MADISON STRONG
Sudbury,ON
Summary
Empathetic Qualifying Psychotherapist helping clients explore physical, mental and emotional experiences to identify root causes of problems and develop meaningful solutions. Experienced in behavioral interventions and clinical collaboration to implement a person centered approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Intervention Worker
Lawlor Therapeutic Services
01.2024 - Current
- Assist the client in developing life skills such as hygiene tasks, career building, budgeting, and safety planning
- Support the clients through medical appointments and mental health programming
- Provide education on mental health disorders, coping skills, acquired brain injuries and addiction
Qualifying Psychotherapist
The Mind People
01.2024 - Current
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
- Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs and therapeutic goals
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
- Assisted couples in improving communication patterns by facilitating productive conversations about relationship challenges using an intergraded approach
Behavioral and Youth Programming Manager
Adult And Youth Enrichment Center
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Oversees all youth programming in group homes and day programs
- Provides behavioral training for all employees
- Develops all behavioral support plans and mental health safety plans
- Runs weekly meetings for clinical teams and outside agencies
- Coordinates with Children's Aid Society to intake new clients and provide updates on current clients
- Creates staff schedules
Life Enrichment Assistant
ST. Joseph's Villa Long Term Care Home
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Design programs to meet cognitive, social, and physical needs of residents
- Complete and document monthly, quarterly and yearly assessments
- Design and implement quarterly fundraisers to meet budgetary requirements and targets of the department
- Supervise students and volunteers within the recreational department
Behavioral Support Companion
JARLETTE HEALTH SERVICES
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Observe, document, and manage challenging behaviors
- Educate patients on resources, services and programming
- Observe patient behavior and report to the clinical team
- Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans
Education
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB10.2024
Diploma in Recreational Therapy -
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay, ON06.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Specialization in Gerontology -
Laurentian University
Greater Sudbury, ON06.2020
Skills
- Mental Health Interventions
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Behavior Modification
- Client Confidentiality
- Problem-solving skills
- Team Collaboration
- Professional Ethics and Boundaries
Timeline
Behavioral Intervention Worker
Lawlor Therapeutic Services
01.2024 - Current
Qualifying Psychotherapist
The Mind People
01.2024 - Current
Behavioral and Youth Programming Manager
Adult And Youth Enrichment Center
03.2022 - 12.2023
Life Enrichment Assistant
ST. Joseph's Villa Long Term Care Home
08.2021 - 04.2022
Behavioral Support Companion
JARLETTE HEALTH SERVICES
05.2020 - 08.2021
Yorkville University
Diploma in Recreational Therapy -
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Specialization in Gerontology -
Laurentian University
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