Barb Geurtsen

professionally evaluating the employee and recommending appropriate education and/or treatment, follow-up tests, and aftercare.

pre-assessments and in the case of recommending treatment a post assessment is required.

Currently working on completing SAP - Substance Abuse Professional designation.

• Recorded patients' histories and provided over 15 consultations weekly.

Performed assessments, implemented treatment plans, and developed interventions for 100's of clients over the years

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing when requested.

Referred clients indigenous and non-indigenous to treatment centers for addictions- relapse prevention upon arrival home.

Supported clients through the IRS Indian Residential School process; missing and murdered women.

Supported families/community in times of loss.

• Administrator of Wellness Centre - created program for the indigenous community; cultural camps; canoe journey' grief/loss programs; youth programs; children's programs; medicine picking/making. woman's groups. budgets; office management
• Developed strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners to facilitate effective collaboration on shared goals.
• Increased patient satisfaction scores through excellent communication, empathy, and understanding of individual needs.
• Excelled in time management skills, enabling the completion of all daily tasks while providing exceptional care to patients.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, and environmental factors to inform accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
• Delivered exceptional care to diverse populations while respecting cultural differences and unique medical requirements of each patient group.
• Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and closely monitoring progress.
• Coordinated referrals to hospital services or specialists for additional support.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for optimal patient care.
• Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.

• Opened Dragonfly Counselling office in 100 Mile House, BC. In 2011 closed 100 Mile House office and moved practice to home.
• Continue to see clients through zoom, facetime, telephone, and in person if requested.
• Increased patient satisfaction scores through excellent communication, empathy, and understanding of individual needs.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, and environmental factors to inform accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
• Managed complex caseloads while ensuring the highest level of care for each patient under my supervision.