Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Languages
Software
Work Availability
Hi, I’m

Paula Da Silva

Boston,MA
Paula Da Silva

Summary

Proactive Psychologist specializing in Emotional and Psychological Health of Women with extensive experience in patient diagnosis, customized treatment plans, and psychoeducational workshops. Skilled in clinical supervision, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and crisis intervention. Strong background in training future psychologists and fostering professional networks to improve mental health services. Qualified [Job Title] offering expertise in mental health with focus on assessing and measuring mental capabilities of individuals. Qualified to contract, administer, score and interpret psychometric tests of personality, psychopathology, and intelligence. Well-versed expert at leveraging test results and assessments to objectively review patient specific proficiencies and needs. Caring and analytical Psychologist with experience assessing and treating patients. Expert at observing and interviewing, developing treatment plans and conducting research. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills when working with diverse team of mental health professionals.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Paula Silva - Psychological Empowerment and Consul

Psychologist - Emotional an Psychological of Women
09.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Interviewed, observed, and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
  • Managed caseload of individual clients, couples, and family therapy sessions.
  • Developed customized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
  • Contributed to team development by providing clinical supervision to junior psychologists or interns seeking licensure.
  • Facilitated psychoeducational workshops for patients and families, increasing understanding of mental health issues and available resources.
  • Trained future psychologists on best practices, counseling techniques, assessment and consultation.
  • Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques tailored towards each client''s specific symptomatology while monitoring progress throughout treatment duration.
  • Established a strong professional network with local healthcare providers, enhancing referral partnerships and improving accessibility to mental health services for patients in need.
  • Conducted thorough psychological assessments using various testing methods to provide accurate diagnoses and inform treatment strategies.
  • Enhanced patient well-being through the integration of mindfulness-based interventions and relaxation techniques into therapeutic sessions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and group therapy sessions.
  • Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
  • Led group therapy sessions focusing on specific topics such as stress management, coping skills development, or relationship building techniques for improved interpersonal functioning.
  • Studied and applied practices from professional reports and literature along with therapies focused on patient needs.
  • Expanded professional knowledge by attending conferences and participating in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of psychology.
  • Conducted patient observations by monitoring behavior and documented physical health, family history and medications in mental health assessment reports.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings, offering constructive feedback, and maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, de-escalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
  • Critically analyzed and interpreted reports related to opioid addiction, self-harm and psychosis across many healthcare domains.
  • Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide interactive and supportive environment for clients to process experiences and learn new coping skills.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care.
  • Led psychoeducational classes, workshops and seminars.
  • Defined core problems and determined key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns.
  • Evaluated dynamics of different personnel groups through range of planned activities and programs.

Decentralization Fund Program - United Natios

Project Technical Assistant
10.2017 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and stakeholders.
  • Conducted post-project evaluations to assess overall success and identify areas for improvement in future projects.
  • Improved collaboration among team members through proactive communication and problem-solving initiatives.
  • Assisted in the development of technical documentation for improved project management processes.

Professional Center and Employer

Trainer of Trainer
08.2011 - 10.2017

Job overview

  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
  • Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to create accurate training content.
  • Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
  • Delivered dynamic presentations to facilitate learning and retention among diverse audiences.
  • Facilitated team-building exercises to foster collaboration between department members.
  • Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to identify gaps in knowledge and skills, informing future program development.
  • Contributed to the retention of top talent by providing employees with the resources and support necessary to excel in their roles.
  • Improved learning outcomes with application of adult learning principles in all training programs.
  • Customized leadership development programs, resulting in marked increase in leadership capabilities across departments.
  • Led cross-functional team to update training curricula, keeping pace with industry changes.
  • Developed comprehensive evaluation system to measure training effectiveness and inform future improvements.
  • Engaged with subject matter experts to ensure training content accuracy and relevance.
  • Analyzed training data to identify trends and areas for improvement, leading to more targeted training efforts.
  • Elevated participant engagement by developing interactive training modules.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
  • Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
  • Established and maintained quality control standards.
  • Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
  • Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
  • Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for [Type] and [Type] training courses.
  • Developed and implemented successful onboarding program.

Cape Verdean Institute for Children and Adolescent

Director and Psychology
03.2005 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
  • Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
  • Putting Together a strategy to defend children's rights.
  • Assisting Child victims os sexual abuse.
  • Create programs to promote children's rights and duties
  • working with families in social vulnerability
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.

Education

Moscow Pedagogical State University
Moscow, Russian

Master of Arts from Psychology
06.2023

University Overview

  • Diploma Honor
  • Completed AP course in
  • Professional Development: Socio-psychological features of the prevention of deviant behavior of adolescents

Moscow Pedagogical State University
Moscow, Russian

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology And Pedagogy
06.2001

University Overview

  • [Honor's Society Name] Member
  • Elected to [Elected Position] for [Student Organization, Fraternity or Sorority] in [Year]
  • Professional Development: [Subject]

Ludgereo Lima
Mindelo / Cape Verd

High School Diploma
09.1996

University Overview

  • [Scholarship Name] Scholarship Recipient

Skills

  • Emotional awareness
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Child Psychology
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Behavior Analysis
  • Mental Health Diagnosis
  • Professional Networking
  • Family therapy
  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Adult psychology
  • Foster parent support
  • Marriage counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Case Management
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Psychotherapy Techniques
  • Empathy Development
  • Adolescent psychology
  • Social Work
  • Treatment implementation
  • Consultations
  • Integrated healthcare models
  • Geriatric Psychology
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Behavior Observation
  • Rapport Building
  • Psychological interventions
  • Decision-Making
  • Social Services
  • Psychological Therapy Treatments
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Interpersonal Skills Development
  • Crisis Management
  • Patient Needs Assessment
  • Treatment coordination
  • Behavioral Health
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
  • Encouragement and Motivation
  • Domestic Violence Assistance
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Health Management Instruction
  • Active Listening
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Psychologist - Emotional an Psychological of Women
Paula Silva - Psychological Empowerment and Consul
09.2023 - Current
Project Technical Assistant
Decentralization Fund Program - United Natios
10.2017 - 07.2024
Trainer of Trainer
Professional Center and Employer
08.2011 - 10.2017
Director and Psychology
Cape Verdean Institute for Children and Adolescent
03.2005 - 08.2017
Moscow Pedagogical State University
Master of Arts from Psychology
Moscow Pedagogical State University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology And Pedagogy
Ludgereo Lima
High School Diploma

Languages

English
Professional Working
French
Professional Working
Russian
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Software

Word

Excell

Power point

Availability
See my work availability
Not Available
Available
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Paula Da Silva