PETER BARAKA MWANDORO
Summary
An enthusiastic, skilled and well-motivated psychologist with a passion for promoting mental health wellbeing. I possess a good understanding of therapeutic processes, which is crucial in alleviating behavioral, emotional and mental suffering in people of all ages.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Mukuyuni Sub County Hospital
, Makueni County
08.2020 - Current
- Conducting psychological assessment and diagnosis of the clients and providing intervention and possible referrals.
- Creating awareness in the community and schools on matters concerning mental health.
- Keeping appropriate records.
Angels on Earth Institute for Special Need Children
Mombasa
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Train students to understand their social/emotional needs and express them well.
- Behavioral modification for children with challenging behavior.
- Work with parents, caregiver, and professionals such as teachers to provide them with strategies to assist the child function better at home, school and other environments.
- Evaluate student goals, as well as mental and practical condition to develop an individualized treatment plan.
- Provide social skill training using behavioral strategies and interventions such as social/behavioral scripts, role-play, and social stories.
- Key Achievements: Improved students' social skills by helping them to understand empathy and to show concern to their peers. Also trained them to manage their emotions in a stressful situation and express their needs appropriately rather than using aggression or throwing tantrums.
Psychology Intern
Kilifi County Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Conducting Psycho-education to patients and their caregivers.
- Counseling of patients with different mental illnesses.
- Assisting in the diagnosis of mental illness.
- Record keeping of patients information and progress.
- Key Achievements: Conducted psycho-education to a family with a loved one living with schizophrenia. Whereby, I provided information on the disorder, taught coping skills, and how to help in recovery and prevention of relapse of the patient and to combat the stigma associated with mental illness.
Psychologist(Practicum)
Chuka General Hospital
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Conducting counseling to HIV/AIDs patients.
- Attending and giving a contribution in community-based groups such as church groups and emphasizing on the importance of having good health habit.
- Participated psychosocial support groups meeting for youth, concordant and discordant couples and providing support and information.
- Recordkeeping of patients information.
- Providing psychotherapeutic assistance to patients with suicidal ideation.
- Key Achievements: Counseled a patient out of her suicidal ideation using Cognitive Behavioral Technique.
Education
Bachelors - Psychology
Chuka University
01-2015
Skills
- Mental health counseling
- Psycho-education
- Behavior modification
- Social skills training
Personal Information
Profession: PSYCHOLOGIST
References
- Jacinta Muriuki, Psychologist, +254704322307, Associate
- Leonard Nasoro, Psychiatric Nurse, +254721927996, Supervisor
Timeline
Mukuyuni Sub County Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Angels on Earth Institute for Special Need Children
08.2016 - 05.2018
Psychology Intern
Kilifi County Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2016
Psychologist(Practicum)
Chuka General Hospital
05.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelors - Psychology
Chuka University