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Alaa Al.Assaf

Brazil Villa Carrao

Summary

Passionate counselor dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist

UNDP
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
  • Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Director of Psychosocial

Children's Village SOS
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

Volunteer Clerical Assistant

Basma And Zaitouna Non-Profit
01.2013 - 07.2013
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Damascus University
Damascus, Syria
2010

Skills

  • Crisis Response
  • Records Review
  • Goal Setting
  • Individual Therapy
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Family Counseling
  • Group Facilitation
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Case Management
  • Providing Community Referrals
  • Community Resources

Accomplishments

  • Psychiatrist and Technical Officer Program Support
  • Supervised team of 20 staff members
  • Psychotherapist with UNDP
  • Psychosocial support to all age groups and social groups (victims of was and domestic violence - vulnerable groups)

Languages

Portuguese
Professional Working
English
Professional Working
Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist

UNDP
01.2020 - 01.2021

Director of Psychosocial

Children's Village SOS
01.2014 - 01.2018

Volunteer Clerical Assistant

Basma And Zaitouna Non-Profit
01.2013 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Damascus University

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