Darbey Carlson
Registered Psychotherapist
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Problem-solving Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Director qualified to manage patient-first care and further motivate talented staff. Enthusiastic professional with background affecting positive patient outcomes, finding creative solutions and interacting with diverse personalities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Director
Fika Mental Health
04.2022 - Current
- Delivered mental health support, psychoeducation and treatment planning for individuals seeking support for trauma, daily stressors and mood variations, and neurodivergent experiences.
- Advocated for additional support of patients into community-based treatment settings.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Prioritized on-going professional education and supervision on a daily and weekly basis.
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help associates and student therapists learn in effective and safe ways.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Restoration Mental Health
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses in efficient and confidential ways.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, and further psychoeducation and coping strategies to patients.
- Provided weekly and bi-weekly individual and family psychotherapy.
- Analyzed problems and worked with a team to develop education and client-care strategies through weekly supervision.
Senior Associate
Deloitte UK
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Enhanced time management for proposals and reports by prioritizing conflicting needs and proactively completed assignments within deadlines across International Teams
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance data.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Answered incoming calls and emails from current customers and asked open-ended questions to determine needs.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members.
Researcher, Masters of Clinical Psychology Student
National Health Service (NHS)
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Conducted a research project as a part of the "Thousand Lives Project" within an NHS Dermatology Unit, gathering data and information from outpatients regarding the prevalence of mood disorders.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Utilized statistical packages to analyze data and create visualizations.
- Produced a Dissertation titled "The Prevalence of Depression within a Dermatology Population and the Psychometric Validity
Of the Emotion Thermometers"
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Canada 07.2019 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of South Wales
United Kingdom 09.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lakehead University
Canada 09.2013 - 04.2017
Skills
Social perceptiveness
Analytical and critical thinking
Case management
Abstract Thinking
Certification
Level B Psychometric Assessment
Timeline
San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
07-2024
EMDR Certified
04-2024
ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider
07-2023
Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Director
Fika Mental Health
04.2022 - Current
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Restoration Mental Health
05.2021 - 04.2022
LifeWorks Suicide Talk Training
04-2021
Senior Associate
Deloitte UK
07.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
07.2019 - 04.2022
Level B Psychometric Assessment
11-2018
Researcher, Masters of Clinical Psychology Student
National Health Service (NHS)
09.2017 - 10.2018
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of South Wales
09.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lakehead University
09.2013 - 04.2017
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