Mario Aoun
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Perceptive and logical Psychologist with background studying client behavior and brain function. Sophisticated professional with experience applying wide-ranging knowledge base to accurately diagnose and treat patients' disorders. Demonstrated knowledge of multicultural aspects of psychology and how cultural differences impact screenings and responses.
Overview
1815
1815
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist, Bariatric Psychologist
Healthpoint Hospital
10.2016 - Current
- Assures the safety of the patient population served by demonstrating age-appropriate skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating plans of care
- Performs psychological evaluation for the pre-operative metabolic and bariatric surgery patients and provides a formal written evaluation and interpretation of data as to the patient's readiness and ability to make an informed decision regarding surgery
- Participates in the weekly Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Team meetings to discuss challenging patients and office dynamics
- Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans for psychiatric care for the patients and their family
- Participates in post-surgical inpatient rounds
- Creates/utilize action based/problem solving techniques around anticipated issues that may arise after leaving the hospital
- Provides psychological support to postoperative metabolic and bariatric surgery patients surrounding psychosocial issues/stressors
- Post surgical follow-up at 1 month, 6 months, and 1 year for any additional support or psychotherapy provided as deemed necessary and/or needed
- Provides couples therapy when necessary
- Patients will be given the chance to learn about couple therapy and will have the opportunity to benefit from a systems perspective on how their psychopathology relates to their current weight and disordered eating
- Attends appropriate in-service and continuing education training programs for hospital staff, commensurate with job responsibilities
- Presentations and awareness sessions for clinical staff and the public about different subjects.
Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist
American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Psychological assessment treatment and support for patient with different psychological disorders
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside doctors, nurses, social workers, education professionals, health visitors, psychiatrists and occupational therapists
- Regular clinical meetings with other mental health professional for communication and education purposes
- Student counselor at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, two days a week
- Devising and monitoring appropriate treatment programs, including therapy, counselling or advice, in collaboration with colleagues
- Offering therapy and treatments for difficulties relating to mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, addiction, social and interpersonal problems and challenging behavior.
School counselor
Al Mawakeb School
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Assessment, counseling, evaluation for students
- Psychological counselling and support for parents, teachers and students.
Clinical Psychologist
Polyclinic Jal El Dib
02.2007 - 12.2013
- Assessing a client's needs, abilities or behavior using a variety of methods, including clinical interviews and direct observation of behavior and attitude
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside doctors, nurses, social workers, education professionals, health visitors, psychiatrists and occupational therapists
- Devising and monitoring appropriate treatment programs, including therapy, counselling or advice, in collaboration with colleagues
- Offering therapy and treatments for difficulties relating to mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, addiction, social and interpersonal problems and challenging behavior
- Developing and evaluating service provision for clients
- Providing consultation to other professions, encouraging a psychological approach in their work
- Counselling and supporting stuff
- Carrying out applied research, adding to the evidence base of practice in a variety of healthcare settings.
Clinical Psychologist
AVSI International NGO
04.2013 - 08.2013
- Assessment, psychotherapy, psychological support, and family visits for Syrian refugees and special care for post-traumatic stress disorder in adults and children.
Clinical Psychologist
Al-Zuhair Holistic Medicine Centre
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Psychological assessment treatment and support for patient with different psychological disorders.
Psychology professor
Holy Spirit University Kaslik
02.210 - 06.2011
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
- Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
- Prepare classroom for class activities
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
Education
Professional Master in Clinical Psychology and Pathology -
Saint Joseph University
05.2006
License in Clinical Psychology -
Lebanese University
06.2003
Skills
- Eating Disorders
- Depression
- Anxiety Disorders
- Psychotic Disorders
- Psychosocial assessment
- Facilitating counseling sessions
- Psychoeducation Delivery
- Patient Evaluation
- Crisis Intervention
- Developing relationships
- Family Dynamics Understanding
- Depression Treatment
- Empathy Development
Certification
- Dubai Health Authority License, 01/2014, Renewal required
- Abu Dhabi Health Authority License, 07/2014
Driving License
UAE Driver’s License
Personal Information
- Title: Clinical Psychologist (Psychotherapist)
- Date of Birth: 06/26/79
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Lebanese
- Marital Status: Single
References
Available upon request
Training
- Social Center, Burj Hammoud, Lebanon, 01/2006 - 06/2006, Training in Clinical Psychology
- Hospital of the Cross, Jal El Dib, Lebanon, 02/2005 - 06/2005, Training in Psychiatry and Assessment
- Hospital of the Cross, Jal El Dib, Lebanon, 01/2004 - 06/2004, Training in Psychiatry and Assessment
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Psychotherapist, Bariatric Psychologist
Healthpoint Hospital
10.2016 - Current
Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist
American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology
03.2014 - 06.2016
School counselor
Al Mawakeb School
08.2013 - 06.2014
Clinical Psychologist
AVSI International NGO
04.2013 - 08.2013
Clinical Psychologist
Al-Zuhair Holistic Medicine Centre
01.2012 - 05.2012
Clinical Psychologist
Polyclinic Jal El Dib
02.2007 - 12.2013
Professional Master in Clinical Psychology and Pathology -
Saint Joseph University
License in Clinical Psychology -
Lebanese University
- Dubai Health Authority License, 01/2014, Renewal required
- Abu Dhabi Health Authority License, 07/2014
Psychology professor
Holy Spirit University Kaslik
02.210 - 06.2011
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