Yetunde Fayanju

Social worker and program leader with 5+ years of progressive experience in facility management, program/project coordination, clinical case management, telehealth counseling, and team supervision. Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams, overseeing service delivery and facility operations, coordinating community-based programs, and building advocacy coalitions with measurable reach. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, staff supervision, program planning and evaluation, and client-centred service delivery.

Clinical Social Worker / Facility Manager at Staliz Wellness Rehab (2026-03 – 2026-08)

• Oversaw day-to-day facility operations, staff coordination, and service delivery for a residential rehabilitation centre, ensuring safe and effective client-centred care.
• Managed psychosocial assessments, individual and group therapy, and clinical case management for clients with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Coordinated treatment planning, family interventions, and discharge/aftercare support in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Therapist (Remote/Freelance) at Sereni (2026-08 – Present)

• Deliver remote therapy sessions to clients via call, video, and chat, providing accessible mental health support.
• Maintain client engagement and continuity of care across a flexible, freelance telehealth caseload.

Founder at Online Counseling with Debbie (2021-10 – Present)

• Founded and lead an online counseling practice supporting clients' mental health and addiction recovery journeys, with a focus on self-discovery and sustained recovery.
• Deliver telehealth counseling sessions, providing accessible, client-centred psychosocial support to individuals across locations.
• Produce educational and advocacy content for social media to raise awareness of mental health and addiction recovery.

Program Coordinator at Plant-for-the-Planet Foundation (2025-07 – Present)

• Coordinate program planning, implementation, and stakeholder engagement for climate education and tree-planting projects across schools and communities.
• Lead community awareness activities and manage relationships with school and community partners.

Social Worker / Operations Officer at Minds Medica Specialist Hospital (2025-04 – 2026-03)

• Supervised multi-disciplinary teams delivering psychosocial and rehabilitation services for mental health and addiction patients.
• Optimized telehealth service delivery and coordinated family-centred care and therapeutic planning.

Founding President at Deborah Charity Foundation (2016-10 – Present)

• Founded and lead a community organization delivering programs in health advocacy, substance use awareness, climate action, and youth empowerment.
• Built advocacy coalitions and managed campaigns reaching over 3,000 students and community members.

School Social Worker at Vocationalist Catholic College (VCC) (2023-09 – 2025-03)

• Supported student well-being through psychosocial interventions and pastoral care; collaborated with parents and staff to resolve behavioural and academic concerns.
• Recognized with Best Creative Staff award, 2024.

Fellow, SRHR Advocacy at HACEY Health Initiative (2024-05 – Present)

• Lead community outreach and research on sexual and reproductive health rights and gender-based violence.
• Evaluate program sustainability and design grassroots advocacy campaigns.

Medical Social Worker (Volunteer) at University College Hospital (UCH) (2023-07 – 2024-07)

• Delivered psychosocial assessments and case coordination across hospital units, including pediatrics.

Social Welfare Intern at Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion (2021-02 – 2023-01)

• Delivered family counselling, case management, and conflict resolution for vulnerable populations.
• Collaborated with NGOs to support orphans, women, and children.

Community Development Intern at Akinyele Local Government Area (2021-06 – 2021-12)

• Facilitated local infrastructure projects, including power and sanitation systems, to strengthen community resilience.

PhD in Healthcare Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management – University of Medical Sciences (2025 – 2028)

Master of Social Work in Social Work – University of Ibadan (2023 – 2023)

B.Sc. in Accounting – National Open University of Nigeria (2018 – 2018)