KENEILWE MASHISHI

I am an Operational Emergency Care Practitioner based in the South African Military Health Services. I am Passionate about the wellness of every individual holistically. Thus my initiative to study Psychology. Apart from being a military Ops-medic, i have been studying distantly with the University of South Africa for both (undergraduate and Honours in Psychology), and finally did my MA in Counseling Psychology in the University of Fort Hare in 2022.

I did my internship at Therapy and assessment center at Epworth Children's Village, a home for a home for vulnerable children exposed to various childhood adverse effects. In the center my primary duties were to see internal children for therapy on a weekly basis. The therapy and assessment center offers broad psychological services to the community, where apart from working with children, i provided psychological services to adults, couples and families within the center and at Voslorus Child Welfare.

Furthermore, i did crisis intervention for patients referred by Doctors at Sunward hospital on a weekly basis.

For the period i served at Epworth Therapy and Assessment Center, I conducted Comprehensive Psychological evaluations to diagnose mental health conditions and developed comprehensive treatment plans. I provided evidence-based therapy to a wide range of mental health disorders, Administered, and interpreted psychological tests and assessments to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning. I further collaborated with other other professionals such as psychiatrists, social workers, medical doctors to implement coordinated treatment plans. I have also maintained a detailed and accurate documentation of cliet assessments, treatment plans, progress and interventions.

• Conducted comprehensive psychological evaluations to diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provided evidence-based therapy to individuals with a wide range of mental health disorders.
• Administered and interpreted psychological tests and assessments to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Collaborated with other professionals such as doctors, psychiatrists, social workers to develop and implement coordinated treatment plans.
• Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of client assessments, treatment plans, progress and interventions.
• Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
• Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.