Omar Ashwas is a mental health professional with extensive experience in suicide risk assessments, therapeutic expertise in dual diagnosis, clinical documentation, and parenting skills education. He has a Master's degree in Social Sciences and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. His professional experience includes life coaching, working as a life skills instructor, substitute teaching, and residential counseling.

1. Omar Ashwas
Professional Summary
Mental health professional driven to help others overcome personal obstacles. Comfortable working autonomously or in a
team-based setting. Skilled with expertise on the identification and management of mental illnesses. Possessing in-depth
knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis and treatment.
Skill Highlights
Suicide risk assessments
Superior communication skills
Therapeutic expertise in dual diagnosis
Clinical documentation expertise
Parenting skills educator
Extensive DSM-IV knowledge
Accomplishments
Outstanding Senior in Psychology
Suma Cum Laude
Applied Research Assistant
Professional Experience
Life Coach
March 2013 to January 2015
Mind EnMotion Life Coaching － Winston Salem, NC
Provided individualized analysis and treatment plans of personal and career obstacles.
Life Skills Instructor
September 2013 to December 2015
One Step Further － Greensboro, NC
Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
Substitute Teacher
September 1997 to June 2010
Peoria public Schools － Peoria, IL
On-call substitute teacher for grades k-12 in all subject areas. Extensive experience with special needs children.
Residential Counselor
June 1997 to August 2004
Catholic Charities/Youth Farm － Peoria, IL
Counselor for troubled youth in a residential setting. Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills,
impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
Education and Training
Master of Science : Social Sciences, 1988
Syracuse University － Syracuse, NY, USA
Bachelor of Arts : Psychology, 1985
Buffalo State College － Buffalo, NY, USA
1253 Fortune Street, Winston-Salem NC 27103
Cell: 336 259 9870 - osinjlawi@yahoo.com