Caren Manneke
Clinical Psychologist
Nairobi
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of experience assessing and treating patients experiencing various emotional, mental and behavioral disorders. Successful at accurate diagnoses and working closely with high-risk patients. Adept at consultations for new patients and maintaining relationships with existing ones. Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background conducting psychological tests, interviewing patients and monitoring patient progress. Diligent professional adept at assessing and providing crisis intervention for complicated behavioral conditions and problems. Administered and interpreted case-based psychological tests before prescribing treatment. Possesses outstanding interpersonal and conflict management skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Psychologist and Addiction Counsellor
Chiromo Hospital Group
Nairobi, Nairobi City
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Administered various tests and prevented major social, physical and mental disorders.
- Listened to patients' concerns, instructed on stress-management techniques, adjustment strategies for life changes, how to live normal lives and ways to improve relationships.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Consulted with patients on issues pertaining to relationship issues, substance abuse, career and other problems.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
- Met regularly with other counselors to assess individual cases and coordinate counseling services.
- Mitigated injuries and de-escalated life-threatening events through effective crisis intervention and coordination of emergency services.
- Scheduled, organized and delivered comprehensive presentations on effective treatment of depression, anxiety, anger and cognitive-behavioral skills to manage negative emotions.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
- Managed caseload of patients with substance dependence and co-occurring disorders.
Clinical Psychologist
Frank Njenga & Nguithi Associates
Nairobi, Nairobi City
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Maintained confidential records related to individual patient treatment .
- Collaborated with consultant Psychiatrists-person multidisciplinary treatment team to discuss treatment plans, progress and discharge decisions.
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychosocial examinations for assessment of different patient markers.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Aided general practitioners and specialists with handling complex cases by consulting on psychological diagnoses and treatments.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
Counsellor
Kenyatta University Teaching, Research and Referral Hospital
Nairobi
04.2020 - Current
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
- Conducted psychological assessments for adults and children to help address variety of clinical concerns and performed educational testing to inform courts of intelligence and personality assessment results.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Mitigated injuries and de-escalated life-threatening events through effective crisis intervention and coordination of emergency services.
- Scheduled, organized and delivered comprehensive presentations on effective treatment of depression, anxiety, anger and cognitive-behavioral skills to manage negative emotions.
- Established successful outreach programs to build strong working relationships with family practices, health and wellness staff members and management personnel.
- Maintained confidential records related to individual patient treatment using [Software].
- Trained future psychologists on best practices, counseling techniques, assessment and consultation.
- Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Identified indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior or maladjustment through direct observation.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Care for Mind Psychotherapy Consultancy
Nairobi
12.2019 - Current
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
- Formulated comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans to facilitate and optimize follow-up by social workers by conducting thorough clinical interviews.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
Counseling Psychologist
The Retreat Rehabilitation Centre- Limuru Branch
Nairobi, Nairobi City
09.2014 - 10.2019
- Managed of patients with substance dependence and co-occurring disorders
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Administered various tests and prevented major social, physical and mental disorders.
- Met regularly with other counselors to assess individual cases and coordinate counseling services.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists-person multidisciplinary treatment team to discuss treatment plans, progress and discharge decisions.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Conducted patient observations by monitoring behavior and documented physical health, family history and medications in mental health assessment reports.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Administrative Assistant
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi City
12.2013 - 07.2014
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
- Leveraged accounting software to manage expenses and keep track of finances.
- Set up conference rooms, technology and materials to facilitate meetings.
- Booked airfare, hotel and ground transportation to coordinate office travel.
- Scheduled office equipment repair and maintenance to extend equipment lifespan and prevent unplanned downtime.
- Monitored office calendars to plan meetings, activities and travel to maximize productivity.
- Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
- Recorded meeting minutes to provide historical account of actions, measure progress against strategic plan and drive accountability.
- Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events.
Psychologist
Chiromo Hospital Group
Nairobi, Nairobi City
11.2011 - 11.2013
- Conducted patient observations by monitoring behavior and documented physical health, family history and medications in mental health assessment reports.
- Disseminated reports and briefings for program management and to drive patient care improvements.
- Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
- Documented diagnoses, interventions implemented and outcomes across outpatient clinics.
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
- Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
- Managed caseload of individual clients, couples and family therapy sessions.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
United States International University-Africa
Nairobi, Kenya 09.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Daystar University
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
[Specialization] expert
Patient screening
Integrated healthcare models
Crisis Intervention
Behavior Analysis
Social Case Histories
Psychological Testing
Consultations
Research
Treatment Programs
Case management
Mental Health Treatment
Statistical analysis
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Quote
Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment.
Jim Horning
Timeline
Counsellor
Kenyatta University Teaching, Research and Referral Hospital
04.2020 - Current
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Care for Mind Psychotherapy Consultancy
12.2019 - Current
Psychologist and Addiction Counsellor
Chiromo Hospital Group
10.2019 - 04.2020
Clinical Psychologist
Frank Njenga & Nguithi Associates
10.2019 - 04.2020
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
United States International University-Africa
09.2017 - 12.2020
Counseling Psychologist
The Retreat Rehabilitation Centre- Limuru Branch
09.2014 - 10.2019
Administrative Assistant
Safaricom Limited
12.2013 - 07.2014
Psychologist
Chiromo Hospital Group
11.2011 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Daystar University
01.2007 - 06.2011