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PELUMI OKUWOGA

PSYCHOTHERAPY INTERN
Oakville,ON

Summary

  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Candidate
  • Master of Public Health promotion/Education and Bachelor of Pharmacy Volunteer Crisis Responder with Distress Centre of GTA and Kids Help Phone
  • Trained in Suicide risk Assessment (ASIST), CBT and SFT
  • Experienced in Patient Counselling, Psychoeducation and Case documentation
  • Empathetic, culturally responsive and Client-Centered approach to care Excellent oral and written communication Skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Teams/Zoom

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Drug Plan Management Specialist

Express Scipts Canada
11.2023 - Current
  • Applied clinical expertise in managing drug formularies, prior authorization processes, and patient support programs, ensuring access to essential therapies.
  • Counseled patients and providers on coverage decisions, using active listening and clear communication to reduce stress and promote understanding.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, and insurers to coordinate care and advocate for patient needs, building skills in case management and advocacy.
  • Maintained accurate, confidential documentation in alignment with healthcare policies and ethical standards.
  • Contributed to program development and analysis of drug trends, strengthening abilities in problem-solving, critical thinking, and culturally responsive decision-making.

Health Coach

mDoc Healthcare
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Provided coaching support to women with chronic health conditions, focusing on resilience, emotional well-being, and quality of life.
  • Applied evidence-based strategies such as stress management, motivational interviewing, and cognitive reframing to strengthen coping skills.
  • Guided clients in setting and achieving realistic wellness goals while offering psychoeducation on the mind-body connection.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care and adapted strategies to meet individual client needs.

Pharmacist

Desak Pharmacy
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Built strong therapeutic rapport by creating a nonjudgmental space where clients felt safe to explore medication fears, emotional triggers, and psychosocial barriers to adherence
  • Applied motivational interviewing techniques to assess readiness for change and support
  • Behavior modification, using empathy, active listening, and collaborative goal setting
  • Reinforced treatment plans with attention to the client’s emotional and psychological wellbeing, reflecting a trauma informed and integrative approach to health support
  • Supported clients in working through complex emotions related to diagnosis, stigma, and identity, while promoting autonomy and empowerment in their care decisions
  • Collaborated with physicians, case managers, and social workers to provide culturally responsive and client centered care

Education

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University
12-2026

Master of Public Health - Promotion/Education

Babcock University
01.2018

Bachelor of Pharmacy - undefined

Olabisi Onabanjo University
01.2013

Skills

Timeline

Drug Plan Management Specialist

Express Scipts Canada
11.2023 - Current

Health Coach

mDoc Healthcare
01.2021 - 01.2022

Pharmacist

Desak Pharmacy
01.2016 - 01.2021

Master of Public Health - Promotion/Education

Babcock University

Bachelor of Pharmacy - undefined

Olabisi Onabanjo University

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University

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