Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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TRAINING
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ANDREW A. KAGAKIT

Cebu

Summary

Results-driven professional with 6 years of experience working with patients(clients) across mental health care settings. Primarily equipped with counseling and case management skills, while implementing ethical and professional practices.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HEALTH PROGRAM OFFICER I

Department of Health, Treatment and Rehabilitation Center - Cebu City
12.2023 - Current

A clinical staff overseeing residential-inpatient intensive care for 100 bed-capacity patients while handling casework of 25 patients, ensuring adherence to therapeutic community principles and ethical practices. Facilitate one-on-one motivational interviewing, social support group and cognitive behavioral therapy sessions.

On-call PSYCHOMETRICIAN

Psychosomatherapia Clinic
01.2018 - Current
  • Assisted clients in identifying appropriate interventions based on individual strengths and needs revealed through comprehensive psychometric evaluations.
  • Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results, and recommended improvements.
  • Handle Psychological first aid and dialogues, supervised by the Psychologist.

FREELANCE SPEAKER/FACILITATOR

N/A
01.2016 - Current
  • Teambuilding and Leadership Seminars
  • Facilitated workshops to enhance team collaboration and communication skills.
  • Mentored junior facilitators, fostering their growth and enhancing program effectiveness.
  • Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
  • Fostered collaborative environment, encouraging open dialogue and shared experiences among participants.
  • Facilitated breakthrough moments for participants with carefully crafted group activities and discussions.
  • Empowered participants to apply learned concepts in their professional and personal lives through practical application exercises.

SOCIAL WELFARE ASSISTANT

Department of Health, Treatment and Rehabilitation Center - Cebu City
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Assisted clients in accessing social services and rehabilitation programs.
  • Coordinated intake assessments to identify client needs and service eligibility.
  • Facilitated support groups to promote recovery and community integration.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate assistance with social welfare programs.

PSYCHOMETRICIAN (OUTPATIENT AND AFTERCARE DIVISION

Department of Health, Treatment and Rehabilitation Center - Cebu City
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance therapeutic interventions.
  • Maintained ethical standards in all stages of the assessment process, safeguarding participant confidentiality and ensuring unbiased data collection methods.
  • Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide interactive and supportive environment for clients to process experiences and learn new coping skills.
  • Led psychoeducational classes, workshops and seminars.

GUIDANCE ADVOCATE / INSTRUCTOR

Benedicto College
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to enhance student participation and understanding.
  • Organized workshops and seminars promoting professional development for faculty and students alike.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

COUNSELOR AND FACILITATOR

Project 90 Cebu Drug Rehabilitation and Management Center
03.2018 - 07.2018
  • Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support client recovery journeys.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans addressing clients' specific needs and goals.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care delivery and client outcomes.
  • Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients'' lives.
  • Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
  • Enhanced client emotional well-being by conducting individual and group therapy sessions.

Encoder / Office Clerk

Cebu Normal University
06.2017 - 11.2017
  • Processed student admissions documents accurately and efficiently, enhancing workflow.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
  • Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.

Education

Guidance And Counseling

Cebu Normal University
Cebu City, Province Of Cebu, Philippines
12-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Cebu Normal University
01-2017

Skills

  • Case management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Training and facilitation
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Professionalism

Affiliations

  • Member, Psychological Association of the Philippines
  • Member, International Society of Substance Use Professionals
  • Member, Advocacy and Education Committee - DOH-TRC Cebu City
  • Member, Gender and Development Committee - DOH-TRC Cebu City
  • Member, Program and Events Committee - DOH-TRC Cebu City
  • Member, KIWANIS Club of Cebu – Mandaue North
  • Member, Philippine Yaw-Yan Taijutsu MMA
  • Alumni, Facilitators’ Circle Incorporated (Awarded - Outstanding Facilitator)

Certification

DOH - Accredited Rehabilitation Practitioner (Non -Physicians)

Certificate of Proficiency - Guidance and Counseling

Timeline

HEALTH PROGRAM OFFICER I

Department of Health, Treatment and Rehabilitation Center - Cebu City
12.2023 - Current

SOCIAL WELFARE ASSISTANT

Department of Health, Treatment and Rehabilitation Center - Cebu City
08.2023 - 11.2023

PSYCHOMETRICIAN (OUTPATIENT AND AFTERCARE DIVISION

Department of Health, Treatment and Rehabilitation Center - Cebu City
01.2020 - 07.2022

GUIDANCE ADVOCATE / INSTRUCTOR

Benedicto College
09.2019 - 01.2020

COUNSELOR AND FACILITATOR

Project 90 Cebu Drug Rehabilitation and Management Center
03.2018 - 07.2018

On-call PSYCHOMETRICIAN

Psychosomatherapia Clinic
01.2018 - Current

Encoder / Office Clerk

Cebu Normal University
06.2017 - 11.2017

FREELANCE SPEAKER/FACILITATOR

N/A
01.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Cebu Normal University

Guidance And Counseling

Cebu Normal University

TRAINING

  • Certificate of Proficiency in Guidance and Counselling
  • Certified Mental Health Trainer – Psychological First Aid Master Class
  • Accredited Rehabilitation Clinician/Practitioner (DOH-ARC)
  • Psychiatric Emergency Management Training
  • Comprehensive TC Training for DOH-TRC Cebu for Women with a focus on Trauma: A TC Simulation Experience
  • Motivational Interviewing for Children with Substance Use Disorder
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Context of the Filipino Clients
  • Lusog-Isip Kabataan Education (LIKE) Training for Trainers
  • Training Program for Administrators and Facilitators of Enhanced Treatment Program for Outpatient Services for Drug Users (ENTREPOSE)
  • Motivational Interviewing for Rehabilitation Practitioners
  • Completed the service training for being a senior facilitator of the Facilitators’ Circle, Incorporated, (Awarded as an outstanding facilitator)
  • Completed a CLINICAL INTERNSHIP exposure entailed 200 contact hours at Family and Recovery Management- Rehabilitation Center (FARM- RC)

ELIGIBILITY

REGISTERED PSYCHOMETRICIAN – License Number: 0016836
ANDREW A. KAGAKIT