Jermaine Morrison M.S.W, R.S.W
Oshawa,Canada
Summary
Mental Health Clinician and Educator specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and treatment planning. Successfully managed diverse caseloads, enhancing client outcomes through tailored interventions and group therapy. Proven crisis intervention and client assessment skills, promoting collaboration and effective strategy implementation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
FRANCIS PSYCHOTHERAPY
Pickering, ON
03.2023 - Current
- Managed and prepared comprehensive documentation for an average monthly caseload of 50 clients.
- Developed and monitored tailored treatment plans to meet individual client needs.
- Applied evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions on topics such as coping skills, anger management, anxiety reduction, stress management, and relapse prevention.
Special Needs Assistant
TORONTO DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
02.2003 - Current
- Delivered immediate and long-term therapy for neurodiverse students, utilizing evidence-based interventions to boost academic performance for secondary and elementary students.
- Designed and executed after-school programs to promote inclusion and essential life skills for underserved communities.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to improve learning outcomes for students with disabilities.
Field Placement Student
Sinai Health Systems
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Researched and developed a comprehensive database of adult day programs in Toronto for caregivers and clients with dementia.
- Conducted consultations to gather client information and documented case histories, interactions, and health assessments.
- Facilitated a presentation on patient flow and services at Sinai Health's monthly allied health professionals meeting.
Field Placement Student
YORK UNIVERSITY
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Created and facilitated workshops for high school and post-secondary students from the Jane and Finch community.
- Engaged immigrants and refugees through interviews, improving access to post-secondary education resources.
- Successfully established partnerships with local agencies aligned with York University’s outreach objectives.
- Designed and launched volunteer programs, promoting student involvement and strengthening community ties among 50 university students.
Education
Honours Bachelor of Social Work -
York University
Toronto, ONMaster of Social Work -
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ONSkills
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Workshop facilitator
- Case management
- Group therapy
- Client assessment
- Dialectical behavioral therapy
- Crisis intervention
Professional Highlights
- Created partnerships with grassroots organizations that support caregivers and families of neurodivergent children by developing and facilitating group therapy sessions
- Successfully connected with religious organizations to discuss ways to support men, women and youth who struggle with mental illness
- Working knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Substitute Decisions Act, The Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent, Child and Family Services Act, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- In-depth experiential, clinical, and theoretical practice pertaining to neurodivergent, mental health, and addictions, abuse and trauma, with the ability to provide appropriate resources for adults, youth, and families.
Certification
Registered Social Worker Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Fundamental Skills University of Toronto
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Certification Training PESI
Crisis Prevention Intervention Toronto District School Board
CPR C & AED Canfit Pro
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Field Placement Student
Sinai Health Systems
10.2024 - 03.2025
Mental Health Clinician
FRANCIS PSYCHOTHERAPY
03.2023 - Current
Field Placement Student
YORK UNIVERSITY
09.2014 - 06.2015
Special Needs Assistant
TORONTO DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
02.2003 - Current
Honours Bachelor of Social Work -
York University
Master of Social Work -
University of Waterloo
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