ELMARD RIGAN
Nairobi
Summary
Compassionate Counseling Psychologist committed to serving patients by listening to concerns and guiding patients in approaching behavioral, mental and emotional problems. Certified with Kenya Counselors and Psychologists Association. Polished in interviewing individuals to identify psychological needs and providing accurate diagnosis. Well-versed in various psychological techniques, including cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based and emotion-focused therapies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychological Counselor
CFK AFRICA
Nairobi
02.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Used imaging and relaxation techniques to develop strengthening and safe zones to facilitate processing of trauma.
- Established successful outreach programs to build strong working relationships with family practices, health and wellness staff members and management personnel.
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
- Collaborated with [Number]-person multidisciplinary treatment team to discuss treatment plans, progress and discharge decisions.
- Managed various anxiety disorders, using exposure therapies such as in vivo, imaginal and virtual reality exposure.
- 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.
- Formulated comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans to facilitate and optimize follow-up by social workers by conducting thorough clinical interviews.
- Maintained confidential records related to individual patient treatment using [Software].
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
- Analyzed and assessed program performance data and implemented corrective measures.
- Created and implemented program frameworks, performance standards and quality assurance requirements.
- Collaborated with finance department to budget and monitor program operations, ensuring sound fiscal and system management.
Psychological Counselor
LANGATA HEALTH CENTRE
Nairobi
09.2016 - 11.2017
- 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.
- Maintained confidential records related to individual patient treatment using [Software].
- Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
- 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.
- Established successful outreach programs to build strong working relationships with family practices, health and wellness staff members and management personnel.
- Defined core problems and determined key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns.
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
HIV Counselor
MATHARI NATIONAL TEACHING & REFERRAL HOSPITAL
Nairobi
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Identified and developed client-directed treatment plan to monitor ongoing goal achievement.
- Educated clients about living with HIV, preventing further transmission, benefits and challenges of HIV care and treatment and access to resources.
- Assisted clients in enrolling and re-engaging in appropriate medical care.
- Recruited [Number] targeted high risk persons for testing services by participating in outreach events such as [Type] and [Type] events.
- Collected demographic information to accurately complete MoH HIV report forms.
- Conducted scientific-based prevention education sessions with HIV positive individuals through workshops and social marketing activities.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Performed HIV tests and interpreted test results, recording and maintaining test results in [Software] and [Software].
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
Counselor's Assistant
HOMA HILLS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
Homa Bay
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Attended trainings, staff meetings and professional development seminars, enhancing performance and supporting departmental goals.
- Maintained comprehensive client files according to program standards and physician requests.
- Prepared materials for individual and group therapy sessions, anticipating unique patient needs accordingly.
- Relayed relevant patient care details to supervisory staff.
- Supported supplemental programming in office to enhance patient recovery and developed individual program plans.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Contacted hospitals to confirm patients medical histories and prevent inaccurate diagnoses and treatments.
- Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
Volunteer
IMPACT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
Kisumu
02.2015 - 11.2015
- Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
- Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
- Explained required eligibility applications to patients and helped complete applications for services.
- Planned, assigned and directed work, as well as evaluated employee performance.
- Wrote and distributed informational materials on chronic diseases, infant mortality, substance abuse and other community health concerns.
- Managed enrollment, transportation and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Developed and implemented training classes to educate team members and community residents.
- Taught appropriate parenting behaviors to individuals or families.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Performed basic diagnostic procedures such as blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening or communicable disease screening.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Counselling Psychology Nairobi
THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Diploma - Counselling Psychology Nairobi
THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Skills
- Social Work
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Individual, Group and Family Therapy
- Career Counseling
- Psychotropic Medication
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Project Documentation
Additional Information
- ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATION HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Affiliations
- PMI - Project Management Institute
- NASCOP - The National AIDS and STI’s Control Programme
- KCPA - Kenya Counseling and Psychological Association
- DDI - Deep Democracy Institute
- UNV - United Nations Volunteers Program
- BTLA - Born To Lead Academy
- YALI - Young African Leaders Initiative
Timeline
Psychological Counselor
CFK AFRICA
02.2018 - Current
Psychological Counselor
LANGATA HEALTH CENTRE
09.2016 - 11.2017
HIV Counselor
MATHARI NATIONAL TEACHING & REFERRAL HOSPITAL
08.2016 - 09.2017
Counselor's Assistant
HOMA HILLS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
01.2016 - 06.2016
Volunteer
IMPACT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
02.2015 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Counselling Psychology Nairobi
THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Diploma - Counselling Psychology Nairobi
THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
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