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Jyoti Singh

Mental Health Researcher/ Psychologist
Lucknow

Summary

Highly skilled and dedicated (9+years of experience) in the field of mental health research, trained in early childhood development, counseling as well as research project management also. Seeking to improve to get a sustainable solution to bridge the intra and inter-generational gaps and provide a dignified human life.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Psychologist

Bhartiya Shiksha Shodh Sansthan
Lucknow
04.2022 - Current

Objective: To understand the aspects of the psychological and mental well-being aspects in schools and in organization also.


Primary responsibilities and key role:


· Psychological assessment

· Research Paper writing

· Data collection & analysis

· Guidance program for school teachers, students and parents

· Article review

· Stress management

Self- Employed & Volunteer Counseling Services

ASMITA
Lucknow
01.2020 - 03.2022

Objective: To understand the mental and physical health well-being to survive and thrive during this novel COVID-19 pandemic (work as a private practitioner and volunteer counselor during this pandemic).

Primary responsibilities and key role:

· Adolescent counseling

· Mental Health Well- Being webinar

· Career Counseling

· Stress management

· Research Proposal & Paper Writing

Child Psychologist

Community Empowerment Lab
Lucknow/ Rae Bareli
02.2017 - 06.2019

Project Name: Visual Working Memory (A project of University of East Anglia)

Objective: To understand the overall neurobehavioral development of early childhood development (6 ,9, 30 & 42 months old babies).

Primary responsibilities and key role:

  • Data collection & data analysis
  • Neurodevelopmental assessment of 6 & 9 months old babies and 30- & 42-months old kids
  • Domestic Violence and Depression Indicator assessment of mothers
  • Team Leader
  • Project management
  • Quality assurance during field visit
  • Language transcription
  • Mother child care practices


Junior Research Fellow

Community Empowerment Lab
Lucknow
05.2015 - 12.2016

Project Name:1000 Dreams ( A project of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)

Objective: To evaluate the child's entire development from conception to the age of two and a half years based on the given intervention from May 2014 to December 2017.


Primary responsibilities and key role:

  • Designing research tools
  • Training sessions to various team
  • Lead the Evaluation and Monitoring team
  • Data analysis

Formative Researcher

Community Empowerment Lab
Lucknow/Rae Bareli
09.2014 - 04.2015

Project Name: Star & Seed Project

Objective: To understand knowledge, skills, motivation and enabling environment around early childhood development by using mixed matched research methodology of Qualitative and Quantitative methods.


Primary responsibilities and key role:

  • FGD
  • Non- participatory observation of mother child care practices
  • Piloting & designing tools
  • Collaboration with local stakeholders and health workers of rural community
  • Led the field research team

Field Psychologist &Test Administration

Community Empowerment Lab
Lucknow / Rae Bareli
12.2013 - 08.2014

Project Name: Saving Brains (A Project of Grand Challenges Canada & Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)

Objective: To assess the neurodevelopmental outcomes at age 7-9 years of a study cohort that was enrolled at birth in a cluster randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of a preventive package of essential newborn care practices on neonatal mortality rate (NMR), in Shivgarh, India.

Primary responsibilities and key role:

  • Monitor the evaluation team
  • Developing app based tools for neurodevelopmental assessment
  • Design tool for motor proficiency test of children
  • Lead the pathology (clinical health) team
  • Training session for neurodevelopmental assessment
  • Coordination with technical and research team

Counselor

ASMITA- A Slow Learner Center & Mental Health Clinic
Lucknow
01.2011 - 11.2013

Objective: Worked at ASMITA mental health clinic as a counselor and special educator from January 2011 to November 2013 with Dr. Krishna Dutt. Ex. Clinical Psychologist, Dept. of Psychiatry, King George Medical University, Lucknow.

Primary responsibilities and key role:

  • Conducted psychological assessment
  • Used imaging and relaxation techniques to develop strengthening and safe zones to facilitate processing of trauma.
  • Therapeutic counseling session

Education

Master of Arts - Psychology

National PG College, University of Lucknow
Lucknow
07.2008 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, English Literature

University of Lucknow
Lucknow
08.2005 - 06.2008

Skills

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Additional Information

Shukla, A., Singh, J., (2018). Domestic Violence Against Females in India: A Rural Perspective. Sodha Mimansa- ISSN 2348-4624, Year: V, issues- II, January-March, 2018, Page No: 151-154.

Timeline

Assistant Psychologist

Bhartiya Shiksha Shodh Sansthan
04.2022 - Current

Self- Employed & Volunteer Counseling Services

ASMITA
01.2020 - 03.2022

Child Psychologist

Community Empowerment Lab
02.2017 - 06.2019

Junior Research Fellow

Community Empowerment Lab
05.2015 - 12.2016

Formative Researcher

Community Empowerment Lab
09.2014 - 04.2015

Field Psychologist &Test Administration

Community Empowerment Lab
12.2013 - 08.2014

Counselor

ASMITA- A Slow Learner Center & Mental Health Clinic
01.2011 - 11.2013

Master of Arts - Psychology

National PG College, University of Lucknow
07.2008 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, English Literature

University of Lucknow
08.2005 - 06.2008
Jyoti SinghMental Health Researcher/ Psychologist