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David Estabrooks

Amherst,NS

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health and Addictions Clinical Therapist

Nova Scotia Health Authority
11.2002 - Current

-Conducting Bio-Psycho-Social Assessments with Adults struggling with an array of Mental Health and Addiction Issues,.

-Developing Care and Treatment Plans in Collaboration clinic clients.

-Providing Best Practice/ Research Based Therapeutic Interventions in Collaboration clinic clients to help address these Mental Health Issues.

-Consultations with a Multidisciplinary Team to facilitate the best care and service to the clinic client.

-Providing Crisis Interventions as needed over the course of treatment

-Documenting and providing appropriate letters and professional reports necessary for the safe and supportive care of clinic clients.

- Developing and Implementing Group Therapy Programming and facilitating these Group Interventions.

-Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.

-Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.

Pediatric Medical Unit Care Coordinator (0.2FTE)

IWK Health Centre
06.2000 - 11.2002

-Responsible for the overall coordination of inpatient and ambulatory services associated with the Pediatric Medical Unit(PMU). Reporting to the Acute and Continuing Care Team Manager. My duties included coordinating and facilitating monthly PMU planning meetings; preparing quarterly reports; preparing service reports; preparing accreditation reports; and other duties as necessary to ensure the best functioning of the PMU team.

Medical Social Worker

IWK Health Centre
06.1999 - 11.2002
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
  • Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
  • Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.

Group Facilitator

Catholic Family Services Of Ottawa- Carlton
05.1997 - 11.1998

-Facilitated groups for primarily in-voluntary Male participants charged with Intimate Violence against their Partners, utilizing a Deluthian Model for Accountability and Change.

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Social Worker (Term Position)

Children's Aid Society Of Ottawa-Carlton
05.1997 - 11.1997

-Responsible for Investigating cases of potential child maltreatment and providing Child Welfare Interventions in accordance with Provincial laws and Regulations under the Child and Family Services Act.

Social Worker (Term Position)

Department Of Community Services
04.1995 - 09.1995

-Responsible for Investigating cases of potential child maltreatment and providing Child Welfare Interventions in accordance with Provincial laws and Regulations under the Child and Family Services Act.

Social Worker( Term Position)

Family And Children's Services, Cumberland County
01.1995 - 04.1995

-Responsible for Investigating cases of potential child maltreatment and providing Child Welfare Interventions in accordance with Provincial laws and Regulations under the Child and Family Services Act.

Social Worker (1.0 FTE)

Family And Children's, Kings County
05.1991 - 10.1994

-Responsible for Investigating cases of potential child maltreatment and providing Child Welfare Interventions in accordance with Provincial laws and Regulations under the Child and Family Services Act.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

Dalhousie University (School of Social Work)
Halifax, NS
09.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Psychology

Saint Mary's University
Halifax, NS
05.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Dalhousie University, School of Social Work
Halifax
05.1991

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Mental Health and Addictions Clinical Therapist

Nova Scotia Health Authority
11.2002 - Current

Pediatric Medical Unit Care Coordinator (0.2FTE)

IWK Health Centre
06.2000 - 11.2002

Medical Social Worker

IWK Health Centre
06.1999 - 11.2002

Group Facilitator

Catholic Family Services Of Ottawa- Carlton
05.1997 - 11.1998

Social Worker (Term Position)

Children's Aid Society Of Ottawa-Carlton
05.1997 - 11.1997

Social Worker (Term Position)

Department Of Community Services
04.1995 - 09.1995

Social Worker( Term Position)

Family And Children's Services, Cumberland County
01.1995 - 04.1995

Social Worker (1.0 FTE)

Family And Children's, Kings County
05.1991 - 10.1994

Master of Arts - Social Work

Dalhousie University (School of Social Work)

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Psychology

Saint Mary's University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Dalhousie University, School of Social Work
David Estabrooks