Judith-Ada Chiroma

Clinical Psychologist

360 Psyche® | Mental Health

Full-time

Dec 2024 – Present 

Job Description

• Assess clients’ needs, abilities or behaviour using a variety of methods, including psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation of behaviour
• Diagnose psychological, emotional and behavioural disorders
• Plan, monitor and adapt appropriate treatment programmes and interventions, including therapy, counselling, training, and coaching in isolation or in collaboration with colleagues
• Select, administer, and interpret intelligence, personality or other psychological tests
• Develop and implement treatment plans and therapeutic processes which includes frequency, intensity, and duration
• Help clients define goals and plan action to achieve personal, social, development and adjustment progress
• Monitor clients progress thorough sessions
• Offer EAP services to clients
• Offer therapy and treatments for issues relating to a range of mental health conditions and client’s personal difficulties
• Offer training services for groups and individuals
• Evaluate the efficacy and outcome of treatments
• Provide crisis intervention in situation requiring immediate psychological treatment
• Communicate with and counsel family members as appropriate
• Provide clinical supervision to less experienced psychologists and members of the wider multidisciplinary team
• Provide psychology teaching and training to other members of the team.
• Carry out applied research, adding to the evidence base of practice in a variety of healthcare settings
• Write articles on various mental health disorders and difficulties that will be published on our website
• Contribute in promoting the business and activities
• Contribute in the business social media and internet talk shows and events
• Offer recommendations and suggestions to the organization
• Other duties as assigned

Skills: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness based therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Relationship Counselling, Family Therapy

Clinical Psychologist

The Sunshine Series- Mind wellness

Contract

Sept. 2024 – Present · 

Job Description

• Provide support for individuals with  challenges and their family members

Skills: Acceptance and commitment therapy, addiction counselling, psychological assessment, stress management, mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, group therapy

Clinical Psychologist

Karu General Hospital

Full time

March 2024 – August 2024 · 

Job Description

• Conducting psychological assessments, including clinical interviews, standardized testing, and observation, to gather information about clients’ cognitive, emotional, and behavioural functioning.
• Collaborating with supervising psychologists to develop comprehensive treatment plans based on assessment findings and clinical diagnoses. This involves designing interventions tailored to clients’ needs and goals.
• Delivering evidence-based psychotherapy interventions to individuals, couples, families, or groups using various modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, or interpersonal therapy.
• Providing immediate support and intervention for clients experiencing acute psychological distress or crisis situations, including risk assessment and safety planning.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of client interactions, assessment results, treatment plans, progress notes, and other clinical records in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
• Collaborating with other professionals, including Consultant psychiatrists, Psychiatrists, social workers, educators, and medical providers to coordinate care, share information, and ensure holistic treatment approaches.
• Participating in regular supervision meetings with fellow licensed psychologists to discuss cases, receive feedback, and enhance clinical skills.
• Attending relevant trainings, workshops, and continuing education programs to further professional development.
• Assisted in administering and scoring psychological assessments and tests to evaluate cognitive, emotional, and behavioural functioning of children and adolescents.
• Supported licensed psychologists in delivering individual or group therapy sessions under supervision. This involved applying therapeutic techniques, monitoring progress, and documenting outcomes
• Maintained detailed and accurate clinical notes and reports.Helped in creating and implementing treatment plans based on assessments and client needs
• Observed and recorded behavioural, emotional, and developmental changes in clients
• Collaborated with supervisors to adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Assisted in conducting family interviews and psychoeducational sessions to understand family dynamics and support treatment goals

Skills: Addiction counselling, psychological testing, behavioural modification, psychoeducation, group therapy, psychological intervention

Psychologist / Mental Health andPsychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer

LAN Healthcare Initiative Outline

Full-time

May 2021 – Jan 2024

Job Description

• Provided Mental Health and Psychosocial support (MHPSS) to 30+ clients a week for a medical indigenous NGO that provides health services to help people of all ages accomplish better outcomes.
• Provided Crisis intervention for cases that required immediate psychological treatment.
• Conducted comprehensive psychological Assessment including clinical interviews and standardized assessments and developed personalized
• Developed and implemented programs related to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).
• Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to implement health programs aimed at improving community mental health awareness among key populations.
• Assessedclientsindifferentsituationsusingassessmenttools,andadministeredtests,scoreandinterpretedthemtomakeinformeddiagnoses.
• Referred GBV cases to other specialist for further assistance, when necessary to help propose the best support available.
• Supported medication
• Conducted training and capacity-building activities for psychologist interns, staff, and sub- recipients to enhance their understanding of MHPSS principles and practices.
• Ensured compliance with international standards, guidelines, and ethical principles in delivering MHPSS services.
• ProvidedPost-GBVFirstLineSupporttovictimsofGender-BasedViolenceandreferredthosewhoneededmedicalattentionto the Clinician
• Ensured the provision of post-GBV Care, such as Psychological First Aid (PFA), Psychosocial support (PSS), psychotherapy, mental health screening, and PEP/PrEP services for survivors of GBV.
• Documented Progress reports and also documented all information in compliance with ethical/professional guidelines and reported to management on a weekly basis.

Skills: Advocacy, counselling, educate, awareness, group psychoeducation

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer (Consultant)

Gimbiya Aisha Cares Foundation

Full-time

Aug 2021 – Nov 2023

Job Description

• Evaluated patients’ mental and physical health using psychological assessment tools
• Trained residents of the IDP camp on how to spot signs of abuse and neglect, what to do if a child or vulnerable adult comes to them with a problem and what will happen when an issue of abuse, human rights violation, or child neglect is raised.
• Provided Post-GBV First Line Support to victims of Gender-Based Violence and referred those who needed medical attention to the Clinician.
• Provided psychotherapy and counselling services to individuals or groups, including teens, adults, families.
• I provided mental health awareness to the residents of the camp.
• Documented the sessions according to ethical guidelines and maintained client confidentiality.

Skills: Acceptance and commitment therapy, addiction counselling, stress management, relapse prevention, behavioural modification, cognitive behavioural therapy, psychological intervention, anger management

Educator

JIKA Adolescent Hub

Volunteer

Feb 2022 – Date

Job Description

• Creating awareness by community mobilization to Educate adolescents on Sexual and Reproductive Health.
• Participate in advocacy and mobilization visit to communities to enlighten young adults on menstrual hygiene, the dangers of unprotected sex and STDs.
• Lead teams to secondary schools and community gatherings of young adults to educate the monself-confidence, self-protection mechanisms and provide counselling where necessary.
• Volunteering to visit communities and distribute sanitary
• Leadteamstocommunitiestoempoweryoungadultsonskillacquisitionandself-reliance.

Skills: Basic Counselling, Peer Education, Behavioural Modification, Psychoeducation, Group Therapy