Heather Damhar
95 Wentworth St. Suite 311,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience at Horizon Health Network, adept in crisis intervention and client assessments. Proven track record in developing individualized treatment plans and fostering community partnerships. Recognized for leadership and problem-solving skills, effectively empowering clients to achieve their mental health goals. Skilled Clinician well-versed in evaluating the complete picture of a person's life and health in order to provide treatment to the holistically. Proficient in both medical and non-medical treatments to deal with a wide range of concerns and improve overall health and well-being.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Social Worker
Addictions and Mental Health
Saint John, New Brunswick
01.2026 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for individuals with mental health and addiction concerns.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to client needs and goals.
- Provided advocating with community partners and Healthcare professionals.
Clinician/ Social Worker
Horizon Health Network
Saint John, NB
09.2012 - 01.2026
- One At A Time / Single Session Therapy / Intensive Treatment Team.
- Managing and maintaining large volumes of Clients with individual case plans.
- Crisis Work (“Duty”): Addressing any calls or walk ins in distress without advanced scheduling.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine client needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Performed regular evaluations of treatment effectiveness, adjusting plans as necessary to meet client goals.
Personal Trainer
YMCA
Saint John, NB
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Spending quality time with members and helping reach their goals.
- Introducing cardiovascular and strength training.
- Teaching aerobic, balance, and flexibility training to enhance functional ability.
- Introducing basic anatomy, exercise concepts, and safety practices.
- Conducting instructional videos for a nationwide program roll out.
Clinician/ Social Worker: Founder
TrueConnectCounselling.com
Saint John, NB
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Changing the way mental health and addiction services are provided.
- Overseeing the entire business from marketing, finances, mentoring staff, and providing care to vulnerable persons.
- Fostering relations with community partners.
- Providing services for free and ensuring persons receive help immediately.
Clinician / Social Worker
Horizon Health Network
Saint John, NB
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Case management of Clients under three Prescribers.
- Assessing clients and developing and implementing treatment plans.
- Developing and facilitating therapeutic interventions for individuals and groups.
- Being able to connect with and foster collaboration with community partners.
- Maintaining clinical records and documentation.
- Building relationships with critical stakeholders in the community.
- Engaged clients in goal-setting to foster motivation and empowerment in their treatment.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to address a range of mental health issues.
Clinical Social Worker
Saint John Regional Hospital
Saint John, NB
07.2013 - 10.2019
- Future Care Planning, counselling, and End of Life Planning.
- Conduct an intake, evaluate, organize, and provide therapy and client-centered support to individuals and their families.
- Working with various community partners such as Social Development, Public Trustee Services, Revenue Canada, Bobby’s Hospice, etc.
- Received a total of three (2016 & 2017) nominations by coworkers for the Clinical Excellence Award which recognizes extraordinary work.
Clinical Social Worker
Extra Mural Program
St. Stephen, NB
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Provide comprehensive home healthcare services with the goal of promoting and maintaining health and to assist those with palliative needs.
- Conduct an intake, evaluate, organize, and provide therapy and support to individuals and their families.
- Assist with in-house activities such the staff Social Committee and Wellness Day as well as community fundraisers such as Relay for Life.
- Managed a diverse caseload of clients, ensuring individualized care through ongoing evaluation and adjustment of treatment strategies.
- Educated clients about available resources and services in the community.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Provided advocacy services to ensure that clients receive necessary services from outside agencies.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Dalhousie University
Distance Education12.2026
Bachelor of Social Work -
St. Thomas University
Fredericton, NB01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Sociology
St. Thomas University
Fredericton, NB01.2010
Skills
- Computer skills
- Client assessments
- Crisis intervention
- Community outreach
- Evidence-based practices
- Therapeutic communication
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Interactive communication skills
- Client-centered focus
- Leadership
- Problem-solving skills
- Adaptability
- Ethical practice
- Lesson planning
- Case management
- Treatment planning
- Behavioral interventions
- Clinical documentation
- Medical recordkeeping
- Records management
Training
- 2025, Motivational Interviewing
- 2025, YMCA’s Cardio Strength Instructor Course
- 2025, YMCA’s Fitness Basic Theory Course
- 2025, YMCA’s Personal Trainer Course
- 2025, YMCA’s Safeguarding Children and Young People Course
- 2025, National CPR Foundation: Standard CPR / AED Certification
- 2024, Compassionate Grief Centre: Grief 101
- 2024, Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)
- 2024, Beck Institute: Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics of CBT: Essentials I
- 2024, MindSpring: Understanding Psychotherapy
- 2024, MindSpring: Understanding Intergenerational Trauma
- 2024, MindSpring: Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- 2023, Horizon: 5th Annual Harm Reduction Symposium
- 2023, Addictions & Mental Health: Stepped Care Model/ One At A Time
- 2023, Presented: Fentanyl Facts Education Presentation
- 2023, Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Course: 6-week course
- 2023, Addictions & Mental Health: Stomp Out the Stigma
- 2023, MindSpring: Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- 2022, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- 2022, Dr. Monte Bobele: One At A Time
Volunteer Experience
- 2025, YMCA events
- 2024, Saint John Recovery Committee
- 2024, Suicide Prevention Committee
- 2023, Saint John Soccer Club: Mentoring and educating children
Books Read
- 2025, Essential Psychotherapies. Theory and practice. 4th edition., Messer, S., Kaslow, N.
- 2025, Using Social Research for Social Justice: An Introduction for Social Work and Human Services., Rawsthorne, M., Tseris, E., Howard, A., Terare, M., & Sharma, A.
- 2025, Research design: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches (6th ed.)., Creswell, J. W. and Creswell, J. D.
- 2025, Working across difference. Social work, social policy, and social justice., Baines, D. Bennett, B., Goodwin, S. & Rawsthorne, M.
- 2024, Mind Over Mood 2nd Edition
- 2024, The Secret to Recognizing and Coping with Narcissists
- 2024, The Mindful Way Workbook: An 8 Week Program to Free Yourself from Depression and Emotional Distress
- 2024, Quiet Your Mind & Get to Sleep
- 2024, CBT Workbook for Therapists: Essential Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Strategies to Treat Mental Health
- 2023, Healing from Trauma: A Survivors Guide to Understanding your Symptoms and Reclaiming your Life
Certification
New Brunswick Association of Social Workers
References
- Kristie Gordon (She/ Her)
Program Delivery Manager
Adult Services
Department of Social Development
Kristina.Gordon2@gnb.ca - Dr. Murray Cullen (He/ Him)
Psychologist
Adult Services
Addictions and Mental Health
Murray.Cullen@gnb.ca
(Main) 506-658-3737 - Kelly Matchett (She/ Her)
Registered Nurse
Addcitions and Mental Health
Kelly.Matchett@gnb.ca
(Main) 506-658-3737
Timeline
Psychiatric Social Worker
Addictions and Mental Health
01.2026 - Current
Personal Trainer
YMCA
04.2025 - 06.2025
Clinician/ Social Worker: Founder
TrueConnectCounselling.com
01.2024 - 04.2025
Clinician / Social Worker
Horizon Health Network
10.2019 - 01.2022
Clinical Social Worker
Saint John Regional Hospital
07.2013 - 10.2019
Clinical Social Worker
Extra Mural Program
10.2012 - 07.2013
Clinician/ Social Worker
Horizon Health Network
09.2012 - 01.2026
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Social Work -
St. Thomas University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Sociology
St. Thomas University