Mursal Shireenzada
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Accomplished Behavioral Therapist with 5 years of experience counseling individuals and families with social, emotional and behavioral disorders. Positive, vibrant team member with focus on accurately identifying issues and evaluating best techniques for treatment. Dedicated to offering quality services and maintaining knowledge of latest industry advancements by attending professional conferences and continuing education courses.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Psychotherapist
FeelBetternow Psychotherapy And Counselling
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, and reiki to patients and families.
- Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
- Advocated for placement of patients into community-based treatment settings.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
Crisis Counsellor
St. Leonard's Community Services
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Provides service coordination and systems navigation to various local community agencies for support in areas such as, but not limited to: counseling, and healthcare centres
- Utilizes crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate clients who are experiencing emotional crisis or distress
- Utilizes risk assessment methodologies i.e., the Columbia Suicide Scale, with clients to plan and create a safety plan depending on whether or not a wellness check should be conducted
- Provides single session crisis walk-in counselling to provide support for individuals through interventions such as: Solution-focused, Strength-based and skills inspired by both cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy.
Withdrawal Management Worker
St. Leonard's Community Services
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Performs client screening and intake for eligibility and admittance into the withdrawal management program
- Facilitates psychoeducational groups for withdrawal management clients around topics such as, but not limited to: addictions, stress management, and self-care
- Provides supportive counselling and crisis intervention
- Monitors medication, administers medication, and performs client assessments using evidence-based scaling to ensure clients receive appropriate care during their stay.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Pharmacy Technician
Shoppers Drug Mart
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed the cosmetics department with a team of two associates to achieve sales, service, and profit goals
- Excelled in all inventory goals year over year
- Coordinated and planned several events on a monthly basis
- Trained associates on all current marketing strategies to ensure proven success.
Research Assistant
University of Manitoba
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted with REB application maintenance and documented ongoing compliance
- Prepared study materials (e.g., video modules used for the caregiver training intervention)
- Assisted with recruitment by responding to prospective participant inquiries.
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Winnipeg School Division
11.2020 - 06.2020
- Supervised students during indoor and outdoor recess
- Closely monitored and supported students with learning disabilities and behavioral difficulties
- Brainstormed with teachers in delivery of programs for identified students
- Assisted teachers with field days, field trips, other special events, and administering First Aid.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
New Brunswick01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB04.2019
Skills
- Referral Coordination
- Behavior Modification
- Suicide Prevention
- Boundary Setting
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Patient Documentation
- Psychopharmacology Knowledge
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Farsi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, [CCPA]
- Guidance Counselling LIfe Coach, Udemy, [ACCREDITED]
- EMDR Therapy for PTSD and Trauma- A complete Masterclass, Udemy, [ACCREDITED]
- Treating Complex PTSD, Udemy-Forward Facing Institute, [ACCREDITED]
- AODA Customer Service Training Certificate
- WHMIS Training Certificate
- CCA First Aid & CPR
Timeline
Licensed Psychotherapist
FeelBetternow Psychotherapy And Counselling
01.2024 - Current
Crisis Counsellor
St. Leonard's Community Services
06.2022 - 12.2023
Withdrawal Management Worker
St. Leonard's Community Services
06.2022 - 12.2023
Research Assistant
University of Manitoba
11.2020 - 06.2021
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Winnipeg School Division
11.2020 - 06.2020
Pharmacy Technician
Shoppers Drug Mart
05.2019 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Winnipeg
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