Murray Goodwin
Vermilion
Summary
Dynamic Mental Health Therapist with Alberta Health Services, skilled in individual counseling and interdisciplinary collaboration. Achieved significant reductions in client anxiety and depression through evidence-based therapies. Committed to empowering clients and families, advocating for their needs while fostering resilience and recovery in diverse populations.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Alberta Health Services
10.1998 - 12.2020
- Assisted clients in identifying personal goals and challenges through active listening techniques.
- Conducted intake assessments to gather client histories and develop treatment plans.
- Facilitated individual therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to promote mental well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Documented client progress and treatment outcomes in compliance with organizational policies.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development to enhance therapeutic skills and knowledge base.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
- Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.
- Expanded professional knowledge through ongoing continuing education opportunities and participation in relevant workshops and conferences.
Social Worker III
Alberta Health Services
03.1995 - 09.1998
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to support client mental health needs.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive care plans tailored to diverse client populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for case management and client engagement strategies.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Advocated for client rights and needs within legal frameworks, ensuring equitable access to services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Calgary
Edmonton Location04-1995
Master of Arts - English
University of Alberta
Edmonton04-1989
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Alberta
Edmonton04-1984
Skills
- Counseling for grief management
- Risk assessment strategies
- Individual counseling
- Self-harm prevention
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Personality disorder therapy
- Psychosocial assessment
- Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
- Depression treatment
- Relapse prevention
- Marriage and family therapy
- Research and evaluation
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Schizophrenia treatment
- Intellectual disability support
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Alberta Health Services
10.1998 - 12.2020
Social Worker III
Alberta Health Services
03.1995 - 09.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Calgary
Master of Arts - English
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Alberta