coping strategies and improve daily functioning.
One School One Counselor
Teach for India
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Conducted 10 workshops for students and parents, enhancing awareness of mental health topics, reaching over 250 participants.
- Facilitated 5 group counseling sessions and 10 individual counseling sessions, improving emotional well-being and coping strategies for over 20 students.
- Trained 20 teachers through 5 educational sessions on recognizing and managing different disorders, punishment alternatives, and reinforcement techniques, improving classroom management effectiveness.
- Screened 100 students for learning disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and depression, identifying 30 students who required further intervention or support.
- Completed 40 detailed student histories, providing probable diagnoses for 25 students and recommending further assessments or interventions.
Education
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa07.2025
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, India01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
University of Pune
Pune, India07.2013
High School Diploma -
Chalkheel Secondary School
Lagos, Nigeria05.2007
Primary School Certificate -
Rahmat Islamiyyah Nur/Primary School
Lagos, Nigeria01.2001
Skills
- Microsoft Office and SPSS
- DSM-IV Classification
- First aid and safety
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Management
- Client documentation
- Goal Setting
- Social Skills Development
- Crisis Management
- Individualized Support Planning
- Certified in CPR/AED
Conferencepresentations
Study Of Androgynization and Aggression among Nigerian Students Living In India, 52nd National and 21st International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology [IAAP], Jaipur Rajasthan, 2017, 2017-01-01
References
- Mrs. Aparna Satpute, Psychology Department, Modern College Arts, Commerce, and Science, Shivajinagar, Pune, India, +919689896701, satputeaps@gmail.com
- Dr. Sairaj M. Patki, Assistant Professor (Psychology), Department of Social Sciences, Flame University, Lavale, India, +919921603393, Sairaj.patki@flame.edu.in
- Dr. A.P. Folorunsho, Director Primary Health Care and Disease Control, Kwara State Primary Health Development Agency, Ministry of Health, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, 08034529346, afpfolorunsho@yahoo.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading books
- Traveling
- Meeting people and leveraging their contacts, relationships, and connections for mutual benefit.
Certificationsandawards
- Certificate in Learning Disability
- Certificate in Ethical Hacking and N+
- Certificate of Honor from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control [NYSC CDS]
- Certificate in Basic and Advanced Remedial Education
- Certificate of Training and Supervision in Basic and Advanced Practical Approach to Psychotherapy: RECEBT
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
01.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Ifako Primary Health Centre
01.2018 - 01.2022
Supervised Clinical Internship
Regional Mental Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2017
One School One Counselor
Teach for India
01.2016 - 01.2017
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
University of Johannesburg
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
University of Pune
High School Diploma -
Chalkheel Secondary School
Primary School Certificate -
Rahmat Islamiyyah Nur/Primary School
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