{
  "$schema": "https://cvjson.com/schema/v1.json",
  "basics": {
    "name": "Salik Wani",
    "label": "Psychologist",
    "summary": "Psychologist with hands-on  interdisciplinary experience spanning Child Psychology, Child Psychiatry, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and behavioural research. Hands-on clinical exposure through internships in child psychology and child psychiatry, with experience in behavioural observation, psychological assessment, case discussions, psychoeducation, and supporting the emotional and developmental needs of children and adolescents. Currently working as a Research Psychologist in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, contributing to projects involving personality assessment, behavioural analytics, team dynamics, organisational culture, communication research, and the ethical application of Artificial Intelligence in psychological practice. Alongside my professional work, I am a visual artist and founder of community-based cultural initiatives, integrating creativity with psychological principles to promote emotional expression, resilience, and holistic development. Passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and psychologically informed learning environments that foster the academic, social, and emotional well-being of children.",
    "location": "Srinagar J&K",
    "url": "https://alfaazcollective.vercel.app",
    "profiles": [
      {
        "network": "LinkedIn",
        "username": "salik-wani",
        "url": "https://linkedin.com/in/salik-wani"
      }
    ]
  },
  "work": [
    {
      "company": "ValueMatrix",
      "position": "Psychologist",
      "location": "New Delhi",
      "startDate": "2025-07",
      "current": true,
      "highlights": [
        "Conducted psychological research and developed 6-7 evidence-based behavioural frameworks for organisational and applied psychology projects",
        "Contributed to the development and application of OCEAN (Big Five Personality Model) and DISC frameworks for personality profiling, resulting in enhanced workplace effectiveness across 3 organizations",
        "Researched the use of Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC) to examine language patterns and how they relate to OCEAN, uncovering key insights into workplace communications",
        "Worked on 2 projects involving micro-expression analysis, generating new research questions that led to further exploration in communication techniques",
        "Designed and evaluated over 3 interventions related to team dynamics and collaboration, which informed future projects and increased team cohesion",
        "Contributed to projects focused on understanding and measuring organisational culture, leading to quantifiable improvements in employee satisfaction across various divisions",
        "Designed more than 10 AI and NLP workflows for psychology-informed applications, significantly enhancing recruitment processes and decision-making tools",
        "Evaluated the ethical implications of AI in recruitment and behavioural assessment, conducting more than 1 comprehensive evaluation that informed policy changes",
        "Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to translate psychological research into practical tools and interventions for over 5 organizational settings."
      ]
    },
    {
      "company": "Institute of Mental Health & Life Skills Promotion, Moolchand Khairati Ram Hospital, Moolchand Medcity",
      "position": "Clinical Child Psychology Intern",
      "location": "New Delhi",
      "startDate": "2022-08",
      "endDate": "2022-10",
      "highlights": [
        "Conducted psychological assessments, mental status examinations (MSE), and case history sessions",
        "Helped diagnosing mental disorders through case study discussions and group evaluations",
        "Applied theoretical knowledge to develop intervention strategies",
        "Facilitated psychoeducation sessions for various psychological disorders"
      ]
    },
    {
      "company": "Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (Department of Child Psychiatry)",
      "position": "Clinical Child Psychiatry Intern",
      "location": "Srinagar",
      "startDate": "2023-07",
      "endDate": "2023-08",
      "highlights": [
        "Assisted in assessing children’s behavior, emotions, and cognitive development for over 100 children",
        "Conducted fieldwork at a child care center in Awantipora, Pulwama, gaining hands-on experience in child psychology and development for a week",
        "Supported psychological testing, therapy sessions, and behavioral interventions with a focus group of 10 children",
        "Reviewed case studies to analyze developmental patterns and psychological conditions in collaboration with 3 mentors",
        "Engaged with parents and caregivers on child development strategies during 5 workshops",
        "Maintained confidential case notes and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on a weekly basis"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "education": [
    {
      "institution": "Jamia Millia Islamia",
      "degree": "Master of Arts",
      "field": "Applied Psychology",
      "endDate": "2023-08",
      "highlights": []
    },
    {
      "institution": "University of Kashmir",
      "degree": "Bachelor of Arts",
      "field": "Psychology",
      "endDate": "2016-05"
    }
  ],
  "skills": [
    "Psychological Assessment",
    "Behavioral Intervention",
    "Research Methodology",
    "Organizational Psychology",
    "Psychoeducation",
    "Data Analysis",
    "Intervention Design",
    "Communication Skills",
    "Counselling",
    "Psychometry",
    "Microsoft Office",
    "MGoogle Workspace",
    "SPSS",
    "Research Documentation",
    "Canva",
    "Basic Web Development",
    "AI-assisted Research",
    "NLP Prompt Design"
  ],
  "languages": [
    {
      "language": "Kashmiri",
      "fluency": "Fluent"
    },
    {
      "language": "Urdu",
      "fluency": "Fluent"
    },
    {
      "language": "English",
      "fluency": "Fluent"
    }
  ],
  "publications": [
    {
      "name": "The Relationship Between the Dimensions of Personality and Individual's Creativity",
      "summary": "Conducted independent research for the partial fulfillment of my Master's degree. Responsibilities included data collection and quantitative analysis, literature review, and presenting."
    }
  ],
  "referencesMode": "hide",
  "x-customSections": [
    {
      "name": "LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT",
      "items": [
        {
          "name": "Alfaaz — Co-Founder & Cultural Organizer",
          "summary": "Co-founded a multidisciplinary cultural collective promoting art, literature, photography, film, philosophy, and cultural dialogue. Organized and curated exhibitions with multiple organisation including J&K Tourism and Cultural Academy J&K, also workshops, competitions, and community art initiatives among children and young adults. Established creative clubs including Art & Craft, Photography, Literature, Philosophy, and Film Club. Facilitated opportunities for emerging artists through exhibitions and collaborative projects."
        },
        {
          "name": "tchāndērvār — Founder & Curator",
          "summary": "Developed and curated a collective art initiative showcasing contemporary artworks from Kashmir. Led exhibition planning, catalogue development, artist coordination, and public outreach. Created accessible platforms for emerging artists and craftspeople."
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "availability": {
    "status": "open",
    "sponsorship": false
  },
  "ats": {
    "keywords": [
      "Applied Psychology",
      "Psychology",
      "Psychologist",
      "ValueMatrix",
      "Clinical Child Psychology Intern",
      "Clinical Child Psychiatry Intern",
      "Alfaaz — Co-Founder & Cultural Organizer",
      "tchāndērvār — Founder & Curator",
      "Psychological Assessment",
      "Behavioral Intervention",
      "Research Methodology",
      "Organizational Psychology",
      "Psychoeducation",
      "Data Analysis",
      "Intervention Design",
      "Communication Skills",
      "Counselling",
      "Psychometry",
      "Microsoft Office",
      "MGoogle Workspace",
      "SPSS",
      "Research Documentation",
      "Canva",
      "Basic Web Development",
      "AI-assisted Research",
      "NLP Prompt Design",
      "Kashmiri",
      "Urdu",
      "English"
    ],
    "yearsOfExperience": 0,
    "seniority": "entry",
    "highestEducation": "Master's"
  },
  "verification": {
    "email": true,
    "platform": "freecv.org"
  },
  "i18n": {
    "primary": "en"
  },
  "meta": {
    "version": "1.2.2",
    "canonical": "https://livelink.cv/salik-wani/cv.json",
    "lastModified": "2026-08-01T15:31:27.475Z",
    "generator": "FreeCV.org"
  }
}