Sumita Sumita
Hamilton
Summary
Experienced Alcohol and Drug Clinician, and Mental Health Professional with 13 years of dedicated service in the private and public sectors, including retreat experience. Proficient in ACT, MI, CBT, assessments, planning, crisis management, and well-versed in mental health law and tribunal procedures. Adept in Human Resources, management, and team leadership.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
YOU ARE THE THERAPIST LTD
Private practice
09.2019 - Current
- Mental health and Addiction counselling / clinical and professional Supervision/ ACC sensitive claims provider, Onsite Trauma Response Clinician
Drug and Alcohol Clinician
Waikato District health Board
02.2013 - 09.2019
- Comprehensive assessments, Dual diagnosis clients, Talking Therapy/ CBT / MI / ACT, Relapse prevention Groups, Family meetings, Risk assessment, Audit, OST programme, Cognitive impairment assessment, Clinical supervisor, Clinical training in Motivational interviewing
Volunteer Case Manager
Salvation Army Manakau Bridge Programme
01.2012 - 07.2012
- Identifying addictive behaviours, Behaviour modification plans, Counselling sessions, Promoting healthy lifestyles, Attending Clinical Meetings
Education
Registered Alcohol and Other drug Practitioner/ Clinical supervisor -
Dapaanz
Clinical supervisor training -
2015
Graduate Diploma In Theory Of Addiction Level 7 -
WELTEC
Registered Pharmacist -
Punjab Technical University
01.2002
Skills
- Empathetic Communication
- Assessment and Intervention
- Individualized Treatment Planning
- Group Counselling
- Healthy Lifestyle Promotion
- Structured Thinking Techniques
- Addiction Education
- Crisis Management
- Cultural Competence
- Documentation and Record Keeping
Websites
Certification
Dapaanz Reg . Accredited Clinical Supervisor / Addiction Practitioner
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Authorised Officer
Worked as Authorised officer for Waikato DHB under SACAAT
Practice
Currently private practice. Also have facility for online secure supervision/ counselling sessions.
Personal Information
Driving License: Full
References
- Supriya Maharaj, 0210667050, Clinical supervisor
- Mohini-Vinod Singh, 02108231681, Mentor / Ex senior colleague
CPD
- Motivational interviewing workshops
- ACT training online
- Neuroscience perspective in addiction training by Dr Nathan Wills
- Cognitive impairment in addiction/ Moca training
- Opioid substitution Methadone and suboxone workshop
- Family practice training
- Trained as an Authorised officer for SACAT
- Mental Capacity assessment training
- Mana enhancing in mental health and addiction training
- Online course ACT for Trauma by Dr. Russ Harris
Timeline
YOU ARE THE THERAPIST LTD
Private practice
09.2019 - Current
Drug and Alcohol Clinician
Waikato District health Board
02.2013 - 09.2019
Volunteer Case Manager
Salvation Army Manakau Bridge Programme
01.2012 - 07.2012
Registered Alcohol and Other drug Practitioner/ Clinical supervisor -
Dapaanz
Clinical supervisor training -
2015
Graduate Diploma In Theory Of Addiction Level 7 -
WELTEC
Registered Pharmacist -
Punjab Technical University
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