Years of Professional Therapist experience
Gordon Grant
Burnaby,BC
Summary
To engage in a counselling practicum opportunity as part of my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree. Patient-focused Clinical Supervisor with over 8 years of experience and success in delivering outstanding care to [Type] patients. Adept at developing robust programs to educate nurses and improve patient outcomes. Excited to leverage background to take next career step with [Company]. Certified Expressive Arts Therapist familiar with client assessments, treatment planning and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques. Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives.
Overview
8
8
4
4
University degrees and certifications
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology - Student
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Paradise Valley Healing Center
02.2022 - Current
- Clinical Supervision, client admissions, staff wellness support, individual and group therapy.
- Assessed clients, determined therapy needs, and managed care.
- Discussed mental health challenges with clients in effort to provide most effective theraputic plan .
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, therapists, physicians and community organizations to support client mental health care.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified therapist personnel by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for employment.
Primary Therapist
Paradise Valley Healing Center (formerly Chopra Addiction and Wellness Center)
03.2019 - Current
- Individual and Group therapy for residential and offsite clients with addiction, substance use and mental health issues.
- Helped clients work through emotional and psychological issues in both individual and group therapy sessions.
- Maintained and updated client records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- I utilized a variety of therapeutic modalities based on individual client needs, enhancing the overall effectiveness of interventions.
- Provided one-on-one and group therapy sessions to clients with various disorders.
Therapist and Group facilitator
Agecare Harmony Court
02.2016 - 03.2020
- Individual and group Expressive Arts Therapy with Dementia and Alzheimer’s patients
IT Manager
BRINKMAN & ASSOCIATES REFORESTATION LTD.
11.1997 - 12.2018
- Managed email, database and payroll servers
- Provided End user support.
- Oversaw technology budget planning and allocation to optimize resource utilization while meeting organizational objectives.
- Coordinated secure system access of users to various department systems and platforms.
Tech Support and Sales
Cardz Computers And Others
01.1992 - 12.1996
- Technical computer advise and corporate sales.
- Maximized additional sales within existing accounts by regularly reviewing client needs against current offerings and suggesting relevant additions or upgrades when appropriate.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to increase client satisfaction.
Floriculture Specialist
Province of British Columbia
05.1987 - 10.1991
- Provide production and technical advice to local Greenhouse vegetable and flower growers
- Conduct research trials.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently staying within financial constraints while maximizing resource allocation for optimal client support.
Greenhouse Specialist
Province of Alberta
04.1985 - 05.1987
- Provide production and technical advice to local Greenhouse vegetable and flower growers
- Maintained detailed records of greenhouse research crop performance..
- Collaborated with researchers on experimental projects
Farm Labourer
Pn Neilsen Farms
07.1970 - 08.1974
- Learned a lot of practical skills and how to farm.
- Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
- Engaged in feeding, watering and health monitoring of hogs, prioritizing health and wellness.
Education
Certification Program - Expressive Arts Therapy
Langara College
Vancouver, BC 09.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Horticulture
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB05.1983
Bachelor of Science - Plant Science
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB05.1981
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB 09.2022 - Current
Skills
- Addiction therapist – Individual and Group Therapy
- Visual artist
- Meditation teacher
- Computer systems skills
- Resource Allocation
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Case Management
- Therapy Staff Management
- One-on-one counseling
- Treatment Plans
- Referral Coordination
- Dementia Care
- Anxiety treatment
- Psychoeducation
- Intervention Planning
- Depression Treatment
- Substance Abuse Therapy
- Patient documentation
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Group sessions
- Group therapy facilitation
- PTSD Intervention
- Therapeutic Plans
- Discharge Plan Development
- Documentation requirements
- Private counseling
- Addiction Counseling
- First Aid/CPR
- Progress assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Clinical Documentation
- Professional ethics
- Goal Setting
- Relapse Prevention
- Multicultural Competence
- Individual Therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Client Confidentiality
- One-on-one sessions
- Group therapy coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Professional Development
- Continuing Ed. Student - Emily Carr School of Fine Arts, 2006 - 2010
- Continuing Ed. Student - BCIT, Computer Science, 2010
- Continuing Ed. Student, Expressive Arts Therapy Certificate Program, Langara College, 09/01/14 - 06/01/16
- Professional development, Psychwire, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) training
Volunteer Experience
- Meditation Program Coordinator, Dharma Ocean, 12/01/11 - 01/01/15, Support meditators in 2-to-4-week residential meditation programs
- Expressive arts Therapy Mentor, Langara College, 09/01/16 - 05/01/22, Support students in the Expressive Arts Therapy program.
- Online Buddhist Zoom group Facilitator, Sakya Tsechen Thubten Ling, 09/01/19 - Present, Support and manage zoom meetings for online meditation classes and practice.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Expressive Arts Therapist - 2016
Timeline
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
09.2022 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
Paradise Valley Healing Center
02.2022 - Current
Primary Therapist
Paradise Valley Healing Center (formerly Chopra Addiction and Wellness Center)
03.2019 - Current
Therapist and Group facilitator
Agecare Harmony Court
02.2016 - 03.2020
Certification Program - Expressive Arts Therapy
Langara College
09.2014 - 05.2016
IT Manager
BRINKMAN & ASSOCIATES REFORESTATION LTD.
11.1997 - 12.2018
Tech Support and Sales
Cardz Computers And Others
01.1992 - 12.1996
Floriculture Specialist
Province of British Columbia
05.1987 - 10.1991
Greenhouse Specialist
Province of Alberta
04.1985 - 05.1987
Farm Labourer
Pn Neilsen Farms
07.1970 - 08.1974
Master of Science - Horticulture
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Science - Plant Science
University of Manitoba
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