Rubab Shahzad
Darwin,NT
Summary
Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills in a clinical environment, seeking to transition into a new field. Gained hands-on experience in client assessment, therapeutic interventions, and skilled in crisis intervention and motivational interviewing. Successfully facilitated psychoeducational groups, enhancing clients' self-efficacy and personal growth while providing culturally sensitive care, fostering strong therapeutic relationships, and promoting family involvement in treatment. Prepared to apply these transferrable skills to drive positive outcomes in a new professional landscape.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Counseling Intern
University of Management and Technology
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Engaged clients in goal-setting activities that fostered personal growth and promoted self-efficacy.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups on topics such as stress management, coping skills, and emotional regulation.
- Assisted in the development of treatment plans, setting attainable goals tailored to each client''s specific needs.
- Conducted thorough intake assessments to gather relevant information for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Implemented motivational interviewing techniques to support clients'' readiness for change and facilitate their commitment to treatment goals.
- Increased awareness of available mental health resources by conducting presentations at local schools or community events.
- Contributed to a positive therapeutic environment by establishing rapport with clients and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Developed strong working relationships with community resources, fostering a network of support for clients during their recovery process.
- Participated in clinical supervision, actively seeking feedback from supervisors to enhance therapeutic skills and improve client outcomes.
- Provided culturally sensitive counseling services, demonstrating respect for diversity and individual differences among clients.
- Promoted family involvement in the therapeutic process through facilitating family therapy sessions or providing psychoeducation on mental health issues affecting their loved ones.
Clinical Psychologist Intern
University of Management and Technology
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Delivered counseling services under close supervision of psychologists.
- Shadowed experienced clinicians to gain in-depth knowledge of treatment, diagnosis and assessment techniques.
- Observed service delivery for cases involving specific problems and broadly disordered behavior.
- Collected case histories covering personal, work and social details for permanent records.
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychological tests during office visits.
- Assessed available case data and prepared reports outlining findings and recommendations.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to help individuals through complex situations.
- Assisted with documenting and evaluating behaviors of individuals with mental health diagnoses.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT06-2027
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Management And Technology
Lahore, Pakistan09-2024
FSC - Pre-Medical
Superior College
Gujrat, Pakistan09-2020
Matriculation - Science
The Educators Bara Dari Campus
Gujrat, Pakistan07-2018
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Crisis Intervention
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- Child and adolescent counselling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Research Methodology
- Clinical Judgement
- Effective Communication
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Fluency in English
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Timeline
Clinical Counseling Intern
University of Management and Technology
10.2023 - 09.2024
Clinical Psychologist Intern
University of Management and Technology
04.2022 - 07.2024
Master of Science - Social Work
Charles Darwin University
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Management And Technology
FSC - Pre-Medical
Superior College
Matriculation - Science
The Educators Bara Dari Campus
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