Saraswati Malik
Psychologist
Chandigarh,Chandigarh
Summary
Enthusiastic and analytical Psychologist with experience assessing and treating patients. Expert at observing and interviewing, developing treatment plans and conducting research.Clear understanding of Psychological Ethics. Compassionate, understanding and friendly demeanor when working with challenging clients in any situation. Eager to contribute to team and organisation success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Psychologist
DBM Public School
Gohana , Haryana
Aug.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
Psychologist
Shalby Hospitals - Multi Speciality Hospital
Mohali , Chandigarh
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided professional individual and family Psychotherapy to all aged Patients with various Emotional/Behavioral issues.
- Devloped and implemented treatment plans and conducted comprehensive psychological evaluations.
- Monitored patients' progress and worked closely with other professionals to increase the quality and efficiency of treatment.
- Educated patients and their family members on mental diseases and treatment options.
- Presented many awareness programs on Mental health (Behavioral, Emotional, Mental health issues) in hospital.
Intern Psychologist
Shalby Hospitals - Multi Speciality Hospital
Mohali
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked with COVID-19 Patients.
- Helped patient to Normalise the worry and developed healthy ways of addressing worry.
- Encouraged safety, health and hygiene.
- Helped to Reduced immediate distress.
- Helped to increase supportive communication in relationships.
- Helped staff and families of vulnerable individual to stay calm, safe, postive and supportive.
School Psychologist
Sea & Sky Convent School
Rohtak , Haryana
08.2017 - 11.2020
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Intern
Cognizavest
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Learn how to construct Psychological Test.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma In Guidance And Counseling - Psychology
Dev Samaj College of Education
Chandigarh 09.2020 - 09.2021
Master of Arts - Psychology
Panjab University
Chandigarh 06.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Hons
Maharshi Dayanand University
Rohtak 06.2012 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Sanskar Vidya Peeth Sr Sec School
Gohana 03.2011 - 04.2012
High School Diploma -
Sanskar Vidya Peeth Sr Sec School
Gohana 2009.03 - 2010.04
Skills
Active Listening
Behavior observation
Activity Planning
Training and Development
Communication and listening
Empathy
Group Facilitation
Teaching
Determination and Punctuality
Leadership
Psychological Assessment
Microsoft word and PowerPoint
Accomplishments
- University Topper.
- Participated in Conference "International Psychological Science Congress".
- Attended International workshop on " Understanding Counseling Process For Specific Population".
- Winner of Science Exhibition in Inter College.
- Attended 15 day internship by Dr Samir Parikh (Clinical Psychology).
- Attended workshop on "Therapeutic Procedures in Counseling and Psychotherapy".
- Webinar on "Navigating Challenges in Post COVID world: The role of Technology in Education".
- Workshop on "Introduction to Art Therapy".
- Workshop on "Introduction to Psychotherapy".
- Workshop on "Fashion Psychology".
- Workshop on" Positive Psychology".
- Attended course on "Art Therapy".
- Attended course on " Introduction to Psycho-Oncology".
- Attended course on" Introduction to Sport Psychology".
Timeline
School Psychologist
DBM Public School
Aug.2022 - Current
Psychologist
Shalby Hospitals - Multi Speciality Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2022
Intern Psychologist
Shalby Hospitals - Multi Speciality Hospital
12.2020 - 05.2021
Post Graduate Diploma In Guidance And Counseling - Psychology
Dev Samaj College of Education
09.2020 - 09.2021
Intern
Cognizavest
04.2020 - 08.2020
School Psychologist
Sea & Sky Convent School
08.2017 - 11.2020
Master of Arts - Psychology
Panjab University
06.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Hons
Maharshi Dayanand University
06.2012 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Sanskar Vidya Peeth Sr Sec School
03.2011 - 04.2012
High School Diploma -
Sanskar Vidya Peeth Sr Sec School
2009.03 - 2010.04