Ольга

Olha Rudenko
Nationality: Ukrainian Phone number: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) (Mobile) Email address:
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
Dnipro, Ukraine
Experienced Mental Health Specialist with 19 years of dedicated practice in providing
therapeutic support, conducting assessments, and delivering evidence-based interventions.
Expertise in treating a wide range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression,
PTSD, and personality disorders, with a holistic approach to clients care. Adept at collaborating
with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized treatment plans, as well as providing
guidance to families and caregivers. Skilled in crisis intervention, psychological testing, and
developing mental health education programs for community outreach. Passionate about
improving patient well-being and advocating for mental health awareness.

CORE COMPETENCIES
 Mental Health Assessments
 Trauma-Informed Care
 Crisis Intervention
 Group Therapy & Psychoeducation
 Case Management & Documentation
 Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
 Mental Health Program Development
 Patient & Family Support
 Community Outreach & Education
 Research & Data Analysis

Education
Master’s Degree, Public administration, State Institute of Public Administration,
Dnipro/ 02/2009
Master’s Degree, History. Psychology, Dnipro National University. Dnipro, 06/2006

Additional Courses
MH GAP – 12/2024
Gender-based violence against women with disabilities in emergencies, 9/ 2023
GBV-minimum Standards including Core Concepts and guiding principles, 9/2023
Addressing the needs of male survivors in Ukraine, 12/2023
First Psychological Aid at war time, 5/2022
Team and Project Management in IT, Lviv IT School, 01/2022
Sexual Education, Olena Pinchuk’s Fund, 2017
Personal and Family Budget, Social Project “Family Budget”,11/2021
Therapist in IRT method, National Pedagogy and Psychology Institute at The National Academy
of Sciences, 05/2016
English Language (teacher and translator), Dnipro National University, 06/2011

Experience

Women Lead in Emergencies Officer, CARE Ukraine, 9/2023 - 12/2024

 Conducted needs assessments for partner training to identify gaps and priorities
 Developed, planned, and delivered training sessions to enhance partner capabilities
in GBV Prevention and Case Management
 Coordinated with the national technical working group to ensure alignment and
cohesive strategies
 Contributed to drafting proposals for future projects to secure funding and
expand program outreach

 Conducted regular field assessments in Kharkivska, Donetska and Dnipro oblasts to
identify and address the needs of vulnerable populations, integrating findings into
program strategies.

 Enhanced collaboration with other departments, notably MEAL, Program, Support
and Communications, ensuring integrated and cohesive program delivery.

Child Protection Case management Officer, International Rescue Committee,
9/2022 – 8/2023

 Conducted regular field assessments in Kharkivska, Donetska, Zaporizhska and
Dnipro oblasts to identify and address the needs of vulnerable populations,
integrating findings into program strategies.
 Conduct thorough psychological assessments to diagnose and develop personalized
treatment plans for clients.
 Lead psychoeducational workshops and community outreach initiatives on mental health
awareness.
 Collaborate with healthcare providers, including psychiatrists, social workers, and
medical professionals, to ensure comprehensive care.
 Manage high-risk cases, including crisis intervention and emergency response when
necessary.
 Developed, planned, and delivered training sessions to enhance partner capabilities
in Child Protection Case Management
 Contributed to drafting proposals for future projects to secure funding and
expand program outreach
 Conducted needs assessments for staff’s training to identify gaps and priorities
 Conducted supervision for CP case workers (8 people)

 Enhanced collaboration with other departments, notably MEAL, Health, Cash,
ProL, Supply&Chain and Communications, ensuring integrated and cohesive
program delivery.

 Coordinated with NGOs, government agencies, and stakeholders to ensure a
collaborative approach to Child protection issues.
 Maintaining documentation, organizing and reporting on procurement

Child Protection Caseworker, International Rescue Committee, 6/2022 – 8/2022
 Conducted regular field assessments in Kharkivska, Donetska, Zaporizhska and Dnipro
oblasts to identify and address the needs of vulnerable populations, integrating findings
into program strategies
 Creating and maintaining a database of cases
 Documentation management

Psychologist, trainer, “Gender Stream”, 12/2017-12/2021
 Developing and conducting trainings on the Prevention of Gender-based violence
 Conducting self-help groups for women survivors of GBV
 onduct thorough psychological assessments to diagnose and develop personalized treatment
plans for clients.
 Lead psychoeducational workshops and community outreach initiatives on mental health
awareness.
 Collaborate with healthcare providers, including psychiatrists, social workers, and
medical professionals, to ensure comprehensive care.
 Manage high-risk cases, including crisis intervention and emergency response when
necessary.

Project Manager, Charity Organization “DobroDiy”*Dnipro, 12/2015 - 6/2017
 Ensuring the full cycle of the project from opening to completion
 Donor search and fundraising
 Creating and holding charity events
 Maintaining documentation, organizing and reporting on procurement
 Conducting communications with local authorities

Trainer, Patrol Police, 10-11/2015
 Conducting a series of trainings of Stress Resistance
 Teacher of History and Philosophy, Dnipro Art College*Dnipro, 9/2006 - 8/2015
 Teaching of History and Philosophy
 Development of methodological recommendations

Soft Skills
 Highly organized
 Honest
 Excellent communication, interpersonal and public speaking skills
 Experienced in teamwork
 Well self-organized
 Creative

Languages
 Ukrainian (native)
 English (B2+)

REFERENCES
Yuliia Serha, Program Manager, CARE Ukraine, [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
Yuliia Pogonysheva, psychotherapist in CETA Method, Psychologist in IOM,
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
Nataliia Yakovenko, PSS Coordinator in CARE Ukraine, [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)