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puti maduna

@putimaduna

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Clinical psychologist skilled in assessment, therapeutic support, and multicultural communication.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a client-centered clinical role where I can provide assessments and therapeutic support, work within multidisciplinary teams, and continue professional growth in trauma-informed care and advocacy.

I am a clinical psychologist with a strong foundation in psychological assessment, therapeutic intervention, and multidisciplinary collaboration, having completed a Masters in Clinical Psychology and worked in both hospital and community settings. I have experience providing trauma-informed care, court-related psychological assessments, and supporting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, addiction, and other mental health challenges.

I bring multilingual communication (English, Malagasy, Xhosa, Zulu), empathy, and strong problem-solving skills to client-centered roles, and I excel in collaborative environments that require cultural sensitivity, advocacy, and effective communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Clinical Psychologist

Port Shepstone Regional Hospital

Mar 2025 - Feb 2026 (11 months)

Performed psychological assessments for court purposes and provided therapeutic support to victims of rape, sexual assault, and domestic violence while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and advocating for patient needs.

Psychological Assessment Crisis Intervention Empathy Case Management Confidentiality

Intern Clinical Psychologist

Elizabeth Donkin Hospital

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)

Conducted supervised psychological assessments and provided therapeutic support for patients with mental health and addiction issues, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans and ensure quality care.

Psychological Assessment Individual Therapy Empathy Treatment Planning

Support Coach

Valenture Institute

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Provided emotional and academic support to online students, acted as first point of contact for student concerns, and maintained relationships with students and parents to improve retention and learning outcomes.

Online Learning Communication Emotional Support Academic Coaching Problem Solving

Assistant Teacher

Moses Mabida Secondary School

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)

Facilitated English First Additional Language instruction, provided personalized guidance to improve student performance, and collaborated with students, parents, and colleagues to create effective learning plans.

English Instruction Lesson planning Tutoring Classroom Management Educational Support

Head of Grade 8 English

Calibre Education

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Led Grade 8 English tutoring, delivered personalized support to improve outcomes, and collaborated with parents and teachers to monitor progress while supporting students with anxiety and adjustment challenges.

Tutoring Student Mental Health Support Reporting Mentoring

ESL Language Facilitator

Missionary Training Centre

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Facilitated a six-week English program for non-native speakers, delivering structured lessons and practical exercises to improve basic language skills and cultural adaptation.

Lesson planning Cross Cultural Communication Facilitation Language Assessment Adult Education

Volunteer English Teacher

Missionary Madagascar Antananarivo Mission

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 11 months)

Taught English as part of community outreach, built relationships with residents and leaders, coordinated community engagement, and assisted with translation for medical volunteers during Operation Smile initiatives.

Community Outreach Translation Program Coordination Relationship Building Time Management Volunteering