Mohammad Forogh
Summary
- The Mental Health Supervisor was talented in client assessments and treatment planning. Evaluate client needs and implement trauma-informed interventions to support overall well-being. Completes risk assessments in alignment with regulatory compliance and reporting requirements.
- Experienced counselling professional with a history of diversifying services to meet individual client needs. Works with care and compassion to deliver targeted care programmes for improved social and behavioural outcomes. Meticulous in assessments and monitoring to provide excellent care continuity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Practitioner
NHS Foundation Trust
Norwich, Norfolk
06.2022 - Current
- Designed individualised plans with patients for various illnesses, working closely with specialists and care providers for the best treatments.
- Kept detailed records of medical conditions and histories, providing exceptional and individualised care.
- Maintained confidentiality and impartiality in all patient interactions to maintain data protection.
- Advised patients on post-treatment care options, at-home plans and rehabilitation.
- Monitored vital signs during treatments and adapted plans on the fly, maintaining patient comfort.
- Endorsed lifestyle changes to improve health and wellness.
- Educated patients on treatment options for various illnesses, collaborating with specialists to provide thorough education.
- Helped clients make informed decisions and follow individual treatment plans.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal and treatment-related goals.
- Assessed client's mental health in detail to establish treatment options and develop treatment plans.
- Monitored patients' conditions, taking pulse and weight.
- Supported clients experiencing substance abuse issues, offering access to additional resources and targeted programmes.
- Provided timely intake, assessment and appropriate intervention to clients experiencing crises.
- Maintained confidentiality of clients' information.
- Developed relationships with medical, welfare and educational agencies serving client needs.
- Produced detailed progress reporting, liaising with clients and their families to discuss ongoing treatment.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families facing challenging situations.
- Inputted patient information and records into the database to maintain accurate documentation.
- Observed and evaluated patients to detect changes in behaviour or abnormalities.
- Educated and advised families on ways to deal with mental issues.
- Provided solo or group therapy with patients and families.
- Worked with practitioners and allied health professionals to provide practical support and follow-up to clients.
- Initiated risk assessments to examine psychological and social factors.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to design treatment plans.
- Provided tailored support to help service users increase their independence and quality of life.
Mental Health Supervisor / SGBV Specialist point o
MSF-Afghanistan
Helmand , Afghanistan
09.2017 - 09.2021
- Planning, organizing, and coordinating Mental Health activities, in order to ensure an efficient and effective implementation of resources while maintaining high levels of quality in Medicine Sans Frontiers (MSF) Mental Health programs and activities
- Providing clinical and overall program supervision, for both mental health and psychiatric case management
- Monitoring and providing clinical guidance to the Mental Health team
- Supervising Psychosocial Counsellors and their activities, including training, monitoring performance and conducting evaluations
- Holding regular interdisciplinary meetings and working groups to ensure best practices across the hospital
- Attending relevant external meetings and managing networks of stakeholders
- Supervising the Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) program, promoting and ensuring collaboration between multiple departments.
- Specialist point of contact for mental health and social work case management for Sexual Gender Based violence survivors
- Training the wider medical team in relation to SGBV and other Mental Health topics
- Monitoring, analysis and reporting of Mental Health programming and Sexual Gender Based violence data
Psychosocial Counsellor
MSF-Afghanistan
Helmand , Afghanistan
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Carry out individual and group counselling and psycho-educational sessions
- Participate in the creation of any material needed for counselling activities
- Keep files and statistics of daily activities and participate in team meetings to share experiences and discuss cases, preserving confidentiality
- Ensure regular ongoing discussions with the supervisor
- Take an active part in training and supervision and support the activities manager when necessary in educating Medicine Sans Frontiers staff or external partners about mental health
Volunteer Psychosocial Counsellor
Justice Department / Correctional Centre
Herat , Afghanistan
11.2015 - 12.2015
- Individual counselling for behavioural difficulties
- Support group session
- Group play session
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Herat University
Herat-Afghanistan 01.2011 - 12.2014
Certificate of Higher Education - Sexual Gender Based violence
MSF international
Jordan 06.2019 - 06.2019
Skills
- Empathy and Compassion: a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals affected by humanitarian crises Empathy and compassion are essential for connecting with and advocating on behalf of these populations
- Strong Communication: ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, and empathetically Advocates must be able to convey complex issues to a variety of audiences, including policymakers, the media, and the general public
- Research and Analysis: skilled in gathering and analyzing data and information related to humanitarian issues This includes understanding the root causes of crises, the impact on affected populations, and potential solutions
- Policy Knowledge: A solid understanding of international humanitarian law, human rights law, and relevant policies and regulations
- Networking: Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs, international organizations, and other advocates
- Strategic Thinking: able to develop and implement strategic plans to achieve goals This includes setting clear objectives, identifying target audiences
- Crisis Management: the ability to respond to emergencies and crises swiftly and effectively This requires crisis management skills, and the ability to make quick decisions and remain composed under pressure
- Cultural Sensitivity: worked in diverse cultural contexts Being culturally sensitive and respectful of local customs and norms
- Resilience: able to cope with emotionally and mentally demanding situations and circumstances
- Ethical Considerations: Upholding ethical standards maintaining integrity and being able to prioritize the well-being of affected populations and avoid any conflicts of interest
- Language Skills: Fluent in English, Dar/Farsi, Pashto and Ozbek
As a manager, I was responsible for supervising eight psychosocial counsellors in a mental health and sexual gender-based violence program My main duties included ensuring that program activities were completed and productivity expectations were met I also networked and mapped other support agencies for referral pathways in the community and regionally Additionally, I managed the data collection system and used coaching skills to mentor my team I am an empowering leader who ensures appropriate delegation of tasks and achieves a high standard of work with excellent time managementent time management - I possess a diverse range of skills in the field of clinical supervision, including conducting training and supervising case management I am experienced in various forms of therapy, such as psychotherapy, working with adolescents, group therapy, and family therapy Additionally, I am well-versed in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and the survivor-centred approach for sexual gender-based violence survivors Furthermore, I have expertise in adherence counselling for conditions such as tuberculosis and HIV, as well as crisis intervention Lastly, I am knowledgeable in providing mental health and psycho-social support for malnutrition
Languages
English
Fluent
Farsi
Native
Persian
Native
Pashto
Fluent
Ozbek
Fluent
Timeline
Assistant Practitioner
NHS Foundation Trust
06.2022 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Sexual Gender Based violence
MSF international
06.2019 - 06.2019
Mental Health Supervisor / SGBV Specialist point o
MSF-Afghanistan
09.2017 - 09.2021
Psychosocial Counsellor
MSF-Afghanistan
08.2016 - 09.2017
Volunteer Psychosocial Counsellor
Justice Department / Correctional Centre
11.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Herat University
01.2011 - 12.2014
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