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IRENE TARIGO

Licenced Clinical Psychologist
Nairobi

Summary

Resolute Clinical Psychologist with 2 years experience providing patients with innovative treatment to navigate psychological struggles. Committed to serving as an ongoing support through diagnosis evaluation, and implementation of treatment. Experienced in collaborating with other related service providers to ensure patients are supported wholly. Additional 12 years’ experience in customer service and 2 years in research. Compassionate Clinical Psychologist committed to serving patients by listening to concerns and guiding patients in approaching behavioral, mental and emotional problems. 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

3
3
Languages
1
1
Certificate
7
7
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Psychology Intern

Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Conducted intake interviews to determine appropriate treatment plan.
  • Provided individual and group therapy at the Comprehensive Care Centre, Burns Unit, Critical Care Unit, Accident & Emergency.
  • Administered cognitive and psychological assessments.
  • Prepared case conceptualisation and report writing/referral letters writing.
  • Achievements:.
  • Successfully diagnosed a teenager with autism after several misdiagnosis from other facilities.
  • Achieved 98% pass on a conceptualized case presentation to the head of mental health department and the lead child psychiatrist, Dr.
  • Joyce Omondi.

Clinical Psychology Intern

Capital F.M
05.2020 - 09.2020
  • Conducted clinical assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
  • Served as a resolute and supportive intern in a demanding environment providing individual therapy.
  • Provided patient care according to clinical protocols and ethical requirements.
  • Achievements:.
  • Achieved 70% positive voluntary feedback from the clients.
  • Presented in class 6 practical cases that I had handled and received 90% pass from the practicum supervisor.
  • Gave 5 suggestions for improvements to the platform administrators.
  • 3 out of the 5 suggestions were implemented.

Psychology Intern

Coptic Mission Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2017
  • Provided individual and group therapy to HIV patients at the Hope Centre.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary team to regarding comprehensive care goals and expectations for individual patients.
  • Develop the best treatment plan and maintained strict confidentiality of patients’ records.
  • Achievements:.
  • Achieved 85% success rate on follow up of patients with poor adherence to drugs and treatment.
  • Organised and facilitated a peer talk to Mukuru high school students on sexual health.

School Counsellor at Mukuru Promotion Centre, Nairobi
09.2017 - 12.2017
  • Provided psychosocial support to high school and primary school students.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers regarding mental health and it`s implication on students.
  • Achievements:.
  • Managed a caseload of 20 students per week.
  • Provided individual and group therapy to students aged 6 to 18 and their families.
  • 97% of the children showed progress in their behaviour".
  • Conducted a sex health talk to primary school students and an academic talk to high school.
  • Facilitated the integration of a student into a foster care home due to parental neglect.

Assistant Flight Purser

, Nairobi
08.2005 - 07.2016
  • Provided cabin services for business and economy class passengers in accordance with the airline’s regulations and standard operating procedures.
  • Implemented relevant aviation safety and emergency procedures in terms of civil aviation regulations.
  • Evaluated passenger services procedures as part of continued improvement initiatives.
  • Generated company revenue through selling of duty-free products onboard.
  • Achievement:.
  • Resolved customer complaints successfully and received 12 compliment letters from the passengers in appreciation.

Data Entry Clerk

Research International
12.2004 - 08.2005
  • Coded and processed market research data.

Administrative Assistant

Safari-Line Africa, Nairobi
02.2002 - 06.2002
  • Facilitated clients’ reservations- hotels/flights, and generated tour costs.
  • Managed payments for clients’ bookings and administered recording of contract rates as well as oversaw reception duties.
  • Certifications and awards International Computer Driving Licence (Microsoft Office Applications.

Institute of Advanced Technology
01.2002 - 03.2002

Dean, P

Alliance Francaise
01.2001 - 03.2001
  • S List award- G.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

United States International University
09.2018 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Counselling

Daystar University
01.2014 - 07.2018

Skills

Assessments and diagnosesundefined

Certification

International computer driving licence

Timeline

Clinical Psychology Intern

Capital F.M
05.2020 - 09.2020

Clinical Psychology Intern

Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2021

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

United States International University
09.2018 - 12.2020

Psychology Intern

Coptic Mission Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2017

School Counsellor at Mukuru Promotion Centre, Nairobi
09.2017 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Counselling

Daystar University
01.2014 - 07.2018

Assistant Flight Purser

08.2005 - 07.2016

Data Entry Clerk

Research International
12.2004 - 08.2005

International computer driving licence

05-2002

Administrative Assistant

Safari-Line Africa, Nairobi
02.2002 - 06.2002

Institute of Advanced Technology
01.2002 - 03.2002

Dean, P

Alliance Francaise
01.2001 - 03.2001

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