This document provides a summary of Olushola O. Olabisi's qualifications and experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist. It includes contact information, objective, education history with degrees in marriage and family therapy and human services, skills and licenses, and professional experience providing therapy and case management services to individuals, couples, and families.
1. Olushola O. Olabisi, LMFT
Phone: (203) 528-4542
(203)510-2605
Email: godheritage05@yahoo.com
Objective: Seek the Position of Marriage and Family Therapist
SUMMARY: Highly knowledgeable and passionate Marriage and family
therapist with a huge background in diagnosing and treating mental and
emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the
context of marriage and family systems; applying psychotherapeutic and
family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of professional
services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating
such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.
Education:
2015: CANS Certification Mass
2011 M.A. - Marriage & Family Therapy, Saint Joseph College, West
Hartford, CT.
2009 M.A. Human Services: Marriage and Family, Liberty University,
Lynchburg, VA
1992 B.Sc. - Sociology, Ogun State University, Ogun State, Nigeria
Skills: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Evidence-based and promising practice models of in-home intervention
Adult CPR/AED and Standard First Aid
Complete T C I Techniques Training
In-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood
education
Familiar with local, state and federal policies, laws, and regulations
governing child programs
Ability to administer effective child development policies and procedures
Possess excellent communication skills, both in oral and written
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
April 2012- Present Behavioral Health Network, (Day Treatment
and Partial Hospitalization Program)
Springfield, MA
Clinician
• Provide for the personal services required by each resident, such as
assisting residents in completing all necessary forms and statements,
assisting clients in fulfilling the necessary requirements for entitlement
programs.
• Lead various individual, group and family counseling sessions. This
includes follow-up and clinical documentation.
2. • Meet regularly with the Clinical Services Consultant for discussion,
guidance and monitoring of each client in caseload.
• Ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of all clients at all times
• Making and documenting randomly scheduled checks on the
whereabouts of all clients.
• Maintenance of accurate and timely entries into the clients' individual
service plan records, as needed and warranted.
• Expeditious and programmatically sound management of all
emergencies which may arise during their duty hours and to record these
accurately, thoroughly, and in accordance with established policy and
procedures, including notification of program personnel or other
personnel, as warranted and as indicated in policy and procedure.
• Ethical and responsible actions in all dealings with clients, other staff
members, and others.
• Secures reimbursement through obtaining authorizations, accurate
documentation, and the timely submission of progress notes.
•Educates clients on issues associated with chemical dependency
treatment.
April 2010 - August 2011 Franciscan Life Center, Meridian, Connecticut
Marriage and Family Therapist (Intern)
• Developed and implemented treatment plans to help clients mobilize
inner capacities and resources to improve social functioning.
• Conducted individual, family, and group therapy sessions in accordance
with the established treatment plan and provided crisis intervention when
necessary.
•Prepared psychological and mental health assessments by obtaining
background information such as physical, psychological and mental health,
and social factors which contribute to the client's situation and by studying
case histories of clients/residents.
• Provided consultation, made recommendations, gave appropriate advice,
and facilitated decisions.
•Facilitated the use of research data to improve existing programs and
utilization of resources.
•Provided case management to include evaluating the needs of clients,
developing and implementing treatment plans, and monitoring progress.
•Completes documentation within designated timeframes.
• Secures reimbursement through obtaining authorizations, accurate
documentation, and the timely submission of progress notes. Performs
other related duties as assigned.
• Educates clients on issues associated with chemical dependency
treatment.
January 2008 - March 2011 Klingberg Family Center, New Britain,
Connecticut
Child Development Specialist
3. • Participate in and/or plan recreational activities both on and off campus
to motivate clients
•Hobby and skills instruction and support.
• Fostering of a positive, enthusiastic, and therapeutic play environment.
• Implement approved individual treatment plans and programs for all
clients assigned to the unit.
• Assists in the development or modification of programs.
•Consult with other staff to assure consistency and continuity of individual
treatment programs.
• Serve as primary child care worker to assigned client.
• Participate in the development of individual treatment plans for clients
and facilitate plan implementation.
• Provide transportation, assistance and instructions in hygiene.
• Assist in the development of daily living skills,
• Assist in the teaching and training program in these areas.
• Ensure adequate care for the clothing, shelter, (cleanliness of bedroom)
and other basic needs of assigned clients.
• Prepare and maintain records, files and reports as required.
AFFILIATIONS
• Member and Treasurer for the Northeast branch chapter of the Omo
Ijebu-ode Association
PERSONAL
Fluent in Yoruba. Have lived in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Extensive
travels throughout England, China and Dubai.
References available upon request