Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Training
Certification
Approved Service Providers
Publications
Affiliations
Timeline
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Anita Scott

Bedford,NS

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates

Work History

Psychology Consultant

Workers Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
05.2022 - Current
  • Review claims and provide psychological opinions to case workers on appropriateness of treatment, and other related issues regarding rehabilitation and return to work
  • Engage in case workers education, case management meetings, and consultation on program development
  • Liaise with external providers regarding rehabilitation and return-to-work related matters.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Psychology Consultant

Sunnyside Psychological Services
12.2018 - Current
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.

Practice Owner/Operator

Sunnyside Psychological Services
11.2018 - Current

We specialize in treating children, adolescents, and adults. Practice is multidisciplinary (i.e., psychologists, social worker, registered counseling therapist) and is supported by an office manager and and IT consultant. The well-being of our clinicians is as important and deserves the same attention we provide our clients. We aim to create an environment that fosters workplace satisfaction and supports healthy living outside of work.

Management of business operations are shared, such as:

  • Completing biweekly payroll
  • Insurance provider billing
  • Managing accounts receivables
  • Managing health benefits enrollment for new associates
  • Reconcile of monthly statements

Management of clinical practice duties are shared, such as:

  • Clinical consultation with associates as needed.
  • Modification of practice policies (internal and external).
  • Responsibility of all clinical files.
  • Availability to associates or staff in need of assistance.
  • Provide assistance (i.e., advise or intervene) if action is needed immediately
  • Ensure exceptional service is provided by addressing client and clinician issues promptly in an ethical manner.

Clinical Psychologist

Sunnyside Psychological Services
11.2018 - Current
  • Provide treatment for a range of disorders, with a specialized focus on complex trauma-related conditions, including PTSD and dissociative disorders
  • Treatment approach is integrative, guided by individual client needs
  • Main treatment modalities consist of EMDR therapy in combination with CBT, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, relational psychotherapy, DBT, etc
  • Therapy is also guided by the theory of structural dissociation of the personality (TSDP) and theory of attachment
  • The client-therapist relationship is also a therapeutic agent.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during critical situations, ensuring patient safety and stabilization.
  • Collaborated closely with psychiatrists when necessary to coordinate medication management efforts alongside psychotherapy interventions.
  • Educated family members about psychiatric disorders and their impact on individuals'' emotional well-being, fostering greater understanding among support systems.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of clinical psychology.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for patients, addressing both physical and mental health needs.
  • Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
  • Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
  • Used imaging and relaxation techniques to develop strengthening and safe zones to facilitate processing of trauma.
  • Aided general practitioners and specialists with handling complex cases by consulting on psychological diagnoses and treatments.
  • Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
  • Offered specific advice to help clients work through educational or occupational issues.
  • Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
  • Conducted thorough psychological assessments to accurately diagnose disorders and inform appropriate interventions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches and individualized care plans.

Clinical Supervisor

Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology
10.2017 - 02.2021
  • Supervise the professional activities of psychologists for licensing by using a variety of assessment methods including direct observation/review of the candidate's work and occasional contact with the candidate's workplace supervisor
  • Provide the regulatory board with reports describing the candidate's progress, including any ethical dilemmas, conflicts, and concerns.
  • Mentored junior staff members in clinical best practices, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Provided supervision to therapists in training, offering guidance and feedback on their professional development journey.

Clinical Psychologist, Associate

Dr. Nina Woulff, Psychologist & Associates
10.2011 - 11.2018
  • Provided psychological assessment and treatment to adults with a wide range of clinical symptoms
  • Developed a special interest in treating trauma-related disorders
  • Collaborated with insurance providers, treatment providers, lawyers, and family members
  • Completed independent psychological evaluations for various requesting agencies (e.g., lawyers, insurance companies, etc.)
  • Participated in peer consultation.

Independent Psychology Consultant

Work Able (Centric Health)
02.2008 - 06.2012
  • Collaborated as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide psychological treatment and return-to-work services for injured workers
  • Completed diagnostic assessments and made treatment recommendations for workers as part of the WCB tiered program (i.e., Tier I, II, III)
  • Provided treatment to range of WCB clients engaged in return-to-work plans
  • Participated in weekly multidisciplinary case consultation meetings.

Independent Psychology Consultant

LifeMark
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Collaborated as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide psychological treatment and return-to-work services for injured workers
  • Completed diagnostic assessments and made treatment recommendations for workers as part of the WCB tiered program (i.e., Tier I, II, III)
  • Provided treatment to range of WCB clients engaged in return-to-work plans
  • Participated in weekly multidisciplinary case consultation meetings.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

Acadia University
Wolfville, NS
09.1999 - 05.2001

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Acadia University
Wolfville, NS
09.1995 - 05.1999

Skills

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Training

Art of EMDR (www.artofemdr.com)

Instructors: Roger Solomon, Ph.D., and Kathleen Martin, LCSW

Regularly attended this advanced-level, intensive training for EMDR-trained clinicians, led by international trauma experts, Dr. Roger Solomon and Ms. Kathleen Martin. Learning is primarily experiential, through supervised dyadic practicums and live demonstrations by Dr. Solomon. Material is ever evolving as it is adapted to address the challenges in assessing and treating complex trauma (e.g., early attachment; chronic dissociation, PTSD etc.). I have attended the Art of EMDR on average, twice a year, between Oct 2009 and March 2020. I have accumulated a minimum of 300 hours of training and 60 hours of supervised practicum.

Certification

Certified EMDR Therapist

Approved Service Providers

  • Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)*
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
  • Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
  • Criminal Injuries Counselling Program with NS Victim Services*
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • Workers Compensation Board (WCB) for NS

*currently unavailable to take on clients due to full caseload

Publications

  • Kisely, S., Campbell, L.A., Scott, A., Preston, N., and Xiao, J. (2007). Randomised and non-randomised evidence for the effect of compulsory community and involuntary outpatient treatment on health service use – systematic review and meta analysis. Psychological Medicine (37)1, 3-14.
  • Kisely, S., Scott, A., Denny, J., Simon, G. (2006). Duration of untreated symptoms in common mental disorders: association with outcomes. British Journal of Psychiatry (189), 79-80
  • Scott, A., McGlone, J., Lowe-Pearce, C., and Peters, V. (2003). Detecting change in cognitive functioning using a reliable change index: a Nova Scotia sample. The Nova Scotia Psychologist, Fall issue, 17-19.

Affiliations

  • Association of Psychologist of Nova Scotia (APNS # 942)
  • EMDR International Association (EMDRIA #28491299)

  • Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP #R0656)
  • International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS #41225)

Timeline

EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Consultant

04-2024

Psychology Consultant

Workers Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
05.2022 - Current

Psychology Consultant

Sunnyside Psychological Services
12.2018 - Current

Practice Owner/Operator

Sunnyside Psychological Services
11.2018 - Current

Clinical Psychologist

Sunnyside Psychological Services
11.2018 - Current

Clinical Supervisor

Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology
10.2017 - 02.2021
Certified EMDR Therapist
06-2014

Clinical Psychologist, Associate

Dr. Nina Woulff, Psychologist & Associates
10.2011 - 11.2018

Independent Psychology Consultant

LifeMark
01.2009 - 01.2011

Independent Psychology Consultant

Work Able (Centric Health)
02.2008 - 06.2012

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

Acadia University
09.1999 - 05.2001

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Acadia University
09.1995 - 05.1999
Anita Scott