Christopher Okadonye

Christopher's experience

1. Psychologist

   · MSFCurrently practicing

   Jun 2025 – Present

   • Delivered individual and group counselling in a humanitarian setting
   • Conducted psychoeducation for patients, staff, and communities
   • Assessed psychosocial and socio-economic needs for referrals
   • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for holistic care
   • Supported MHPSS awareness campaigns and training initiatives
   • Maintained confidential records and contributed to reporting systems

2. Clinical Psychologist

   · Intersect ConsortiumCurrently practicing

   Apr 2022 – Present

   • Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations, including clinical interviews, psychometric testing, and behavioral observations.
   • Develop accurate diagnoses based on assessment data and diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5).
   • Create and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to clients’ needs and goals.
   • Provide evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), or psychodynamic therapy.
   • Provide immediate support and intervention during psychological crises.
   • Offer one-on-one counseling to address a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship problems.
   • Facilitate group therapy sessions to foster peer support and skill development.
   • Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and primary care physicians, to ensure comprehensive client care.

3. Clinical Psychologist

   · TranqbayCurrently practicing

   Feb 2025 – Present

   • Provide one-on-one online therapy for diverse mental health concerns
   • Conduct virtual assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
   • Deliver evidence-based interventions using CBT, MI, and SFBT
   • Maintain secure documentation and continuity of care
   • Achieved over 18 verified positive client reviews
   • Successfully managed 50+ clients with strong retention outcomes

4. Psychologist

   · APIN Public Health Initiatives

   May 2019 – Nov 2019

   • Provided psychosocial support to individuals affected by the crisis, including internally displaced persons and vulnerable populations.
   • Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to identify needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
   • Delivered individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
   • Designed and implemented psychoeducation programs to raise awareness of mental health issues.
   • Trained and supervised community health workers and volunteers in basic psychosocial support techniques.
   • Conducted outreach activities to identify and reach underserved populations.
   • Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of mental health interventions and adjust strategies as needed.

5. Clinical Psychologist

   · Federal Medical Center Makurdi

   Mar 2021 – Aug 2022

   • Conducted comprehensive psychological assessments, including psychometric tests, interviews, and behavioral observations, to diagnose mental health conditions in line with DSM-5 criteria.
   • Designed and implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions (CBT, DBT, Psychotherapy) for individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
   • Provided crisis intervention services for patients in acute psychological distress, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
   • Collaborated with multidisciplinary medical teams to develop integrated treatment plans, focusing on patient well-being in both physical and mental health contexts.
   • Maintained confidential and accurate patient records in compliance with regulations.
   • Carried out psychological testing MMPI, BDI, PHQ, SCID, CAGE etc to ascertain their functioning and psychopathologies and link the data for proper diagnosis.

6. Psychologist

   · Community Links and Human Empowerment Initiative

   Dec 2019 – Jul 2022

   • Actively promoted the availability of counseling services and conducted individual and group counseling sessions, including psychological first aid (PFA) and psychosocial support (PSS), to alleviate psychosocial difficulties among children, adolescents, and caregivers/families.
   • Referred clients to other specialists or institutions for further assistance as needed, in alignment with local referral pathways, ensuring effective and efficient case management processes.
   • Participated in the integrated MHPSS case management with child protection (CP) case workers, ensuring holistic support for beneficiaries.
   • Contributed to the creation and maintenance of materials needed for counseling activities, keeping resources up to date and relevant.

7. Psychologist

   · Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Kware

   Apr 2018 – Mar 2019

   • Engaged in pre-test and post-test HIV counselling services at the clinic and during medical outreaches conducted to test residents in selected communities of the Kware council ward.
   • Assisted and collaborated with other community health extension workers in coordinating health sensitization and awareness programmes on the nature of HIV, mode of transmission and treatment protocols in selected communities and settlements around the Kware to stimulate help- seeking behaviour.
   • Conducted psychotherapy and counselling support for cases with comorbid mental health issues referred from other villages for medical check-up.
   • Engaged active clients in adherence counselling, management of side effects, development of positive coping skills, relapse prevention and handling difficulties with complying with treatment regimen.