Myrrah Kamwiyo
Blantyre
Summary
Seasoned Mental Health Clinician with a robust background at Partners In Health, adept in crisis management and therapeutic intervention. Excelled in de-escalating high-risk situations, utilizing CBT and PM+ to develop effective treatment plans. Trained peers and stakeholders, significantly enhancing mental health care delivery. Skilled in clinical documentation and motivational interviewing, embodying leadership and empathy in challenging environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
Partners In Health
08.2021 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Conducted thorough assessments to diagnose mental health disorders and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Trained new clinicians in agency policies and procedures, ensuring consistent service delivery across the organization.
- Developed tailored treatment plans by utilizing various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, PM+, antidepressant therapy and other therapeutic medications.
- Trained general nurses and clinicians on how to perform Psychological first aid.
- Coordinated with various stakeholders such as; teachers, police officers, faith leaders, traditional leaders, training them, providing them with capacity building on mental health related cases.
- Facilitated the opening of school mental health clubs in secondary schools, providing mental health schools to students, to encourage case identification and early treatment of mental health cases.
- Conducted fidelity checklists for Antidepressant therapy in a 5 year clinical trial that focused on depression integration in patients assessing care for chronic medical conditions.
- conducted fidelity checklist for Problem Management Plus (PM+) a psychological intervention which was provided by lay councillors and professional councillors, this was aimed at checking skills and providing mentorship to enhance patient care among patients diagnosed with depression.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources, addressing clients'' social determinants of health needs effectively.
- Contributed to ongoing professional development programs for staff members, sharing knowledge of current best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive mental health care plans.
- Evaluated treatment outcomes using standardized assessment tools and adjusting therapeutic interventions accordingly for optimal results.
Mental Health Clinician
Saint John Of God Hospitaller Services
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Conducted thorough assessments to diagnose mental health disorders and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Developed tailored treatment plans by utilizing various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy.
- Trained new clinicians in agency policies and procedures, ensuring consistent service delivery across the organization.
- Contributed to ongoing professional development programs for staff members, sharing knowledge of current best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive mental health care plans.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources, addressing clients'' social determinants of health needs effectively.
- Participated actively in weekly case conferences discussing progress/needs of clients to inform overall treatment approach.
- Strengthened client coping skills by providing psychoeducational on stress management techniques and self-care strategies.
- Strengthened client coping skills by providing psychoeducation on stress management techniques and self-care strategies.
- Advocated for clients'' needs within the broader mental health system, ensuring access to necessary services and resources.
Education
Master of Science - Sexual Reproductive Health And Rights Research
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Blantyre, Malawi05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Medicine (Mental Health)
Saint John of God College of Health Sciences
Mzuzu Malawi 05.2018
Skills
- Stress Management Strategies
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Crisis Management
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Individual Counseling
- Psychoeducation Delivery
- Psychological evaluation
- Case Documentation
- Mental Health Assessment
- Electronic Medical Record Software
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of psychosocial councillors, nurses and clinicians on mental health competencies .
- Completed the establishment of 15 mental health clubs in secondary schools.
- Collaborated with Partners in Health mental health team on mental health research.
- Achieved completion of a depression clinical trial by completing clinical supervision, mentorship programs, trainings, refresher trainings, fidelity checklists with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
Certified with Medical Council of Malawi
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
Partners In Health
08.2021 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Saint John Of God Hospitaller Services
01.2018 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Sexual Reproductive Health And Rights Research
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Medicine (Mental Health)
Saint John of God College of Health Sciences
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