Jerome Hagenimana
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Accomplished Mental Health Therapist with a proven track record at Alberta Health Services, enhancing patient outcomes through expert application of psychosocial assessment and family therapy. Excelled in interdisciplinary collaboration and crisis intervention, achieving significant improvements in client mental health and well-being. Demonstrates strong relationship-building and clinical documentation skills, ensuring comprehensive care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Therapist
Alberta Health Services, AHS
11.2023 - Current
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
Community Family Therapist
Multicultural Health Brokers Coop
05.2019 - Current
- Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Facilitated on-going assessment of patient and family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Assisted clients in locating resources for housing services and financial assistance.
- Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
- Rendered mental health and counseling services to [Type] and [Type] clients, focusing on development of healthy relationships.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Performed individual and group psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
- Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
- Garnered excellent reviews from individuals and couples and maintained long-term counseling relationships to provide ongoing care and support.
- Leveraged practice management software to complete weekly progress notes, update quarterly treatment plans and maintain patient records.
- Counseled clients on concerns such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation or financial difficulties.
- Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
- Educated clients and families on importance of mental health and self-care.
- Countered problematic behavior with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional and physical wellness and increase energy.
- Developed and implemented creative interventions to engage couples and promote therapeutic progress.
Clinical Discharge Social Worker
Alberta Health Services
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Facilitated support groups for patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
Education
Master of Social Work, Advanced Clinical Social Wo - Clinical Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Applied Statistics
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06.2010
Skills
- Family therapy
- Psychosocial assessment
- Boundary Setting
- Group Counseling
- Group therapy facilitation
- Facilitating counseling sessions
- Individual Counseling
- Developing relationships
- Progress Reporting
- Clinical Documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Psychopharmacology knowledge
- Building rapport
- Grief counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychological Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Limited Working
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of 10 in the development of youth treatment program at the Multicultural Health Brokers
- Collaborated with a team from different agencies including a team of social workers from the City of Edmonton as well academics in the development family violence prevention program in Edmonton
- Supervised a team of 20 staff members.
Certification
- Alberta College of Social Worker #
- Emotional Focused Therapy Training - 2023
- Expressive Art for Traumatized Children - 2024
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - 2023
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- 2023
Running
I run about 4-5 times a week for self-care and leisure.
Timeline
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Therapist
Alberta Health Services, AHS
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Discharge Social Worker
Alberta Health Services
06.2022 - 11.2023
Community Family Therapist
Multicultural Health Brokers Coop
05.2019 - Current
Master of Social Work, Advanced Clinical Social Wo - Clinical Social Work
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Applied Statistics
University of Alberta
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