Maryam Albastaki
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Seeking to obtain a position in a government entity or private organization in order to gain valuable work experience and to further utilize and develop a range of skills essential in the world of work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Mental Health Intake Coordinator
Al Jalila Children's Speciality Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2021.12 - 2023.12
- I worked with a multitude of patients under supervision including but not limited to, Transplant patients, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, ASD, Tics, Inpatient etc,.
- Conducted Intetial assessments (intake) with patient/parents of urgent and routine cases.
- Screened new patients (MFQ, SCARED, CATS, etc,.)
- Attend, observe and participated in new assessment and therapy sessions.
- Created an exposure therapy plans for patient's with phobia and participated in the exposure sessions.
- Demonstrated grounding techniques and offered psychoeducation to support patient's wellbeing.
- Participated in the Tic and Tourette Study to translate the Screening tools from English to Arabic.
- Participated in the translation Child and Adolescent Trauma Screening Study through Gathering participants, Screening patients, training new participants in the Research.
- Participated in coordinating Psychology Case conferences.
- Participated in creating a support plan for family members of transplant patients.
- Attended weekly supervision with a Clinical supervisor.
Gifted Welfare Coordinator
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Distinguished Academi
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2018.12 - 2021.12
- Created question and Conducted interviews with expert in the giftedness field from all around the world (to develop the project)
- Participated in organizing Events held by the Hamdan Foundation. (Hamdan Award Ceremony, Maker Fair, Conferences, etc.)
- Was a connect exhibitor for the World Giftedness Center at Zayed University Science fair 2019.
- Attended ongoing Meetings with experts from Nuremberg and Regensburg Universities regarding the World Giftedness Center Project.
- Developed online courses in the best practice in the gifted filed.
- Worked on the WorldTalentWeb newsletter.
- Analyzed a qualitative data using MAXQDA software.
- Internship at The Nuremberg University in cross national study and best practice in the gifted field.
Founding memeber (Psychologist of support group)
Hiya union
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2020.08 - 2021.08
- Founding member of Hiya Organization.
- Receive cases of domestically abused victims.
- Conduct inteial assessment with domestic abuse victims and refer them to the proper service (therapist, lawyer, shelter, etc,)
First line supporter
Mental support line
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2020.08 - 2021.07
- Provide mental support for individuals from different nationalities living in the UAE.
- Support people who got effecting by the Lockdown of COVID-19.
- If applicable, refer to proper service.
Training
Mental Health Line
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2020.05 - 2020.05
- Attended psychological first aid (PFA) workshops.
- Attended the mental support line workshop.
Internship Researcher
World Giftedness Center - University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Nuremberg, Germany
2019.09 - 2019.10
- Trained on designing the research questions for the cross cultural study.
- Trained on differentiating the best practice from a normal one.
- Trained on some of the assessment at the counseling center for children with special needs.
- Attended a research summit for the best research.
- Conducted an interview with multiple researchers in the mentoring programs.
Trained Research assistant
The World Giftedness Center and The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Mak
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2018.08 - 2018.09
- Trained on the MAXQDA software program.
- Did a Qualitative research analyzing on 14 interviews.
Volunteer
With Hope
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2018.07 - 2018.07
- Gathered information about different Psychology topics to spread awareness about mental health.
Volunter
With Hope
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2018.04 - 2018.04
- Volunteered in “Mind the hope” initiative to spread awareness on mental health.
- Asked participants to conduct survey's.
Volunteer
Applied Linguistic & Language Teaching International Confere
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2018.03 - 2018.03
- Provided assistance to conference attendees as necessary.
- Helped answer delegates' questions about different locations, sessions, facilities.
- Captured candid photos of various sessions and moments during the conference.
- Ushered unregistered delegates to the on-site registration desk.
Trained Assistant Psychologist
Al Amal Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2018.01 - 2018.03
- Attended 8 wards in 8 weeks
- Attended inpatient rounds alongside a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers, Psychologist, psychiatrists and rehabilitation services.
- Performed selected psychological assessments on patients.
- Shadowed psychologists during initial and follow-up sessions.
- Attended weekly lectures that was done by the doctors at the hospital.
- Attended group therapies.
- Did a case study.
Volunteer
Al Taqaarub Supporting & Developing Special Abilities
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2017.11 - 2017.12
- Volunteered to spend 40 hours at the center.
- Helped out with the paperwork and files.
- Attended the speech therapy sessions.
- Attended the psychological therapy sessions.
- participated in supporting the psychologist during these sessions.
Organized and Found Art Auction
Zayed University
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2017.09 - 2017.11
- Founder of Art for a purpose.
- Collected Donated artwork from artist around the world.
- Organized an art auction to adopt a school in Mallawi at Zayed University, Dubai.
Summer Job
Dubai Customs
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2016.07 - 2016.08
- Attended meetings for the yearly activities.
- organized the files.
- Created powerpoints
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
United Arab Emirates University
Al Ain City, AZ2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Human Services
Zayed University
Dubai, United Arab Emirates2018
Skills
- Bilingual in Arabic and English
- Self-motivated
- Observant
- Commitment
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Handling pressure
- Determination to troubleshoot issues
- Conducting interviews
- MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and Outlook)
- MAXQDA Software
- Development of online course
HONORS AND AWARDS
Certificate of Training Attendance for completion of the 18‐hour training on CBT of Anxiety (December 2022)
- With Beck institute
Certificate of Training Attendance for completion of the 24 hours training on Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (March 2022)
- With UCLA and Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital
Certificate of Appreciation for active participation and fruitful cooperation in Mental Support Line (July 2021)
- Volunteered at the Mental Support line.
Certificate of Completion for attending First international psychiatry and addiction masterclass (December 2020)
- Attending the First International Psychiatry and addiction masterclass.
Certificate of Achievement in Training with The World Giftedness Center and The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Distinguished Academic Performance.(Summer 2018)
- Completed 1 month of Training on the MAXQDA software.
- Analyzed 14 interviews for World gifted center.
Certificate of Participation in training at Al Amal Hospital (Spring 2018)
- Completed 8 weeks of clinical practice in Psychology Department.
Academic Dean's List
- Placed on the dean's list for up to three semesters during the course of study.
- Awarded to those who excel in their studies and attain a GPA higher than 3.60.
Timeline
Mental Health Intake Coordinator
Al Jalila Children's Speciality Hospital
2021.12 - 2023.12
Founding memeber (Psychologist of support group)
Hiya union
2020.08 - 2021.08
First line supporter
Mental support line
2020.08 - 2021.07
Training
Mental Health Line
2020.05 - 2020.05
Internship Researcher
World Giftedness Center - University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
2019.09 - 2019.10
Gifted Welfare Coordinator
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Distinguished Academi
2018.12 - 2021.12
Trained Research assistant
The World Giftedness Center and The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Mak
2018.08 - 2018.09
Volunteer
With Hope
2018.07 - 2018.07
Volunter
With Hope
2018.04 - 2018.04
Volunteer
Applied Linguistic & Language Teaching International Confere
2018.03 - 2018.03
Trained Assistant Psychologist
Al Amal Hospital
2018.01 - 2018.03
Volunteer
Al Taqaarub Supporting & Developing Special Abilities
2017.11 - 2017.12
Organized and Found Art Auction
Zayed University
2017.09 - 2017.11
Summer Job
Dubai Customs
2016.07 - 2016.08
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
United Arab Emirates University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Human Services
Zayed University