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Jeotpreen Kalra

London

Summary

A result oriented and diligent candidate with educational roots in Investigative and forensic psychology with experience in social, clinical, legal, counselling and forensic environments. Seeking to further gain an ideal work opportunity with a vulnerable forensic population and implement acquired knowledge and abilities. Dedicated to providing empathetic support and sincere care. Skilled at quickly building rapport with all personality and age types.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Forensic mental health practitioner

Together for mental wellbeing
London
05.2023 - Current
  • Screening and conducting risk assessments of individuals in custody at Westminster Magistrates Court to identify mental health, substance abuse, homeless and other vulnerabilities in line with SystemOne.
  • Diverting acutely unwell custodies into healthcare from the criminal justice system via the Mental health act 1983 to ensure appropriate care including civil and forensic sections.
  • Signposting custodies to primary and secondary healthcare including Prison In-reach, GPs, CMHTs, Drug and alcohol services and social care.
  • Establishing strong collaborative partnerships with other agencies including Police L&D, Drug and alcohol services, MAPPA, CMHTs, Crown Courts, Social Services and Probation.
  • Writing court reports daily with compliance to NHS template
  • Leading complex high risk celebrity cases and establishing support network in prisons during remand


Empowerment Practitioner

YMCA Together
Liverpool, Merseyside
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Delivering trauma informed care to women and children fleeing domestic abuse in a refuge
  • Managing a case load of women and children for providing and co-ordinating therapeutic interventions and multi-agency activity with social services, police, social housing and MAPPA
  • Responsible for managing, updating and communicating households risk assessments in line with L-YMCA/City Wide policy and procedure
  • Developing excellent working relationships with the City Council Commissioners to ensure safe contingency plans to reintegrate victims into the community with appropriate support

Volunteer

Citizen's Advice Witness Service
Liverpool, United Kingdom
03.2022 - 05.2023

● Based at Liverpool Crown Court to provide dedicated support to victims and witnesses of crime attending trials for serious offenses, including murder, grievous bodily harm, trafficking, and firearms-related cases.
● Offering confidential emotional and practical support, guidance, and information about court procedures, legal terminology, and trial outcomes to witnesses and their supporters.
● Assisting witnesses in coping with the emotional and psychological impact of giving evidence by conducting pre-trial visits, explaining courtroom layouts, and addressing any concerns or anxieties they may have.
● Liaising with Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), police, and court officials for appropriate special measures, such as screens or video links

Volunteer Counsellor

Reboot Wellness
Gurgaon, India
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Dedicated over 250+ hours to young adult clients mentally affected by Covid-19 by providing them pro-bono therapy on a weekly basis under the supervision of the chief psychologist
  • Developed and implemented subjective intervention plans and coping techniques in line with DBT, CBT and mindfulness structures based on risks
  • Managing client confidentiality in regulation with GDPR

Volunteer

India Vision Foundation
Delhi, India
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Responsible for conducting mental health awareness sessions and leading activities with vulnerable children aged 12-20 years old, exposed to the Indian criminal justice system via family members
  • Supported the children effectively to develop an educational, emotional and social competency by conducting sessions on challenging topics including gender, sexuality, consent, mental health, abuse, suicide and sex education

Intern

Reboot Wellness
Gurgaon, India
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Designed and developed individualised intervention plans for 9 real life case studies by evaluating patient goals as well as their mental and practical conditions
  • Conducted and led a 3-hour public seminar on "Criminal Behaviour" to co-workers and the psychologists at the clinic, covering the psychology of serial killers, arsonists, kidnappers and cult leaders with specific case studies

Intern

Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science (SIFS)
Delhi, India
05.2019 - 06.2019
  • Developed the ability to attain latent fingerprints and lip prints from glass surfaces using carbon-based powders
  • Cultivated skills of distinguishing between questioned and original documents on the basis of handwriting and signature analysis

Intern

Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Gurgaon, India
05.2018 - 06.2018
  • Built up the basic skills of attaining client histories and mental state examinations (MSE)
  • Actively observed 4 psychiatric evaluations under the chief psychiatrist of the hospital and 2 clinical assessments under the chief clinical psychologist


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology

Amity University

Master of Science - Investigative and Forensic Psychology

University of Liverpool
Liverpool, LIV

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Research Methodology
  • Qualitative Interviewing
  • Active Listening

Languages

Hindi
Native language
English
Fluent
Hindi
Native
Punjabi
Advanced

Certification

  • Achieved Stage 2 for Address Course for working with Personality disorder by Association of Psychological therapies
  • Training from Liverpool city council regarding Domestic abuse and Child criminal and sexual exploitation
  • There must be a better way: CBT for Non-suicidal Self injury Association for Psychological therapies (APT)
  • 3-month course on Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) by the University of Oxford worth 10 CATS points
  • Covid-19 and mental health training provided by American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Short term certificate course in Forensic Science and Criminology with International Forensic Science Institute, Government of India X2

Accomplishments

  • Published a research paper on Understanding what factors affect firefighter use of site-specific risk information with Merseyside Emergency services
  • Developed writing skills for Behavioural Investigative Advice (BIA) reports, Practitioner reports and Court reports
  • Advancement of SPSS knowledge
  • Hosted a Seminar on Indian Police Decision making skills
  • Formulated and conducted a simulation on Decision Inertia
  • Presented a Session on "ORBIT interviewing techniques" to top ranked Indian Police Officer

Timeline

Forensic mental health practitioner

Together for mental wellbeing
05.2023 - Current

Empowerment Practitioner

YMCA Together
10.2022 - 05.2023

Volunteer

Citizen's Advice Witness Service
03.2022 - 05.2023

Volunteer

India Vision Foundation
12.2020 - 03.2021

Volunteer Counsellor

Reboot Wellness
03.2020 - 09.2021

Intern

Reboot Wellness
06.2019 - 07.2019

Intern

Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science (SIFS)
05.2019 - 06.2019

Intern

Fortis Memorial Research Institute
05.2018 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology

Amity University

Master of Science - Investigative and Forensic Psychology

University of Liverpool
Jeotpreen Kalra