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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Successfully Completed Masters Courses
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Daniela Vargas

Edmonton

Summary

I am a Master of Counseling student at City University of Seattle (Edmonton campus), and I am eager to join Total Life as a full-time Case Manager. I am passionate about helping others and believe my strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills will allow me to make a positive impact. I am excited to apply my experience in understanding client needs while continuing to learn and grow in a supportive environment.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Therapist

Boost Psychology
09.2023 - 11.2024
  • I began my internship as a student therapist and, upon completion, transitioned into a contract Mental Health Therapist role with the team.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
  • Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations.
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients to address specific mental health concerns and goals.


Summer Student Intake Worker

Momentum Counseling
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for client communication and scheduling
  • Explained eligibility requirements for low-cost counseling
  • Collected client demographics, payments and referral information
  • Worked with clinical and operations teams to facilitate client placement and obtain appropriate services for clients
  • Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to clients during moments of crisis and trauma

Receptionist

Boost Psychology
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Greeted and checked-in incoming clients professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records
  • Provided clerical support to psychologists by copying, faxing and filing documents
  • Corresponded with clients through email and telephone
  • Submitted payments to third-party insurance

Education

Master of Counseling - Counseling Psychology

City University of Seattle
Edmonton, AB
03-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Spanish Language and Literature

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
06-2018

Pastoral Leadership Certificate - Youth Ministry -

Hillsong Leadership College
Sydney, Australia
07.2011

Skills

  • Experienced in EMR keeping software; Titanium Scheduler, JaneApp, Owl Practice
  • Microsoft Office, Google Suite
  • Call Screening
  • Client Check-In
  • Schedule Management
  • Data Inputting
  • Suicide prevention
  • Individual counseling
  • Case documentation, progress reporting
  • Confidential record-keeping
  • Multicultural competence
  • Building rapport
  • Client assessment
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

Presently completing: Immigrant & Refugee Mental Health Certificate - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

Mental Health First Aid - Mental Health Commission of Canada

Child Care Certification - Government of Alberta Child Development Assistant- Level1

QPR Gatekeeper Certificate - Suicide Prevention Program - University of Alberta

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Successfully Completed Masters Courses

  • Introduction to Counseling Psychology Practice
  • Systemic Theory
  • Diversity & Cultural Psychology
  • Psychology of Sexuality & Human Development
  • Counselling Psychology Theory
  • Psychology of Loss & Grief
  • Psychopathology & Psychopharmacology
  • Professional Ethics & Law
  • Brief Therapy Models
  • Group Counseling Psychology
  • Psychology of Addictions
  • Research Methods & Statistics
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Child & Adolescent Counseling
  • Assessment in Counseling Psychology
  • Psychology of Trauma and Interpersonal Violence
  • Couples Counseling

Timeline

Mental Health Therapist

Boost Psychology
09.2023 - 11.2024

Summer Student Intake Worker

Momentum Counseling
07.2022 - 08.2022

Receptionist

Boost Psychology
05.2021 - 08.2022

Master of Counseling - Counseling Psychology

City University of Seattle

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Spanish Language and Literature

University of Alberta

Pastoral Leadership Certificate - Youth Ministry -

Hillsong Leadership College
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