SYLVIA MITA
Nairobi
Summary
To serve within a performance based organization in a challenging position with opportunities for growth and advanced personal development and put into action all acquired skills so as to achieve set goals and objectives
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner, Founder & Clinical Psychologist
Live Springs Psychotherapy Services
03.2020 - Current
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness using non pharmacological means.
- Psycho educating families of patients’ and support system.
- Dance therapy
- Online therapy
- Hired trained, and managed high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Collaborated with different-people in multidisciplinary treatment team to discuss treatment plans, progress and discharge decisions
Freelance Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Kigamwa on assignment basis of patients’ management Chiromo Lane Medical Centre
03.2020 - Current
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness using non pharmacological means.
- Psycho educating the families of patients’ and support system.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality policies while ensuring continuity of care across providers.
Practicum Resident Clinical Psychologist
Kenyatta National Hospital
Nairobi, 30
05.2019 - 2021
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness using non pharmacological means.
- Psycho educating families of patients’ and support system
- Contributed to the development of an in-house training program for clinical staff members, ensuring continued professional growth for all team members.
Freelance Resident Clinical Psychologist Consultant
Oasis Mental Health Specialty
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness using non pharmacological means.
- Psycho educating the families of patients’ and support system.
- Conducted thorough psychological assessments to accurately diagnose disorders and inform appropriate interventions.
Resident Clinical Psychologist & Dance therapist
Oasis Mental Health Specialist Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Facilitating dance sessions
- Taking mental health patients through basic dance aerobics
- Coming up with programs related to dance
- Psycho educating patients and their families on mental health disorders
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatments of mental health disorders
- Led group therapy sessions for diverse populations, fostering a supportive environment for growth and healing.
Intern
Department of Urban Rivers Restoration program. Ministry of Environment.
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Sharing of information across offices
- Data entry and report writing
- Being trained on urban rivers and how to rehabilitate them.
Program coordinator and Facilitator
YWCA (YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION)
02.2016 - 05.2016
- I created a 10 week programme at the YWCA together with two of my colleagues so as to empower the youth through dance therapy which is still a new concept .I did this by combining knowledge of Psychology and dance.
- Facilitating the dance sessions
- Taking the students through basic dance aerobics
- Psycho educating them on self awareness
Intern Counselling Psychologist
Mathari Mental Hospital
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Psycho educating the rehabilitation members.
- Going to CSAT and counselling outpatients
- Going to CCC and counselling clients with HIV /AIDS
- Used drama and dance therapy to help rehabilitation department patients
- Facilitated group therapy sessions
- Worked closely with child psychiatrist and helping the caregivers through therapy
- Worked closely with Forensic psychiatrists
- Went for ward rounds to counselling sick patients who are stable
Volunteer Peer Counselor
Tanari Trust
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Volunteered on CPR (Creating Positive Relationships) i.e
- Mostly peer counselling in different schools, children’s homes and NGOs.
Intern Counselling Psychologist
Gender Violence and Recovery Centre (GVRC), Nairobi Women’s Hospital
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Facilitating support group sessions for children survivors and caregivers.
- Conducting social assessments, referrals and reviews for trauma survivors.
- Data entry and report writing
- Keeping and safeguarding client’s information
- Psycho educating the community through GVRC outreaches and awareness creation forums
Volunteer First Aider
St.John’s Ambulance
01.2012 - 01.2013
- A member of the St
- John’s Ambulance and a qualified first aider.
Ascent Leadership Experience Facilitator
The Journey, Ufungamano House
01.2012 - 01.2013
- I have been working as a facilitator in the Ascent leadership training program, having also acquired my leadership skills from the program
Education
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology -
United States International University – Africa
Nairobi,Kenya12.2027
Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology -
University of Nairobi
Nairobi,Kenya12.2021
Bachelors of Arts in Counselling Psychology -
University of Nairobi
Nairobi,Kenya12.2016
Certificate in Computer Application packages -
Laikipia Campus
Nairobi, Kenya12.2011
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Karima Girls’ High School
North Kinangop, 3512.2010
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Nyandarua Boarding Primary School
Laikipia County12.2006
Skills
- A proactive self starter who can operate both individually and as part of a team
- Good presentation and excellent oral and communication skills
- Highly organized and with strong ability to pay extraordinary attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in high stress environments
- Highly attuned to understanding and responding effectively to requests
- Strong ability to read and understand information and ideas in writing
- Regulatory Compliance
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Owner, Founder & Clinical Psychologist
Live Springs Psychotherapy Services
03.2020 - Current
Freelance Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Kigamwa on assignment basis of patients’ management Chiromo Lane Medical Centre
03.2020 - Current
Practicum Resident Clinical Psychologist
Kenyatta National Hospital
05.2019 - 2021
Freelance Resident Clinical Psychologist Consultant
Oasis Mental Health Specialty
03.2019 - 10.2019
Resident Clinical Psychologist & Dance therapist
Oasis Mental Health Specialist Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2019
Intern
Department of Urban Rivers Restoration program. Ministry of Environment.
02.2017 - 04.2017
Program coordinator and Facilitator
YWCA (YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION)
02.2016 - 05.2016
Intern Counselling Psychologist
Mathari Mental Hospital
02.2016 - 03.2016
Intern Counselling Psychologist
Gender Violence and Recovery Centre (GVRC), Nairobi Women’s Hospital
09.2014 - 12.2014
Volunteer Peer Counselor
Tanari Trust
01.2012 - 01.2015
Volunteer First Aider
St.John’s Ambulance
01.2012 - 01.2013
Ascent Leadership Experience Facilitator
The Journey, Ufungamano House
01.2012 - 01.2013
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology -
United States International University – Africa
Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology -
University of Nairobi
Bachelors of Arts in Counselling Psychology -
University of Nairobi
Certificate in Computer Application packages -
Laikipia Campus
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Karima Girls’ High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Nyandarua Boarding Primary School
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