Jordan Kwamanakweenda
Elizabethtown,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dedicated therapist with different evidence-based counseling and stress reduction skills. Facilitated clients' well-being and personal goal achievement by providing insight, establishing clear objectives and outlining execution strategies. Compassionate person with excellent methodological diagnostic skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychometrician
First Choice Neurology
Boca Raton, FL
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted intake interviews with patients gathering information and assessing for any psychological issues.
- Administered multiple assessments to patients with presenting problems including memory, attention, language, and other cognitive difficulties.
- Scored assessments and prepared them for interpretation and recommendations.
Psychology Trainee
Broward Health North Medical Center
Deerfield Beach, FL
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided evidence-based psychotherapy in a large county hospital to diverse groups of adults and older adults receiving physical rehabilitation for stroke, spinal cord injury, head injury, amputation, and various other conditions.
- Psychoeducation services were provided to both patients and their families to help facilitate adjustment to their life-changing illness or injury.
- Conducted interviews, neuropsychological, and psychological assessments to assess patient’s cognitive functioning as well as mental status.
- Presented in-service to rehabilitation staff on psychological topics related to medical services and attended weekly interdisciplinary case conferences.
- Discussed cases in weekly individual and group supervisions.
Psychology Trainee
Nova Southeastern University, Psychological Services Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided individual, evidence-based, psychotherapy with adults presenting with depression, anxiety, severe and persistent mental illness, social skills problems, stress, and other mental health issues.
- Conducted intake interviews which consisted of comprehensive clinical interviews and mental status exams.
- Presented and discussed cases in weekly individual and group supervision.
- Participated in video-audio-digital recording review with simulated clients through Theravue platform to master specific therapeutic skills.
Therapeutic Support Staff Extern
Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services. T.W. Ponessa & Associates
Lancaster, PA
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Worked with therapeutic support staff during placement experiences observing clients in school settings.
- Attended weekly supervision and mentor group meetings discussing placement and interactions with clients.
- Researched issues related to clients.
Neuropsychology Extern
Providence Behavioral Health
Lancaster, PA
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked alongside board-certified neuropsychologist during placement experiences observing clients in intake interviews while taking notes and neuropsychological assessments.
- Learned how client payment works with insurance companies.
- Assisted supervisor with writing reports as well as filing individual charts.
Education
PsyD - Clinical Psychology
Nova Southeastern University, College of Psychology
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2023
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Nova Southeastern University, College of Psychology
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology
Millersville University
Millersville, PA05.2018
Skills
- SPSS27
- MS Office
- Team-building
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Organization and Time Management
- Excellent Communication
Accomplishments
- Top Presenter, Data Blitz, Society for Neurosports, 2021
- Undergraduate Dean’s List, Millersville University, 2014-2018
Affiliations
- American Psychological Association, student member, (2020-present)
- American Psychological Association (Division 22), student member, (2021-present)
- American Psychological Association (Division 47), student member, (2020-2021)
- American Psychological Association (Division 12), student member, (2018-2020)
Timeline
Psychometrician
First Choice Neurology
06.2021 - 05.2022
Psychology Trainee
Broward Health North Medical Center
08.2020 - 08.2021
Psychology Trainee
Nova Southeastern University, Psychological Services Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
Therapeutic Support Staff Extern
Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services. T.W. Ponessa & Associates
01.2018 - 05.2018
Neuropsychology Extern
Providence Behavioral Health
05.2017 - 08.2017
PsyD - Clinical Psychology
Nova Southeastern University, College of Psychology
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Nova Southeastern University, College of Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology
Millersville University
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