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Temperance Mkatshwa

Temperance Mkatshwa

Former Correctional officer now a Social Worker

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South Africa, West Coast District Municipality

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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.

Education

 

Education

 Feb 2009 - Mar 2015

Bachelor of Social Work: Psychology 

University of South Africa - Johannesburg, GP

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