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Clinical Psychologist
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Psychologist with over 5 years of experience in assessing and treating adult and adolescent patients using an eclectic approach primarily grounded in psychodynamic principles. Expertise in accurately diagnosing a range of emotional, mental, and behavioral disorders developed under the supervision of Dr. Erdoğan Çalak, fostering a deep understanding of patient needs. Proven ability to conduct thorough consultations for new patients while effectively maintaining strong therapeutic relationships with existing clients. Committed to delivering compassionate care and tailored treatment strategies that promote mental well-being and personal growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Erdoğan Çalak
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with more experienced psychologists to provide holistic care for patients, addressing their mental needs with a psychodynamic approach.
- Broadly focused on working with patients who are on the spectrum of borderline and bipolar personality disorders.
- In therapy and under supervision for at least five years, still ongoing.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for managing stressors associated with daily living or specific mental health concerns.
- Collaborated closely with psychiatrists when necessary to coordinate medication management efforts alongside psychotherapy interventions.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Identified indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment through direct observation.
- Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Led group therapy sessions and group therapy sessions solely based on dream interpretations for diverse populations, fostering a supportive environment for growth and healing.
- Educated family members about psychiatric disorders and their impact on individuals'' emotional well-being, fostering greater understanding among support systems.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of clinical psychology.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality policies while ensuring continuity of care across providers.
- Contributed to the development of an in-house supervision training program for clinical staff members, ensuring continued professional growth for all team members.
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with a wide range of psychological problems, including self-harm and eating disorders.
- Helped with translating documents from English to Turkish within the work environment to assist my peers who don't have an understanding of the English language.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Improved patient satisfaction with personalized therapy approaches addressing unique concerns and goals.
- Cultivated strong rapport with clients through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their wellbeing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current with best practices in clinical psychology.
Clinical Psychologist Intern
Dr. Erdoğan Çalak
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Observed service delivery for cases involving specific problems, and broadly focused on adolescents with borderline personality disorder.
- Shadowed experienced clinicians to gain in-depth knowledge of treatment, diagnosis and assessment techniques.
- Assessed available case data and prepared reports outlining findings and recommendations.
- Assisted with documenting and evaluating behaviors of individuals with mental health diagnoses.
- Facilitated improvements in patients' mental health by implementing a mostly psychodynamic approach.
- Participated in regular supervision meetings to discuss challenging cases, receive feedback from experienced psychologists, and enhance professional growth opportunities.
Human Resources Specialist
PwC Turkey
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Recruitment activities include preparing job advertisements, CV screenings, and interview organization.
- Responsible for hiring new graduates and experienced candidates for the Advisory, Assurance, and Tax departments.
- Conduct competency-based, face-to-face, and group interviews for all external candidates.
- Act as a single point of contact for designated candidates for all recruiting-related questions and concerns.
- Preparing recruitment reports on a weekly basis.
- Collaborate with universities to promote employer branding and to acquire young talent for the organization (participating in the career days and sector days, sponsoring target events, organizing firm trips, and case studies).
- Develop and follow up on university activities, and also maintain relations with student clubs, lecturers, and career centers.
- Create new slogans and posters to attract new graduates.
- Using social media to inform target candidates.
- Organizing certification programs for 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students (Silver Circle and Diamond Circle Programs), and a case competition (PwC Case Challenge).
- Making presentations, interview simulations, and case studies in target universities.
- Preparing and organizing all materials for campus recruitment.
- Conducted the English assessments of future candidates.
Human Resources Intern
PwC
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Developed strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Created and updated tracking spreadsheets using MS Excel.
- Answered phone and performed clerical duties to assist human resources department.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Supported HR team in achieving hiring goals by screening resumes, conducting phone interviews, and tracking candidate progress.
- Maintained relationships with personnel using strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Generally, played a key role in internship recruitments for all of the PwC Turkey offices, including Ankara, Bursa, Izmir, and Istanbul.
Human Resources Intern
Ethic HR Consulting
01.2017 - 02.2017
- Recruitment activities include preparing job advertisements, CV screenings, phone interviews, and interview organization.
- Conduct competency-based telephone and online interviews for all external candidates.
- Act as a single point of contact for designated candidates for all recruiting-related questions and concerns.
- Preparing recruitment reports on a weekly basis.
- Take an active part in the revision and update of business process documentation, supporting documentation, and forms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
USA 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Pennsylvania State University
USA 04.2001 -
Skills
One-on-one therapy
Leading therapeutic group sessions
Group therapy specializing in Jungian dream interpretation
Knowledge of adult mental health
Youth psychological assessment
Client consultations
Psychodynamic techniques
Adept at digital tools
Cross-functional collaboration
Affiliations
Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority, Tau Chapter
Certification
Firat University Family Counseling Certificate Program
Timeline
Firat University Family Counseling Certificate Program
05-2023
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Erdoğan Çalak
08.2021 - Current
Clinical Psychologist Intern
Dr. Erdoğan Çalak
10.2020 - 08.2021
Human Resources Specialist
PwC Turkey
07.2017 - 07.2018
Human Resources Intern
PwC
02.2017 - 07.2017
Human Resources Intern
Ethic HR Consulting
01.2017 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Pennsylvania State University
04.2001 -