Temperance Mkatshwa

Former Correctional officer now a Social Worker

Healthcare

South Africa, West Coast District Municipality

About Temperance Mkatshwa:

I am 44 year old South African man, working as a social worker in a Substance Abuse treatment centre. I am former correctional officer who is now looking at relocating overseas.

Experience

Work History

Apr 2018 - Current

Social Worker

Life Healthcare, Johannesburg, GP

Recommend long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
Maintain record of daily individual activities, behaviors and pertinent incidents for patient analysis and assessment.
Develop and facilitate goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve services' quality of life.
Formulate treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
Obtain and supply information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients.
Counsel individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
Interview clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
Develop treatments and casework programs for average 20 patients per month.
Compile a monthly report for the purpose of administration.

Mar 2017 - Oct 2021

Social Worker

Sisters of Mercy Shelter for Homeless, Johannesburg, GP

Maintain record of daily individual activities, behaviors and pertinent incidents for patient analysis and assessment.
Complete detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
Develop and facilitate goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Assess cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.