J. Todd Hunter
Halifax
Summary
5 years providing highly skilled, culturally appropriate assessments and interventions utilizing innovative approaches with a strong focus towards African descent, First Nations, LGTBQIA2s+ communities. Over 25 years of proven leadership track record promoting and facilitating diverse groups across various work environments. Highly skilled in workshop presentation design with proven exceptional verbal and written communication skills for organization mission related to general public comprehension. Fluent in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Languages: English (Native), Italian (Conversational), French (Beginner).
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Diversity Counsellor
Mount Saint Vincent University
02.2023 - Current
- Provided competent, ethical direct and virtual mental health counselling utilizing mixed modalities fostering a student’s wholistic well-being
- Established connections and cross-pollination of departments to promote counseling services to students
- Maintained clinical client notes using EMR system platform
- Produced Counselling Service mental health promotional video bringing a stronger awareness of services and online visual presence.
The Emotional Gym - Private Practice
Psychotherapy
10.2021 - Current
- Provide direct & virtual client contact mental health counseling
- High population focused in the Indigenous, Black, Pan-Asian, LGBTQ+, Caucasian, Middle Eastern identifying community members
- Developed appropriate individual treatment plans incorporating personalized skill development tools and techniques.
Schulich School of Law Dalhousie University
IB&M Initiative
10.2021 - Current
- Indigenous, Black & Mi'kmaq Initiative (IB&M) - (Peoples Counseling Clinic Contractor)
- Provided direct and virtual client focused counseling sessions and interventions
- Implemented culturally sensitive counseling methods to diverse Indigenous, Black & Mi’kmaq student population
- Crafted retreat workshop focused on mental health skills strategies for well-being in White environments.
BIPOC/2SLGBTQ Mental Health Facilitator
Mount Allison University - Wellness Center
Sackville, NB
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Executed direct and virtual mental health counseling services for university students with diverse concerns - Counselling Center
- Delivered individual 1-hour sessions engaging client focused techniques to diverse populations and identities
- Maintained confidential records meeting the requirements of the Mount Allison University standards.
Drama Therapist
Neptune Theatre
Halifax, Nova Scotia
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Implemented issue specific mental health program for adults and young adults
- Addressed inter-group anxiety issues and stress incidents fostering intergroup empathy and behavioral support
- Designed therapeutic trauma-informed best practices intervention techniques for stress relief and anxiety management
- Engaged humanistic interventions pairing Drama therapy with CBT and strong mindfulness techniques.
Drama Therapist
Native Montreal (Intern)
Montreal, QC
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Clinical therapist using Drama Therapy approaches for individual & group Indigenous community members
- Facilitated issues addressing poverty, social and economic stressors, and racial trauma through behavioral support techniques and interventions
- Demonstrated a superior level of cultural humility, competency and social inclusion.
Drama Therapist
Center for the Arts in Human Development (Intern)
Montreal, QC
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Promoted personal growth and behavioral support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Provided group and individual therapeutic sessions making positive personal development impacts
- Meticulously maintained client charts and client evaluation summaries.
Program Founder & Health Education Director
St. John’s Well Child Center
03.2000 - 05.2005
- Developed a health education theatre program for a culturally diverse, underserved community members
- Headed community mental health outreach component and local public relations aiding in securing private grants by 50%
- Prepared and delivered high-level PowerPoint presentations to the board of directors and grant funders
- Planned and organized live performing events for program young adults, ensuring program efficacy for grantors and government aid.
Education
Master of Arts - Drama Therapy
Concordia University
Montreal, QC01.2021
Master of Arts - Urban Sustainability
Antioch University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Montana
Missoula, MT01.2014
Skills
- Written Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Relationship Building
- Microsoft Office
- Research
- Verbal Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Word
- Networking
- Team building
- Google Drive
Accomplishments
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Certifications And Awards
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certified facilitator (2023)
- Mitacs Research Award Recipient (2020)
- Certificate in Racial Trauma (2022)
- City of Los Angeles Community Development Commendation (2018)
- Most Valued Contributing Citizen in a Neighborhood Association (2005)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Italian
Professional Working
Affiliations
- NSCCT
- CCPA
- NADTA
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Timeline
Mental Health Diversity Counsellor
Mount Saint Vincent University
02.2023 - Current
BIPOC/2SLGBTQ Mental Health Facilitator
Mount Allison University - Wellness Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
The Emotional Gym - Private Practice
Psychotherapy
10.2021 - Current
Schulich School of Law Dalhousie University
IB&M Initiative
10.2021 - Current
Drama Therapist
Neptune Theatre
07.2021 - 08.2022
Drama Therapist
Native Montreal (Intern)
09.2020 - 04.2021
Drama Therapist
Center for the Arts in Human Development (Intern)
10.2019 - 05.2020
Program Founder & Health Education Director
St. John’s Well Child Center
03.2000 - 05.2005
Master of Arts - Drama Therapy
Concordia University
Master of Arts - Urban Sustainability
Antioch University Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Montana
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