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Joshua Mbaka

Jonesboro,AR

Summary

Insightful professional (in progress ) in mental health care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in behavioral analysis, cognitive therapy techniques, and psychological assessment, ensuring comprehensive support and understanding of client needs. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving, crucial for facilitating positive outcomes in complex situations.

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years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

AOS Student Worker
08.2026 - Current

•Update course content in Canvas, Including assignments, due dates, announcements, and module information.

•Support Online instructions by helping them organize and prepare their Canvas Courses for each semester.

•Review courses for accessibility by checking headlines, links , images, and other materials to make them easier for all students to use.

•Check course functionality by reviewing links, videos, assignments, and course navigation to make sure they work properly.

Graduate Research Assistant

School of Media
01.2026 - 05.2026
  • Conducted research on News papers and School year book to support media research projects and identify relevant theoretical frameworks.
  • Managed research files, references, and source materials for consistent documentation and retrieval.
  • Prepared presentations, summaries, and draft manuscripts for academic review and publication.
  • Conducted extensive background research on specific topics, establishing a strong foundation for project success.
  • Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
  • Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.

Case Manager

Enugu State Teaching Hospital.
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Counseled clients on mental health or personal achievement.
  • Conducted scientific research of behavior or processes.
  • Counseled patients on healthy decision-making practices within the context of their daily lives.
  • Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with clients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Attended weekly supervision meetings with the supervising psychologist to discuss cases and collaborate on strategies for treatment planning.
  • Assisted in providing crisis intervention services to clients in need of immediate help.
  • Monitored client progress by tracking symptoms and behavior changes over time.
  • Observed interactions between parents and caregivers and children during family counseling sessions.
  • Gathered data from interviews, surveys, medical records, or other sources to inform diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Student Counselor

National Youth Service Corps, NYSC
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
  • Created study guides and supporting materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
  • Delivered clear, informative lectures on subject matter framed to meet state standards.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Incorporated multimedia resources into the classroom setting to foster engagement.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
  • Collaborated with other teachers, administrators and parents to ensure student success.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.

Psychology Intern

Neuro Psychiatric Hospital Enugu
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Attended weekly team meetings and provided feedback on projects.
  • Supported clinical work of practicum students.
  • Conducted intake interviews with clients to assess their mental health needs.
  • Utilized evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
  • Conducted scientific research of behavior or processes.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans tailored to each client's individual needs.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of behavior modification programs.
  • Collected information through observation, interviews or surveys.
  • Treated patients using psychological therapies.
  • Acted as school resource for psychology students.
  • Prepared comprehensive psychological reports and presented findings to supervising psychologists.

Education

Psychology And Counseling

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Godfrey Okoye University Enugu
Enugu, Enugu
07.2020

High School Diploma -

University of Nigeria Secondary School Enugu .
Enugu, Enugu
07.2016

Skills

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • LGBTQ
  • Crisis intervention
  • Psychological reporting
  • Client assessment
  • Client monitoring
  • Team collaboration
  • Cultural competency
  • Psychological therapy treatments
  • Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
  • Organizational optimization
  • Attention to detail
  • Evidence-based treatment

Certification

  • National youth service corps. 2021-2022

References

References available upon request.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

AOS Student Worker
08.2026 - Current

Graduate Research Assistant

School of Media
01.2026 - 05.2026

Case Manager

Enugu State Teaching Hospital.
10.2022 - 06.2024

Student Counselor

National Youth Service Corps, NYSC
03.2021 - 02.2022

Psychology Intern

Neuro Psychiatric Hospital Enugu
07.2019 - 07.2020

High School Diploma -

University of Nigeria Secondary School Enugu .

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Godfrey Okoye University Enugu

Psychology And Counseling

Arkansas State University
Joshua Mbaka