Patricia Mutinda
Clinical Psychologist
Summary
To leverage my strong academic foundation, compassionate nature, and clinical skills as a clinical psychologist, with the goal of providing comprehensive mental health care and support to individuals. Seeking to apply evidence-based therapies, conduct assessments, and develop personalized treatment plans to help clients overcome challenges and improve their well-being. Committed to creating a safe and empathetic therapeutic environment while continuously expanding my knowledge and expertise in the field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PSYCHOLOGIST
COGNIGEEK LIMITED
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Conducted thorough clinical intakes to gather relevant information for accurate assessments
- Interviewed, observed, and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
- Documented diagnoses, interventions implemented, and outcomes across outpatient clinics.
- Formulated diagnoses and developed individualized treatment plans for clients
- Prepared comprehensive client reports, documenting progress and treatment outcomes
- Efficiently managed the psychologist's schedule to optimize time utilization
- Handled organization-wide email communication, correspondence, packages, and phone calls
- Produced well-crafted reports, proposals, and presentations as required
- Supported bookkeeping and budgeting procedures for the practice/company.
INTERN
KAHAWA MEDICAL CENTER
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Record keeping
- Offering adherence counseling to patients in the CCU (compassion and care center)
- Offering general counseling to patients that needed psychological assistance
- Diagnosis of patients before referring them to a major mental health facility like Mathare Hospital
- Pre and posttest HIV counseling
- Marriage and family counseling
- Trauma counseling
- Counseling for victims of gender and partner-based violence
- Report writing.
PSYCHOLOGIST
PILLARS OF HOPE MEDICAL CENTER
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Performing the clinical intake
- Coming up with a diagnosis and creating a treatment plan
- Writing up client reports
- Organizing the psychologist's schedule
- Manage emails, letters, packages, phone calls for the organization
- Writing and submitting reports and prepare proposals and presentations as needed.
INTERN
GENDER VIOLENCE AND RECOVERY CENTER
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Provided trauma counseling services to patients, offering support and guidance
- Delivered pre- and post-HIV test counseling sessions, addressing emotional and psychological needs
- Compiled detailed daily, weekly, and monthly reports in compliance with organizational guidelines
- Completed client intake forms, gathering relevant clinical information
- Engaged with patients during daily ward rounds, offering assistance and support as needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
04.2018 - 04.2023
BA PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELLING - undefined
DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY
01.2014 - 04.2017
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and leveraging them to prepare and present patient progress reportsEffective communication skills with patients, colleagues and supervisorsAttentive to customer and patient needsFriendly and positive communicatorAdvanced skills in managing diverse personalities in a team to create synergy and efficiently achieve key outcomes
Patient Screening
Treatment Implementation
Group Therapy Facilitation
Psychopharmacology Knowledge
Psychological Assessment
Timeline
PSYCHOLOGIST
COGNIGEEK LIMITED
11.2020 - 12.2022
INTERN
KAHAWA MEDICAL CENTER
01.2020 - 03.2020
PSYCHOLOGIST
PILLARS OF HOPE MEDICAL CENTER
09.2018 - 11.2019
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
04.2018 - 04.2023
INTERN
GENDER VIOLENCE AND RECOVERY CENTER
01.2017 - 04.2017
BA PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELLING - undefined
DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY
01.2014 - 04.2017