KHUSH ADA
Surrey,BC
Summary
Licensed clinical psychologist (RCI CRR no. A-50477) with 8+ years of experience in the field of psychology. Clinical and hands on experience in psychological assessments and psychotherapeutic management of all kinds of behavioural disturbances and psychological ailments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Psychologist
Maharana Pratap District Combined Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2024
- Provide psychological aid to outpatient and inpatient department
- Performed psychological assessments
- Provided disability certificate to patients with Intellectual Disability, autism and learning disability
- Visited jails, juvenile homes, old age home and provide psychotherapy as per the requirement
- Participated in school mental health program for awareness of mental health issues among school going children and adolescents
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Formulated comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans to facilitate and optimize follow-up by social workers by conducting thorough clinical interviews.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches and individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality policies while ensuring continuity of care across providers.
- Established a strong referral network within the local medical community that led to increased access to specialized resources for clients.
- Treated various anxiety disorders, using exposure therapies such as in vivo, imaginal and virtual reality exposure.
- Implemented data-driven interventions to effectively address client needs, monitoring progress throughout treatment duration.
- Scheduled, organized and delivered comprehensive presentations on effective treatment of depression, anxiety, anger and cognitive-behavioral skills to manage negative emotions.
- Mitigated injuries and de-escalated life-threatening events through effective crisis intervention and coordination of emergency services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for patients, addressing both physical and mental health needs.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Conducted thorough psychological assessments to accurately diagnose disorders and inform appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated closely with psychiatrists when necessary to coordinate medication management efforts alongside psychotherapy interventions.
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients, resulting in improved mental health and wellbeing.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of clinical psychology.
- Contributed to the development of an in-house training program for clinical staff members, ensuring continued professional growth for all team members.
- Trained future psychologists on best practices, counseling techniques, assessment and consultation.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for managing stressors associated with daily living or specific mental health concerns.
- Provided crisis intervention services during critical situations, ensuring patient safety and stabilization.
- Established successful outreach programs to build strong working relationships with family practices, health and wellness staff members and management personnel.
- Consulted with community organizations to develop mental health programs tailored to local needs, increasing accessibility of services.
- Mentored junior staff members through supervision and guidance, promoting professional growth within the team.
- Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow, and restraints.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with therapy sessions by building strong rapport and maintaining open communication channels.
- Educated family members about psychiatric disorders and their impact on individuals'' emotional well-being, fostering greater understanding among support systems.
- Served as a guest lecturer at universities and professional conferences, sharing my expertise with students and colleagues across the field of psychology.
- Used imaging and relaxation techniques to develop strengthening and safe zones to facilitate processing of trauma.
- Presented research findings at conferences, contributing to the advancement of clinical psychology practices.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Identified indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment through direct observation.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychosocial examinations for assessment of different patient markers.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Offered specific advice to help clients work through educational or occupational issues.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Aided general practitioners and specialists with handling complex cases by consulting on psychological diagnoses and treatments.
- Critically analyzed and interpreted reports related to opioid addiction, self-harm and psychosis across many healthcare domains.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
Counselor
Drug Treatment Centre, King George's Medical University
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Interview patients with Opioid Dependence for case history and Mental Status Examination
- Provide Motivational Enhancement Therapy to the patients
Clinical Psychologist
Vinay Neuropsychiatric Clinic
03.2016 - 05.2016
- Use psychological assessments for diagnostic clarification and to aid psychotherapy
- Offer counseling and therapies to clients having mental health problems like anxiety, depression, inter-personal problems
School Teacher
Town Hall Public Inter College
09.2011 - 05.2013
- Taught the subject of Geography to students of class VI to X
Education
M.Phil - Clinical Psychology
King George's Medical University
Masters in Arts - Psychology
Lucknow University
Bachelor of Arts -
Lucknow University
Skills
- Interviewing skills
- Counseling techniques
- Psychometric Assessments
- Intelligence Quotient assessment
- Personality assessment
- Diagnostic clarification
- Learning Disability assessment
- Neuropsychological Assessment
- Behavior Therapy
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Mindfulness Based therapy
- Motivation Enhancement Therapy
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Emotional problems
- Behavior problems
- Stress reduction techniques
- Adult psychology
- Anxiety Management
- Psychological Testing
- Child Psychology
- Emotional Disorders
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Research
- Individual Therapy
- Social Work
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Family Counseling
- Social Case Histories
- Consultations
- Treatment Programs
- Anger Management
- Family therapy
- Adolescent psychology
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Mental Health Treatment
- Group Therapy
- Geriatric Psychology
- Administration and management
- Integrated healthcare models
- Case Management
- Mood disorder expertise
- Behavior Analysis
- Patient Screening
- Eating disorder treatment
- Crisis Intervention
- Multicultural Competence
- Treatment Planning
- Client Interviewing
- Behavioral assessment
- Public safety and security
- Report Writing
- Cognitive Psychology
- Psychological Assessment
- Depression and anxiety specialist
- Emotional awareness
- Client Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Group facilitation
- Analytical Thinking
- Positive patient experiences
- DSM-IV classification
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Psychosocial Analysis
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Referral Coordination
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Multitasking
Awards
Best Session Paper, Mental Health Literacy among Professional Students, International Conference on Youth, Gender & HIV, Amity University, Lucknow, 2014
Publications
- Cognitive Rehabilitation in Schizophrenia: A Review, Pooja Mahour, Khush Ada, Delhi Psychiatric Journal, 18, 2, 245-249, 2015
- A study of Parenting Styles and attachment in adolescence with dissociative Disorder, Khush Ada, Pooja Mahour, Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 14, 4, 58-73, 2018
- Description of Sexual Dysfunction in Females in Ancient Medicine, Khush Ada, Meha Jain, Indian Journal of Health, Sexuality & Culture, 4, 1, 01-05, 2018
- Evolutionary Culture Psychology, P. Kumar, M. Jain, K. Ada, Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science, Springer, 2020
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Clinical Psychologist
Maharana Pratap District Combined Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2024
Counselor
Drug Treatment Centre, King George's Medical University
07.2016 - 11.2016
Clinical Psychologist
Vinay Neuropsychiatric Clinic
03.2016 - 05.2016
School Teacher
Town Hall Public Inter College
09.2011 - 05.2013
M.Phil - Clinical Psychology
King George's Medical University
Masters in Arts - Psychology
Lucknow University
Bachelor of Arts -
Lucknow University
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