Bettina Kealy
Lively,ON
Summary
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist with 20 years of experience working in the mental health field.
I run my own private practice in Sudbury, Ontario, providing psychotherapy services to clients with mental health diagnoses. I work with adults, youth and children as well as families and couples.
I have several years of experience working as a clinical manager for a private mental health clinic where I trained other Psychotherapists on psychotherapy best practices and provided clinical supervision. In this role, I also worked alongside the clinic Psychiatrist, assisting with assessment and treatment planning.
My earlier years in the field involved diverting clients with mental illness from the criminal justice system into the mental health system.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Psychotherapist
Kealy Counselling & Psychotherapy Services
Greater Sudbury, ON
01.2014 - Current
- 20 years of experience working as a Psychotherapist and other clinical positions within the mental health field.
- Psychotherapy services provided to clients with various mental health diagnoses/difficulties.
- Psychotherapy services provided to children, youth, adults, families and couples.
- Cognitive behaviour therapy, solution focused therapy, mindfulness therapy, DBT, Emotion focused therapy, supportive counselling and other modalities.
- Adheres to confidentiality and ethical guidelines for safe and effective clinical practice.
- Provides clinical supervision to qualifying psychotherapists / other clinical staff.
- Liaises with other psychotherapists for client referrals, advocacy and collaborative treatment.
- Clinical documentation - clinical case notes, reports and assessments.
Manager of Clinical Services
Dr. Gagnon Medicine Professional Corp.
Greater Sudbury, ON
09.2012 - 01.2018
- Trained psychotherapists on psychotherapy and counselling interventions, ethics and best practices.
- Assisted with various assessments including psychosocial assessments and intake assessments.
- Provided psychotherapy to individuals, families and couples.
- Created and facilitated various psychotherapy groups.
- Provided clinical supervision to clinical staff.
- Recruited, hired and trained new clinic staff.
Psychotherapist / Counsellor /Clinician
Dr. Gagnon Medicine Professional Corp.
Greater Sudbury, ON
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Individual psychotherapy.
- Couples therapy.
- Family therapy.
- Group therapy.
- Psychosocial assessments, intake assessments and development of treatment plans.
Manager of Transitional Services
Canadian Mental Health Association - Sudbury/Manitoulin
Greater Sudbury, ON
01.2008 - 09.2010
- Provided leadership to 15 + case management / clinical staff within a mental health organization.
- Provided clinical supervision to clinical staff.
- Liaised and developed relationships with community partners.
- Facilitated team meetings and team building events.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies, ethical guidelines and practices.
Youth Mental Health Court Outreach Worker
Canadian Mental Health Association- Sudbury/Manitoulin
Greater Sudbury, ON
09.2006 - 01.2008
- Advocated for transitional age youth with serious mental illness who were involved in the criminal justice system.
- Liaised with family members of clients, community service providers and court personnel.
- Developed diversion plans and set up community resources.
- Worked alongside a Forensic Psychiatrist to assess clients and develop treatment plans.
- Provided case management support and supportive counselling to clients.
Justice Case Manager
Canadian Mental Health Association - Sudbury/Manitoulin
Greater Sudbury, ON
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Advocacy, supportive counselling and treatment planning to adults with mental illness navigating through the criminal justice system.
- Developed diversion plans to divert clients from the court system into the mental health system.
- Worked alongside other service providers including court personnel to support clients involved in the court system.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Completed jail visits for purposes of discharge planning and setting up appropriate services for clients.
- Interviewed and assessed incarcerated clients to determine fitness to stand trial and to develop treatment plans.
- Worked alongside a Forensic Psychiatrist to conduct assessments / screening.
Elm Street Place (group Home) Coordinator
Canadian Mental Health Association - Sudbury/Manitoulin
Greater Sudbury, ON
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Coordinated operations of a long term home for individuals with serious mental illness.
- Coordinated staff meetings.
- Liaised between clinical staff and management.
- Assisted clients in learning various activities of daily living; facilitated recreational activities in the community; social skills training.
- Facilitated meal planning, paying bills of the home, liaising with landlord.
- Supportive counselling with clients.
- Trained new clinical staff on their roles within the home.
- Screened applicants (clients) for eligibility and compatibility as tenants.
Community Mental Health Worker (Elm Street Place)
Canadian Mental Health Association - Sudbury/Manitoulin
Greater Sudbury, ON
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Activities of daily living with clients of a long term group home.
- Facilitated leisure/recreational and social activities for clients.
- Participated in operational and staff meetings to address clients’ needs.
- Supportive counselling; crisis management; advocacy and referrals to community agencies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Laurentian University
Greater Sudbury, ON05.2022
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Moncton, NB10.2012
Skills
- Compassionate and kind, down-to-earth and relatable
- A leader in providing quality, effective and ethical services to clients
- Extensive experience, knowledge, and competence as a psychotherapist and as a clinical supervisor
- Compassionate, Innovative, collaborative
- Embraces diversity and inclusiveness
- Professional & reputable
- Client-centred
- Strength in training psychotherapists to be competent, kind and ethical leaders in the field
- Excellence in teaching various psychotherapy techniques and strategies
- A healthy and balanced person in mind, body and soul
- Confidential Records
Volunteer Work
- Currently a board member in the role of “Secretary” of Tri-Lakes Community Network: an environmental group of volunteers who are advocating and fundraising for the rehabilitation of three lakes in the Sudbury, Ontario area.
Registration
- Registered Psychotherapist in good standing with the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario. License number: 001241
Timeline
Registered Psychotherapist
Kealy Counselling & Psychotherapy Services
01.2014 - Current
Manager of Clinical Services
Dr. Gagnon Medicine Professional Corp.
09.2012 - 01.2018
Psychotherapist / Counsellor /Clinician
Dr. Gagnon Medicine Professional Corp.
09.2010 - 09.2012
Manager of Transitional Services
Canadian Mental Health Association - Sudbury/Manitoulin
01.2008 - 09.2010
Youth Mental Health Court Outreach Worker
Canadian Mental Health Association- Sudbury/Manitoulin
09.2006 - 01.2008
Justice Case Manager
Canadian Mental Health Association - Sudbury/Manitoulin
01.2005 - 01.2006
Elm Street Place (group Home) Coordinator
Canadian Mental Health Association - Sudbury/Manitoulin
01.2004 - 01.2005
Community Mental Health Worker (Elm Street Place)
Canadian Mental Health Association - Sudbury/Manitoulin
01.2003 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Laurentian University
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
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