Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy

LEONARD CHIDOZIE ORJI Ph.D

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CAREER OBJECTIVE:

An integrated and comprehensive approach to treatment by examining an individual’s overall quality of life by virtue of their cognitive, emotional, psychological and behavioural wellbeing. I value and demonstrate commitment to serving individuals with dignity, respect, compassion and professionalism so that they may actualize their full potential

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Place and date of birth: 17th January, 1971

Local Government Area/State of Origin: Nwangele, Imo State

Gender: Male

Marital Status: Married

Nationality: Nigerian

Language Spoken: Igbo, Yoruba & English

INDUSTRY SPECIALISATION:

Clinical Health and Forensic Studies

SECONDARY AND POST SECONDARY EDUCATION AND INSTITUTION:

1. Simon Fraser University (SFU). -2009

2. University of Uyo: Clinical Psychology -2016 - 2020

3. University of Lagos: Psychology (Clinical) -2013 – 2014

4. University of Lagos: Humanitarian & Refugee Studies -2004 – 2006

5. University of Lagos: Organizational Behaviour -1996 – 1997

6. University of Jos: General & Applied Psychology -1989 – 1992

7. Government Secondary School Owerri, Imo State: -1981 – 1986

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:

1.Certificate of Completion ( Leadership Development)

Simon Fraser University (SFU). -2009

2.PhD Clinical Psychology Uniuyo. -2020

3.M.Sc. Psyhology (Clinical) -2014

4.M.H.R.S (Masters in Humanitarian & Refugee Studies (Psycho-social

Rehabilitation & Trauma component) -2006

5.M.Sc. Organizational Behaviour -1997

6.B.Sc. General & applied Psychology -1992

7.West Africa School Certificate (WASC) -1986

ON GOING PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

1.Certification (on course) for Clinical Traumatology (Part one) 2019

2.Spiritual counseling certification (on going) 2019

3.ICH Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis (0ff site) 2018

4. Pranic Healing (Basic, Advanced & Pranic Psychotherapy) Certificates 2015

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

1.Associate Nigeria Institute of Training & Development 1998

2.Associate Nigeria Institute of Management 1996

3.Institute for Inner studies 2015

4.Nigerian Psychological Association ( NACP Division) 2018

WORK HISTORY / STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE:

INSTITUTION

POSITION/ DEPARTMENT

WORK/COURSES HANDLED

DATE

Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Jigawa State Command

Adjunct Instructor/NYSC

Stress Mgt courses

Psychology in police operations

Crime analysis

1992 - 1993

Psycho-Human Development Orgn. (PHD), Lagos

Human Services Analyst (HAS)

Human Development Advocacy Programme / Seminars

1995 - 2000

Abia State University (IDEA – Lagos)

Lecturer/coordinator Management Programme

Organizational Behaviour

Research Method for Business Students

Behavioural Aspects of Marketing

General Psychology

1997 - 2003

(Adjunct)

Federal University of Technology (FUTO) Owerri Extention Programme Sango - Ota

Associate Lecturer Management Technology

Research Method

Management Process

Psychology

2001 - 2003

( Adjunct)

John Bosco Foundation for Victims of Forced Migration, Jos

Psychosocial support Officer/Ref.& IDP’s

Assessment

Disaster Mental Health Counseling

Field work

Group Therapy/ Psycho Education

2003 - 2008

Refugee Trust International (RTI)

Lagos

Mental Health Counselor/Therapist

Refugee Health Analysis

Trauma Education

Psychotherapy/Education

2009 - 2013

68, Nigerian Army Reference Hospital ( 68 NARHY) Yaba

Intern Clinical Psychologist/Psychiatric Unit

Assessment/ Diagnosis/ Formulations & Therapy( Addiction and Mental Health)

2014 - 2015

LA PSYCH Associates (Trauma and Addiction Recovery Clinic).

Clinical Psychologist

And EAP Consultant

Assessment / Diagnosis /Formulations and Interventions. (Achieving total psychological health of clients/ Trauma and Addiction Management (Substance, Alcohol and Process).

2015 to date

Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State.

Lecturer 2 status

Psychology Dept.(Clinical)

100 Level

History of Psychology

300 Level

Psychological Testing &Test Construction.

Personality Assessment.

Psychology of Guidance and Counseling

Research Method

Environmental Psychology

Organisational Behaviour

400 Level

Advanced Psychopathology

Project Supervision

2017 to date

(Adjunct)

CURRENT ACTIVITIES / RESEARCH:

1.Developing commercial business assessment programme for corporate organizations.

2.Use of EMDR in trauma management.

3.Depression in pregnancy: A challenge for Psycho – Gynecologist

4.12-step education in the recovery process for addicts

5.Spiritual counseling effectiveness in the recovery of substance abusers

6.Psychopathology of unemployment among youths in Lagos metropolis.

Published work

Abikoye, G. E., Asuquo, B. E., Aguanaunu, R. I., Uso, M.E., & Orji, L.C. (2017). Health seeking behaviour among rural dwellers in Ibiono–Ibom Local Government Area: Influence of perceived vulnerability and socio-demographic Characteristics. Uyo Journal of Sustainable Development, 2(2), 36 - 46.

Orji, L.C & Abikoye, G.E.(2018) Perceived Social Support and Stress as predictors of

Help-seeking attitude for mental health among young adults. Covenant International Journal of Psychology,4(1), 2019.

Orji, L.C., Abikoye, G.E., & Nwaogu M. (2019) Help-seeking Attitude for mental health of young adults in Uyo metropolis: The Roles of Mental Health Knowledge and Delay factors. Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA) Conference proceedings, 2019.

Orji, L.C & Abikoye, G.E.(2019) Gender differences in the Mental health condition of the internally displaced persons and controls. Contemporary Journal of Applied Psychology, Benue State University.6 (1), 2019

Predictive Roles of behavioural influences, delay factor and efficacy of Psycho-education on help-seeking attitude towards mental health among young Adults in Uyo metropolis. (PhD Thesis).

SPECIAL AWARD:

State Honors Award Winner (Best Corp Member of the year award – 1993 Jigawa State).

Extra- Curricular Activities

Trainer / Facilitator at various Psychosocial and Organizational fora.

Senior level volunteerism in Substance and Behavioural health activities.

Doing Clinical Assessment and Therapy for medical facilities within Lekki- Epe axis.

SPSS Consultancy for Students and Researchers

External assessor / marker, faculty of Health and Social Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria since 2014.

Developing training modules for seminar/ workshop purposes on selected areas of Clinical/ Health Psychology, behavioural profiling, behavioural technology in crime fighting and Lie detection.

My Roles as a Clinical Psychologist @ LA PSYCH:

Identify psychological, emotional or behavioral issues

Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioral disorders

Develop and implement treatment plans and therapeutic processes

Help clients define goals and plan action to achieve personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment

Monitor client progress through regular meetings or sessions

Teach classes

Conduct research

SPECIAL SKILLS & COMPETENCE

Analytical - I have a task to gather and assess information about my clients in order to make a diagnosis.

Communicative – I can be entrusted with clients’ deepest and darkest thoughts and life stories, and being able to communicate empathetically and create a safe yet professional environment which is crucial.

Research Skills –as a clinical psychologists working in research I possess strong understanding of the scientific method and am able to employ various approaches and frameworks to my research question.

Trustworthy - clients who don’t trust their psychologist are not going to open up about their experiences, pure and simple. I am able to make my clients feel safe and heard, and clients must know that everything they tell is kept in the strictest confidence.

Skills Strength and Directions

Psychological Assessment & Evaluation / Diagnosis / Formulations

Psychological Test Administration and Interpretation

Chemical Use Assessment

Individual and Group Therapy

Psycho-educational Lectures

Teaching Coping skills

Teaching Strategies to overcome addiction

Consultation

SOME CONFERENCES / COURSES ATTENDED:

High Performance Sales Person course Lagos Business School - 2008

Leadership Development Programme Simon Fraser University

(SFU) Vancouver, Canada -2009

Clinical Governance program at 68, NARH Yaba, Lagos -2014

Perinatal Psychosis CPD course at NARHY -2015

EAP Learning Event:

(Hidden issues in workplace, wellness and Productivity) - 2018

Depression and suicide Prevention in Nigeria -2018

REFEREES: To be supplied on request

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