Keletso Motsage
Mental Health Professional
Gaborone,Botswana
Summary
A qualified and passionate mental health professional with eight years of experience in wellness programming and counseling. Adept in assessing and understanding the unique needs of clients in workplace and clinical settings. Well-rounded, culturally sensitive and committed to providing first-rate strategies and care to clients and organizations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Programme Coordinator & Head of Counseling
Botswana Network for Mental Health - BONMEH
Gaborone
08.2020 - Current
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively.
- Supervised twenty-four counselors across six sub grantee NGO's placed under BONMEH and coordinating the referral system
- Assisted with grant writing and fundraising efforts to secure funding and sustain program long-term.
- Counseled individuals, couples & groups and designed individualized treatment plans
- Coordinating and conducting psycho-educational workshops
- Facilitating workplace mental health seminars
Counselor
Sbrana Psychiatric Hospital
Lobatse
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Facilitating workplace mental health seminars
Pre-School Teacher
Bunnies Academy
Gaborone
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes, and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
Senior Human Resources Officer
Cleanico (Pty) Ltd
Gaborone
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Led the Human Resources department, supervising a team of six officers.
- Managing departmental duties for Cleanico and its' three affiliate companies
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Coordinated new hire onboarding, completing background checks and reference checks to complete screenings.
- Attended to labour related matters and employee welfare
- Coordinated employee placements and administrative details.
Online English Teacher
Pangea – EF
Port Elizabeth
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.
- Reviewed homework assignments to better gauge students' learning progress and grasp of new concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
Training Manager
Ex-Shift Marketing
Port Elizabeth
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Honors - Psychology
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa04.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa11.2010
Skills
- Workplace mental health management
- Wellness programme coordination
- Training and psycho-education facilitation
- Psychological Counseling
- Supervision
- Public speaking
- Media engagements
- Report Preparation
- Community Building
- Program Improvements
Languages
Setswana
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Programme Coordinator & Head of Counseling
Botswana Network for Mental Health - BONMEH
08.2020 - Current
Counselor
Sbrana Psychiatric Hospital
11.2017 - 11.2018
Pre-School Teacher
Bunnies Academy
01.2016 - 11.2017
Senior Human Resources Officer
Cleanico (Pty) Ltd
10.2014 - 08.2015
Online English Teacher
Pangea – EF
01.2013 - 12.2013
Training Manager
Ex-Shift Marketing
01.2012 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Honors - Psychology
Nelson Mandela University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Nelson Mandela University
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