Rosina Teye Appiah
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
Hard-working professional with a never-ending desire for self-improvement, ready to learn from experts to achieve a career dream of establishing a counseling center in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to provide counseling for diverse populations, help clients resolve mental health issues, and improve overall well-being. Passionate about helping diverse populations with community resources, drawing from proven knowledge of NGO management, community outreach, and counseling. Aim to leverage abilities to lead a change within the community.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
LevelUp Mental Health Collaborative Center
02.2023 - Current
- Complete initial intake and follow up sessions with clients.
- Complete diagnostic assessments and clinically assess clients mental health diagnoses. -
- Develop and review with clients and implement treatment plans based on diagnostic assessments,
- Clinical experience and knowledge.
- Modify treatment plans as needed to comply with changes in client status.
- collaborates with referral sources, providers and other caregivers to deliver services that promote.
- Quality outcomes and continuity of care.
- Completes billing procedures and utilization review as needed.
- Refer clients to other community services as necessary.
Founder
Arise Above Foundation
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinate and implement training for staff before, during, and after project opening and closure.
- Create and design new projects based on the NGO's Mission and Goals
- Fundraising and Grant writing
- Work with the project team to support social interventions.
- Creation of innovative processes to facilitate results that align with donors' expectations and outcomes based on the NGO's Mission and Goals to suit donor requirements
Founder
Dolly Foundation , Ghana
03.2009 - Current
- Coordinate and implement training for staff before, during, and after project opening and closure.
- Represent NGO on international platforms.
- Create and design new projects to suit donor requirements based on NGOs Mission and Goals.
- Fundraising and Grant writing
- Work with project team to support social interventions.
- Creation of innovative processes to facilitate results that align with donors expectations and outcomes
Program Coordinator
United African Community
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Represent organization in meetings.
- Grant writing and coordinate program implementation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
Mental Health Therapist
North East Human Services
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
Direct Support Professional
REM, Mentor Network
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Promoted person-centered support to client
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Child Welfare Intern
Grand Forks Human Service
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
Social Emotional Specialist
Grand Forks Public Schools
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Served as mental health and social-emotional learning specialist
- Counseled clients who were struggling emotionally or socially with their school work
- Facilitated communication between families, providers, schools, and other stakeholders involved in the client's care plan.
Attendant Care Associate
Lutheran Social Services Of North Dakota
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted in developing and reinforcing positive behaviors through verbal praise and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided a safe environment for clients onsite, non-secured facility.
- Supervised youth and provided activities while acting as a liaison between law enforcement.
- Interacted with partner agencies, including Juvenile Court and Social services.
Direct Support Professional
Support System Inc
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Promoted person-centered support to the client
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Education
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ, US10.2023
Master of Science - Social Work
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work And Sociology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana07.2016
Skills
- Public speaking and Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Advocacy
- Community Mobilization
- Media relation
- Client Goal Planning
- Evidence-Based Therapy
- Case Documentation
- Team Meetings
- Build Coping Skills
Accomplishments
- Dolly Foundation –Africa NGO of the Year 2015
- Nominated and Won the Ghana Tertiary Woman Personality of the year 2016
- Dolly Foundation was a runner up for Global Citizen Initiative photo Contest in 2016
Fellowship/ Membership
Ghana Olympic Truce peace Ambassador – Rio 2016 ▪
2015-2016 2ND Cohort fellow for Ghanaian Women Social Learning Program
▪ 2014 – 2018 Regional Secretary for the Coalition of NGOs in Health – Central Region ▪
2014 -2014 Vital Voice Fellow ▪ 2013 Rights initiative Centre National program coordinator
▪ 2013 - 2014 Women and girls Program Coordinator Patriot Ghana
▪ 2012 Voices of Youth Coalition Regional coordinator
▪ 2012 Progressive People's Party Aspiring Member of Parliament
▪ 2010-2016 Women in Law and Development of Africa Network Member
▪ 2009 until Present Dolly Foundation Executive Director
▪ January 2012 until 2016 Inter party Dialogue committee Trustee
2011 -2016 Coalition of NGOs in Health, Central Regional Member
Certification
- Licensed Master of Social Work
- IDD Certification from Minot State University
- IDD Advanced Certification from Minot State University
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
LevelUp Mental Health Collaborative Center
02.2023 - Current
Founder
Arise Above Foundation
06.2022 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
North East Human Services
03.2022 - 12.2022
Child Welfare Intern
Grand Forks Human Service
08.2021 - 12.2021
Program Coordinator
United African Community
01.2021 - 07.2023
Social Emotional Specialist
Grand Forks Public Schools
01.2021 - 06.2021
Direct Support Professional
REM, Mentor Network
01.2020 - 12.2022
Direct Support Professional
Support System Inc
09.2019 - 01.2020
Attendant Care Associate
Lutheran Social Services Of North Dakota
08.2019 - 08.2020
Founder
Dolly Foundation , Ghana
03.2009 - Current
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Social Work
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work And Sociology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
- Licensed Master of Social Work
- IDD Certification from Minot State University
- IDD Advanced Certification from Minot State University
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