Dr Eric Kwasi Elliason
Psychologist
Chandigarh,Punjab
Summary
Diligent professional adept at assessing and providing crisis intervention for complicated behavioral conditions and problems. Administered and interpreted case-based psychological tests before prescribing treatment. Possesses outstanding interpersonal and conflict management skills. Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background conducting psychological tests, interviewing patients and monitoring patient progress.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PhD Scholar/Lecturer, Psychology and Sociology
Desh Bhagat University
Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
09.2023 - Current
- Mentored less successful students one-on-one to improve understanding of materials.
- Implemented diverse instructional techniques and integrated technology to enhance student learning.
- Created and enhanced course plans centered around class objectives.
- Enhanced classroom learning by facilitating small group projects and discussions centering around core concepts of psychology.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as abnormal psychology, cognitive processes and work motivation.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Counseling Psychologist
House of St Francis Clinic and Rehab Center
Accra, Ghana
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Consulted with patients on issues pertaining to relationship issues, substance abuse, career and other problems.
- Created, implemented and evaluated developmental outreach programs, presentations, workshops and other activities to facilitate patient growth.
- Met regularly with other counselors to assess individual cases and coordinate counseling services.
- Administered various tests and prevented major social, physical and mental disorders.
- Listened to patients' concerns, instructed on stress-management techniques, adjustment strategies for life changes, how to live normal lives and ways to improve relationships.
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Conducted psychological assessments for adults and children to help address variety of clinical concerns and performed educational testing to inform courts of intelligence and personality assessment results.
- Treated various anxiety disorders, using exposure therapies such as in vivo, imaginal and virtual reality exposure.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Established successful outreach programs to build strong working relationships with family practices, health and wellness staff members and management personnel.
- Formulated comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans to facilitate and optimize follow-up by social workers by conducting thorough clinical interviews.
- Scheduled, organized and delivered comprehensive presentations on effective treatment of depression, anxiety, anger and cognitive-behavioral skills to manage negative emotions.
- Trained future psychologists on best practices, counseling techniques, assessment and consultation.
- Used imaging and relaxation techniques to develop strengthening and safe zones to facilitate processing of trauma.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
- Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow, and restraints.
- Mitigated injuries and de-escalated life-threatening events through effective crisis intervention and coordination of emergency services.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
Health Administrator/Counsellor
holy Child Catholic Hospital
Takoradi, Ghana
08.2015 - 12.2021
- Developed and implemented new initiatives and process improvements as defined by business plan and governing agencies.
- Contributed to strategic development of clinical programs and study reports.
- Oversaw clinic financial management, recruitment and human resources.
- Communicated with doctors, nurses, patients and other employees to identify and resolve healthcare needs.
- Maintained up-to-date information in electronic medical records software.
- Kept records of expenses and monitored budget while recommending opportunities for cost savings.
- Remained educated on emerging healthcare technologies and wrote proposals for possible purchases of new equipment to stay at forefront of innovation.
- Represented office during board and community meetings, delivering supporting information and announcing new facility programs and initiatives.
- Monitored and notified senior management on expenditures and plans concerning budget and fiscal matters.
- Developed and distributed employee work schedules based on operational needs and employee requests.
- Developed and updated department goals and achievements throughout fiscal year.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers concerning treatment plans for patients.
- Managed and recorded facility maintenance and upkeep budget.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
School Counselor and Teacher
Asankrangwa Senior High School
Asankrangwa, Ghana
08.2008 - 07.2015
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for students to initiate enrollment process.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Conducted psychoeducational assessments to identify areas of academic and behavioral strengths and weaknesses and recommend modifications to improve learning and behavior.
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
Education
Ph.D. - Pychology
Desh Bhagat University
Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India 08.2023 - Current
Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology
Central University of Nicaragua
Nicaragua 11.2018 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Public Health
University of South Wales
United Kingdom 01.2018 - 04.2021
Master of Education - Guidance And Counseling
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana 06.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Public Health And Allied Sciences
Catholic University of Ghana
Sunyani, Ghana 08.2013 - 05.2016
Postgraduate Diploma - Education
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana 08.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Religion
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana 09.2000 - 05.2004
Certificate - Assessment And Evaluation
European Business University
Luxembourg 06.2023 - 10.2023
Skills
- Behavior Modification
- Higher Education
- Student Engagement
- Active Listening
- Social Behaviors
- Classroom Instruction
- Diverse Student Populations
- Improvement Strategies
- Office Meetings
- Educational Opportunities
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Recreational Activities
- Performance Improvement
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Reading Comprehension
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Systems Evaluation
- Psychology Knowledge
- Virtual Classrooms
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Educational Software
- Social Perceptiveness
- Enhancement Support
- Enrichment Programs
- Group Sessions
- Microsoft Word
- Educational Materials
- Learning Enhancement
- Designing Curriculum
- Professional Development Training
- Time Management
- Teacher Training
- Academic Advisement
- Instructional Strategies
- Behavioral Intervention
- Personalized Support
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Course Planning
- Google Docs
- Educational Support
- Presentations and Lectures
- Program Improvements
- Google Classroom
- Small Group Reading Instruction
- Behavioral Disorders
- Counseling Mentorship
- Student Development Evaluation
- Microsoft Excel
- Service-Orientation
- Patient Examination
- Decision Making
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Oversight
Work Availability
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Quote
Opportunities Don't happen.You create them.
Chris Grosser
Timeline
PhD Scholar/Lecturer, Psychology and Sociology
Desh Bhagat University
09.2023 - Current
Ph.D. - Pychology
Desh Bhagat University
08.2023 - Current
Certificate - Assessment And Evaluation
European Business University
06.2023 - 10.2023
Counseling Psychologist
House of St Francis Clinic and Rehab Center
01.2022 - 08.2023
Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology
Central University of Nicaragua
11.2018 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Public Health
University of South Wales
01.2018 - 04.2021
Health Administrator/Counsellor
holy Child Catholic Hospital
08.2015 - 12.2021
Master of Education - Guidance And Counseling
University of Cape Coast
06.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Public Health And Allied Sciences
Catholic University of Ghana
08.2013 - 05.2016
School Counselor and Teacher
Asankrangwa Senior High School
08.2008 - 07.2015
Postgraduate Diploma - Education
University of Cape Coast
08.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Religion
University of Ghana
09.2000 - 05.2004
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