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Dilsaz Katrak

Summary

Empathetic, hardworking and passionate psychologist dedicated to client education and effective administration of therapy meeting client's satisfaction. Offering patient-focused practice style that emphasizes well-being and autonomy of clients. Skilled at observing, counseling individuals, administering and interpreting various psychometric assessments under close supervision of a clinical psychologist. Knowledgeable in providing supervision to interns and volunteers. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills when working with diverse team of mental health professionals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Psychologist

Mind Mechanics Management
Mumbai
05.2022 - Current
  • Conducted client's observations by monitoring behavior and documented all aspects related to personal and family history in assessing mental health reports
  • Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussions with clients
  • Worked with clients living with mental and developmental delays employing successful strategies aimed at addressing the symptoms thus improving the quality of life
  • Studied and applied practices from professional reports and literature along with therapies focused on needs of the client
  • Interviewed, observed and surveyed clients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis
  • Sharing observations with the Psychologist and Psychiatrist related to client's treatment plan
  • Delivered individual counseling services related to problems such as stress, bipolar disorder, eating disorder, relationship issues, learning disability, ADHD, suicidal tendency, familial atmosphere and many more to modify behavior improving personal adjustment of the client under close supervision of the clinical psychologist
  • Experience of administering, scoring & interpreting psychometric assessments for adults and children to help address variety of clinical concerns and performed educational testing of intelligence and personality assessment results
  • Trained interns (future psychologists) on best practices, counseling techniques and assessments
  • Used imaging and relaxation techniques to strengthen and create safe zones for clients experiencing trauma
  • Assisted the clinical psychologist for obtaining case history at various hospitals and house visits
  • Took charge of guiding the interns and administering Mini -Mental Examination for Children (MMC) on special children (6) suffering with Cerebral palsy, Autism spectrum disorder, Down Syndrome and Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Planned and executed activities for mental health day and month

Intern Psychologist

Mind Mechanics Management
Mumbai
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Collected case histories covering personal, work and social details for permanent records
  • Worked with clients living with mental and developmental delays and employed successful strategies aimed at addressing symptoms and improving quality of life
  • Administered, scored and interpreted psychometric assessments
  • Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques
  • Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions

Intern Psychologist

Masina Hospital
Mumbai
02.2022 - 03.2022
  • Collected case histories covering personal, work and social details for permanent records
  • Worked with clients living with mental and developmental delays and employed successful strategies aimed at addressing symptoms and improving quality of life
  • Performed daycare activities for a group of approximate 15-20 clients covering topics pertaining to life skills training and guidance, games, mandala art
  • Observed counseling sessions with the consent of the client
  • Administered, scored and interpreted psychometric assessments
  • Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight in order to achieve effective personal development and adjustment
  • Observed and assisted with documenting and evaluating the behaviors of the clients

Counseling Psychology Intern

Abundant Life
Mumbai
08.2020 - 09.2020
  • Learnt about various counseling skills
  • Encouraged participants to open up and share thoughts at group counseling sessions
  • Observed and performed the counseling skills during class hours
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record
  • Effective role playing of a counselor and a client under the supervision of the psychologist during class hours
  • Satisfactory completion of assignments that were assigned to acquire the knowledge of counseling skills


Counseling & Clinical Psychology Intern

Abundant Life
Mumbai
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Learnt about various counseling and clinical skills
  • Learnt various skills required for client's history intake
  • Observed and performed the counseling skills in class
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record
  • Effective role playing of a counselor and a client under the supervision of the psychologist during class hours
  • Completion of assignments that were given for acquiring the knowledge of counseling skills
  • Delivered counseling services under the close supervision of the psychologist
  • Prepared the verbatim report of the client

Insurance Agent

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company
Mumbai
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Determined client needs and financial situations by listening and scheduling fact-finding appointments
  • Approached potential clients by using direct marketing mailings and phone contacts
  • Scheduled fact-finding appointments and consultations to determine client needs and overall financial situations
  • Built relationships with clients using active listening and issue resolution to provide excellent service
  • Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions
  • Explained advantages, features and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of plans
  • Spent ample time with each customer, verbally reviewing and explaining documents for client comprehension
  • Collected premiums on or before effective date of coverage

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

R.D. & S.H. National College
Mumbai, India
2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology

Sophia College
Mumbai, India
10.2020

Higher Secondary Certificate Examination -

Sophia College
Mumbai, India
02.2016

Secondary School Certificate Examination -

The Alexandra Girls' English Institution
Mumbai, India
03.2014

Skills

  • Organize workload under the direct support and supervision of a qualified psychologist and the ability to multitask
  • Behavior Observation and Monitoring
  • Social Work
  • To carry out, as and when required, any additional tasks and responsibilities as are reasonable compatible with this job description and its objectives
  • Empathetic, Tolerant, Flexible and Adaptable to function with a positive approach
  • Dedicated, Hardworking and Focus oriented
  • Emotional Awareness
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies and Problem Resolutions
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Counseling Individual and Group Care under the direct supervision of the psychologist and providing daily progress notes
  • Initial case intake and certified in various psychometric assessments
  • Ability to work in a team and posses exceptional leadership qualities

Certification

  • Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI-III), Educational Board of Vocational Training & Research conducted at Pure Minds Assessment and Learning Center - 16 June, 2022
  • Rorschach Inkblot Test, Educational Board of Vocational Training & Research conducted at Pure Minds Assessment and Learning Center - 24 June, 2022 to 26 June, 2022
  • Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) & Children's Apperception Test (CAT), Educational Board of Vocational Training & Research conducted at Pure Minds Assessment and Learning Center - 16 July, 2022
  • Draw A Person Test (DAP) & House- Tree- Person Test (H-T-P), Educational Board of Vocational Training & Research conducted at Pure Minds Assessment and Learning Center - 23 July, 2022
  • Case History & Mental Status Examination, conducted at Pure Minds Assessment and Learning Center - 20 August, 2022
  • Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory - 2 (MMPI-2), Educational Board of Vocational Training & Research conducted at Pure Minds Assessment and Learning Center - 03 September, 2022
  • First, Second & Third Grade Music Theory, Trinity College of London

Languages

English
Intermediate (B1)
Gujarati
Intermediate (B1)
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
French
Beginner (A1)

Hobbies

  • Swimming
  • Playing Piano
  • Calligraphy
  • Teaching
  • Listening to music
  • Reading


Timeline

Assistant Psychologist

Mind Mechanics Management
05.2022 - Current

Intern Psychologist

Mind Mechanics Management
03.2022 - 04.2022

Intern Psychologist

Masina Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2022

Counseling Psychology Intern

Abundant Life
08.2020 - 09.2020

Counseling & Clinical Psychology Intern

Abundant Life
07.2020 - 08.2020

Insurance Agent

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company
01.2019 - 11.2019

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

R.D. & S.H. National College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology

Sophia College

Higher Secondary Certificate Examination -

Sophia College

Secondary School Certificate Examination -

The Alexandra Girls' English Institution

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