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Malebogo Halle Letang
Substance Abuse Counsellor
Gaborone,GA
Work Preference
Summary
I hold a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Botswana with almost six years of experience. My background has given me a solid foundation in understanding psychosocial issues, applying evidence-based treatment interventions and navigating social welfare policies to advocate effectively for individuals and families in need. Currently I continue to strengthen my skills in case management, clinical care, technical reporting and professional documentation while maintaining a high standard of confidentiality, integrity and ethical practice. Looking ahead, I am committed to growing into a more advanced clinical and therapeutic role, further developing my expertise in substance abuse counselling, program development and specialised intervention approaches to contribute meaningfully to individual and community wellbeing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselling Intern
Botswana Substance Abuse Support Network
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Conduct screening and assessment of clients using standardized tools (e.g., AUDIT, DAST, Motivational Interviewing Frameworks) to determine severity of for substance use disorders
- Performing biopsychosocial assessments to identify client needs across functional domains (health, relationships, education/ employment, mental health) ensuring 100% completion of intake profiles before treatment planning and referring for specialised or diagnostic assessments where appropriate
- Facilitate individualised treatment planning guided by evidence-based models such as the Transtheoretical Model of change across the five stages of change and cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) principles, tracking progress at weekly or bi- weekly intervals.
- Deliver individual, family and group counselling sessions using therapeutic approaches including Motivational Interviewing (MI) psychoeducation and strengths- based interventions, aiming for at least 20-30% improvement in client reported functioning.
- Coordinate referrals, conduct follow up monitoring and manage client discharge using case management and continuity of care protocols, maintaining 90% follow up rate for active cases to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided crisis intervention for clients presenting with acute risks, and assisted clients with practical challenges using problem solving and risk management strategies, prioritizing cases scoring in the upper 25% risk range on safety or suicide screening tools
- Write articles on substance use and addiction trends incorporating prevalence statistics and harm reduction theories for publication.
- Conduct community education and awareness activities on substance use and abuse using health promotion frameworks and population-based prevention principles engaging groups ranging from 5 to 15 participants and evaluating retention of knowledge using pre/ post measures showing increases of 40% or more in understanding substance related harms.
Social Work Intern
Sbrana Psychiatric Hospital
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with families and multidisciplinary teams to gather collateral information, ensuring holistic assessments aligned with statutory and clinical guidelines.
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments utilizing ecological and person in environment perspectives to determine patient needs, strengths and treatment goals.
- Developed and implemented individualised treatment plans informed by psychiatric assessments and evidence- based therapeutic models.
- Facilitated therapeutic group sessions focusing on substance use disorders, integrating relapse prevention theory and behavioural change techniques that statistically reduce relapse likelihood by 30- 40% wen consistently implemented.
- Created clear intervention action plans and delivered clinical and home-based interventions using systems theory and family centered approaches conducting monthly home visits or more frequently for high-risk cases.
- Maintained accurate, timely and ethically compliant documentation of assessments, case notes and treatment progress ensuring 100% compliance with hospital timelines and policies.
Social Work Attaché
Athlone Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Provide trauma-focused counselling for individuals and their families affected by various accidents, acute illness, COVID-19 and violence applying trauma informed care principles.
- Arranged outpatient treatment plans, follow up appointments and home visits using case management cycles achieving a completion rate of approximately 85- 90% for scheduled follow- ups.
- Linked patients and families to essential social, medical and community resources based on assessed needs and risk levels prioritizing those scoring in the high needs category.
Social Work Attaché
Lobatse Town Council
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Addressed community members’ social concerns, completing intake assessments within 24- 48 hours for urgent cases using solution focused social work interventions.
- Delivered crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute psychological, social or environmental distress.
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented safety planning with 90% adherence using standardized risk management frameworks.
- Provided general counselling and brief interventions grounded in client centred and empowerment models showing average improvements of 15- 25% over short-term engagements.
Volunteer
Dreams Project
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Educated communities on HIV prevention, including PrEP adherence and the statistical importance of routine HIV testing in reducing transmission rates referencing national statistics showing that consistent PrEP use reduces HIV acquisition risk by up 99%
- Mentored adolescent girls to build self- efficacy using empowerment theory and positive youth development principles.
- Advocated for educational and psychosocial development of young Batswana women through community-based initiatives who statistically have a higher risk of school dropout (up to 30% in some communities) due to socio economic factors.
- Support young women in achieving personal goals within the DREAMS model (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, Aids- free, Mentored, Safe), which integrated epidemiological data to reduce HIV vulnerabilities.
Education
Diploma in Chemical Dependency and Addiction Counselling - undefined
SAPTA College
08.2026
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
University of Botswana
01.2023
BGCSE - undefined
Tutume McConnell College School
01.2016
Skills
- Practical knowledge of professional ethics
- Policies and regulations
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills
- Technical expertise in clinical care
- Relating and networking
- Writing and reporting
- Planning and organizing
- Negotiation
- Advocacy
- Delivering results
- Meeting customer expectations
- Class B driver’s license
Websites
References
- Mrs Masego Lecha, Head of Department Social Work, Sbrana Psychiatric Hospital, Private Bag 30, Lobatse, Botswan
- Ms Toro Letebele, Supervisor (Counsellor), Botswana Substance Abuse Support Network (BOSASNet), Gaborone, Botswana
Affiliations
International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselling Intern
Botswana Substance Abuse Support Network
11.2024 - 10.2025
Social Work Intern
Sbrana Psychiatric Hospital
01.2024 - 11.2024
Social Work Attaché
Athlone Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2021
Social Work Attaché
Lobatse Town Council
09.2020 - 12.2020
Volunteer
Dreams Project
08.2019 - 08.2020
Diploma in Chemical Dependency and Addiction Counselling - undefined
SAPTA College
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
University of Botswana
BGCSE - undefined
Tutume McConnell College School
Work Availability
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