SOPHIE OMANOGO OGIRI
Summary
Clinical psychologist with experience in supporting individuals suffering from a range of mental health concerns, including Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use Disorder, trauma and stress-related disorders, and a range of non-diagnostic issues. Highly empathetic and adept at evaluating clients and providing person-centered care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Psychologist
Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
2022.06 - Current
- Providing individual psychotherapy/counseling to students with diagnostic and non-diagnostic mental health concerns.
- Conducting thorough psychological assessment to determine the need severity of student clients.
- Consulting with academic and hostel management staff, parents/family and peers to determine the needs of students perceived to be at risk of a mental health concern.
- Referral of students requiring higher level care to external mental health clinics.
- Collaborating with staff in other units within the Student Services Department to promote student wellbeing.
- Providing insight to the school management on disciplinary processes.
- Facilitating whole-school mental health educational sessions through in-person presentations or digital recordings.
Clinical Psychologist
Synapse Services LTD., Abuja
2020.12 - 2022.06
- Analyzed data from psychological tests, self report measures and structured observations and interviews with patients in care to form diagnostic impressions.
- Developed and implemented treatment programs tailored the the individual needs of patients.
- Supported in the design and implementation of innovations in psychological care of individuals in treatment for complex mental health issues.
- Led group therapy sessions with individuals recovering from substance use disorders and mental illness.
- Recorded client information securely in system indicating assessments, concerns and plans.
- Advised the multi-disciplinary clinical team on the psychological needs of patients during ward rounds.
- Utilized analytical and judgment skills to take clinical management decisions on complex clinical cases.
- Volunteered as a psychologist with the non-profit arm of the organization.
Postgraduate Clinical Internship
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba
2019.03 - 2019.06
- Participated in weekly ward rounds, patient reviews and group counselling sessions.
- Clerked new patients through comprehensive history taking.
- Administered psychological assessment tools to patients.
- Generated written psychological reports
- Delivered mandatory point presentation on assigned clinical topic.
- Delivered a 3-part lecture on Specific Learning Disorders to the multi-disciplinary clinical team.
Teaching Assistant in Special Educational Needs
Surefoot Int'l School, Calabar
National Youth Service Corps
2015.11 - 2016.10
- Assisted students with learning differences, such as, Dyslexia and ADHD, through one-to-one tutoring, to achieve their full potential for independent learning.
- Supported teachers in managing challenging student behavior within the classroom, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback.
- Reinforced learning through the use of multisensory and collaborative teaching approaches.
- Provided individual support during examinations.
- Took part in school training activities to advance knowledge in working with students with specific learning difficulties.
Undergraduate Clinical Internship
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital
Yaba
2013.05 - 2013.07
- Attended and observed protocols of weekly ward rounds and group counselling sessions.
- Developed patients' taken history into comprehensive reports.
- Delivered power point presentations.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Covenant University, Ota, Ogun state
2017.09 - 2020.10
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Covenant University, Ota, Ogun state
2011.09 - 2015.06
Skills
- Empathetic listener
- Perceptiveness
- Analytical thinking
- Integrated therapy models
- Psychological assessment and case management
- Data collection
- Record keeping
- Teamwork
- Written and verbal communication
Certification
- National Association of Clinical Psychologists (NACP) License - 01/2023-12/2023
- Certificate of Recognition, Vice-chancellor, Nile University of Nigeria - 2023
- Certificate of Excellence, Nigerian Journal of Medicine - 2021
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Psychologist
Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
2022.06 - Current
Clinical Psychologist
Synapse Services LTD., Abuja
2020.12 - 2022.06
Postgraduate Clinical Internship
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba
2019.03 - 2019.06
Master of Science - Psychology
Covenant University, Ota, Ogun state
2017.09 - 2020.10
Teaching Assistant in Special Educational Needs
Surefoot Int'l School, Calabar
2015.11 - 2016.10
Undergraduate Clinical Internship
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital
2013.05 - 2013.07
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Covenant University, Ota, Ogun state
2011.09 - 2015.06