Harshit Bhatt
Kelowna,BC
Summary
I am currently enrolled in the Master of Social Work program at the University of British Columbia, and graduated with a degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida. Possessing exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills, I am eager to leverage my academic background and contribute to the success of a counseling clinic team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Support Worker
Kelowna Gospel Mission
Kelowna, British Columbia
10.2023 - Current
- Encouraged residents to participate in leisure activities, such as art therapy.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed, utilizing de-escalation techniques.
Practicum Student Counselor
Foundry
Kelowna, British Columbia
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies and techniques to manage stressors.
- Provided individual counseling sessions to help clients identify goals and objectives for therapy utilizing the SFBT modality.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with clients through active listening and empathy.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions on topics such as mindfulness, and happiness.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress including suicide risk assessments, treatment plans, notes from sessions.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate referrals for services or treatments outside my scope of practice.
Property Consultant
Kavani Homez Real Estate
Dubai
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Help clients navigate the Dubai real estate market and find the right properties for their needs.
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
Utica, New York
11.2021 - 11.2022
- As a Mental Health Therapy Aide at Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center part of the New York state Office of Mental Health (OMH) my responsibilities include: Provide direct services, treatment, rehabilitation, and support to individuals diagnosed with mental illness, Identify and correct problem causing behavior in patients, Effectively used knowledge in psychology and that taught during YES (Youth Empowerment Strategies) training to help de-escalate patients in stressful situations, Effectively communicate expectations and rules to patients, Help patients work on their desired skill and behavior.
Intern
Promise Pointe at Tampa Oaks
Tampa, FL
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Promise Pointe at Tampa Oaks is amongst the finest assisted living and memory care community in Tampa and is in a public-private partnership with the University of South Florida
- As an intern at Promise Pointe, I was tasked with the responsibility of data entry (vitals of the residents), organization and outreach, patient care (memory care unit) for residents diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Symptom diagnosis and doctor visits, excel scheduling, patient activity coordination, and dealing with clients
- Relevant experiences gained from the job: Microsoft excel office suite for scheduling needs, Teamwork working alongside senior team members to learn job-related tasks and roles, Presentation and communication skills from contributing to staff meetings, Leadership and decision-making involved in conducting resident enrichment activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLMaster of Social Work - Social Work
University of British Columbia
Kelowna, BCSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Records administration
- Project management
- SPSS
- Scheduling
- Experience in leadership
- Team collaboration
- Activity Coordination
- Mental health counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Life Skills Development
Languages
- Hindi, Native/ Bilingual
- English, Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Practicum Student Counselor
Foundry
05.2024 - 09.2024
Resident Support Worker
Kelowna Gospel Mission
10.2023 - Current
Property Consultant
Kavani Homez Real Estate
12.2022 - 08.2023
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
11.2021 - 11.2022
Intern
Promise Pointe at Tampa Oaks
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Florida
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of British Columbia
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