🌍 Pursuing Global Impact: Seeking Opportunities with UNICEF, WHO, UNDP, or Similar Organizations
For a while now, I’ve been working to align my career with my passion for international development and humanitarian work. With a Master’s in Social Work (Clinical Concentration) and hands-on experience in crisis intervention, behavioral therapy, and case management, and business programs development and skill, I believe my background could contribute meaningfully to organizations like UNICEF, WHO, or UNDP. However, finding the right pathway and people to these roles has been a real challenge.
Through my career I have been able to worked with a variety of backgrounds and needs throughout the United States, helping vulnerable populations and defusing crisis situations while leading team members. I have been able to accomplish this through my experience as an outpatient therapist utilizing different therapeutic modalities, working with adolescents in psychiatric care inpatient unit in Vermont, aiding in stabilization with the hospital and police in Oregon, and one of the most meaningful experiences I have had was on McGuire Air Force Base, where I supported Afghan refugees arriving in the U.S. after fleeing the Taliban. I am currently on Nantucket Island as part of the mental health mobile crisis team, a job I truly love my due to the work I get the privilege of doing, the flexibility, and the amazing team.
In addition to my skills as a Master level mental health therapist, I have a business degree in addition to my two social work degrees. My business expertise allows me to navigate budgetary requirements, administrative duties, and perform tasks required for this position.
These experiences taught me how to collaborate across sectors, build trust with clients, and manage complex cases. Now, I’m eager to apply what I’ve learned to global projects that foster health, equity, and development.
If anyone has advice, insights on entry points, or knows someone I could connect with in UNICEF, WHO, UNDP, or similar organizations, I’d be incredibly grateful. The journey is not always easy, but I’m committed to finding ways to contribute. Thank you for any support or direction you can offer!
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