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Garrett Phillips

Calgary,Alberta

Summary

Highly conscientious and open-minded counsellor who quickly establishes strong therapeutic rapport with clients by fostering a collaborative and empathetic relational space. Committed to working alongside clients towards the satisfaction and maintenance of their goals through effective communication, treatment planning, and co-engagement. Experienced in working with clients from multiple cultural backgrounds, ages, and encountering a variety of presenting problems.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Practicum Mental Health Therapist

Mosaic Primary Care Network
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Communicated client rights and responsibilities, Mosaic PCN's treatment model, limits to confidentiality, and risks regarding therapy and telehealth.
  • Presented clients with available community resources.
  • Conducted intake interviews, identified and scheduled treatment with alternate/adjunct disciplines based on the client's presenting problems.
  • Created an open and warm relational space for clients.
  • Collaborated with clients to identify mutual goals and interventions.
  • Provided individualized talk therapy based on collaboration with clients, case conceptualization, consultation, and supervision.
  • Evaluated the efficacy of treatment and the therapeutic relationship each session.
  • Maintained professional boundaries with clients, confidentiality, and an awareness of scope of practice.
  • Checked in with late clients and no shows to assess risk and provide the option for an alternate method of treatment delivery.
  • Liaised with allied health professionals to develop treatment plans, ensure quality and continuity of client care, and provide referrals for alternate/adjunct treatment.
  • Completed training, progress notes, and referrals in a timely manner.

Child and Youth Care Counsellor

Hull Services
04.2019 - 05.2021
  • Attended to the physical safety, esteem and developmental needs of the client.
  • Communicated rules and behavioural limits and followed through on appropriate behavioural consequences.
  • Helped clients to identify negative behaviours and take responsibility for them.
  • Supervised, organized, and implemented daily living activities.
  • Liaised with parents and allied health professionals.
  • Provided meaningful and responsible role modeling, as well as direct teaching in areas of grooming, hygiene, dress, nutrition, and social manners.
  • Assisted in the implementation of individual and group activities of a recreational nature.
  • Maintained documentation on case notes, individual support summaries, routine follow-through, and incident reports as required.

Community Resource Worker

Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre (DDRC)
04.2019 - 05.2021
  • Facilitated, taught, and supported clients in identifying, implementing, and evaluating personal plans and goals.
  • Participated in self-development activities to ensure ongoing learning and to maintain high standards of professionalism.
  • Provided personal care as needed and adhered to clients individual Positive Behaviour Support plans to ensure client and staff safety in an ethical manner.
  • Maintained documentation on case notes, individual support summaries, individual resource applications and funding, consent forms and incident reports as required.
  • Chaired meetings, added items, and took minutes on a rotating schedule.
  • Facilitated the development of relationships and natural supports.

Unit Crew Sub-Leader

Alberta Agriculture & Forestry
05.2017 - 08.2018
  • Trained, educated, and oversaw the development and performance of crew members on and off the fire line.
  • Assumed Unit Crew Leader position in the managers absence.
  • Communicated logistical information, policies, and procedures from the office to crew members.
  • Addressed crew members concerns and when necessary, relayed these concerns to management.
  • Utilized critical thinking and decision-making skills to evaluate fire behaviour and ensure crew safety while also meeting predetermined deadlines for fire extinguishment.
  • Directed aircraft for bucketing operations, airdrops, and crew movements.
  • Directed heavy machinery to create dozer guard, dig berms, and move deadfall.
  • Collaborated with other crew leaders to determine tasks and provide support to crews in need.
  • Managed timesheets, helicopter manifests, safety briefings, crew certificates, and performance evaluations.

Wildfire Firefighter

Alberta Agriculture & Forestry
05.2014 - 08.2016
  • Worked closely with crew members to safely and timely extinguish fires.
  • Cooperated with crew members to prepare gear, trucks, and helicopters.
  • Assisted crew to evaluate fires and change tactics as necessary.
  • Assumed a leadership role when required, to direct operations.

Education

Master of Counselling -

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB
04.2019

Skills

  • Developing Therapeutic Relationships
  • Client Evaluation
  • Facilitating Counselling Sessions
  • Psychosocial Assessments
  • Safety and Risk Assessments
  • Case Documentation
  • Progress Reporting
  • Client Consultations
  • Treatment Planning
  • Community Resource Management
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Certification

Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Additional Information

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (Centre for Suicide Prevention; 2022)
  • CPR/AED (Canadian Red Cross; 2019-2021)
  • Risk Management (Hull Services; 2019)
  • Introduction to the Neurosequential Model (Hull Services; 2019)
  • Trauma Informed Care (Hull Services; 2019)
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (Hull Services; 2019)
  • CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (DDRC; 2019)
  • Medication Administration (DDRC; 2019)
  • Recognizing Abuse (DDRC; 2019)
  • Ethics of Touch (DDRC; 2019)
  • Positive Behaviour Support (DDRC; 2019)
  • WHMIS (DDRC; 2019)
  • FOIP: Focus on Privacy (Government of Alberta; 2014-2018)
  • Code of Conduct and Ethics for the Public Service of Alberta (Government of Alberta; 2014-2018)
  • Respect in the Workplace (Government of Alberta; 2014-2018)

Timeline

Practicum Mental Health Therapist

Mosaic Primary Care Network
09.2022 - 04.2023

Child and Youth Care Counsellor

Hull Services
04.2019 - 05.2021

Community Resource Worker

Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre (DDRC)
04.2019 - 05.2021

Unit Crew Sub-Leader

Alberta Agriculture & Forestry
05.2017 - 08.2018

Wildfire Firefighter

Alberta Agriculture & Forestry
05.2014 - 08.2016

Master of Counselling -

Gonzaga University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Mount Royal University

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