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Ricki-Lee Gillespie

Eckville,Alberta

Summary

Qualified Registered Psychologist offering expertise in mental health with focus on assessing and measuring mental capabilities of individuals. Qualified to contract, administer, score and interpret psychometric tests of personality, psychopathology, and intelligence. Well-versed expert at leveraging test results and assessments to objectively review patient specific proficiencies and needs.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Contractor

Various Private Practices - Alberta
08.2022 - Current
  • Psychoeducational assessment for children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Autism Evaluations
  • ADOS & MIGDAS
  • Clinical assessments
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • ADHD
  • Evaluations for rural First Nations children
  • Collaboration with families and schools
  • Hybrid virtual and face to face

Registered Psychologist - 5730

HERITAGE FAMILY SERVICES - Red Deer, AB
05.2018 - Current
  • Psychological Assessments
  • WISC
  • BASC
  • Depression and Anxiety Batteries
  • Secure Services Risk Assessments
  • Behavioural Observation
  • Working with CFSA and DFNA caseworkers
  • Consultation with Youth Legal Team if required
  • Supervising and managing staff team
  • Crisis management - 24 hour on call support
  • Collaboration with physicians and other professionals for holistic treatment plans
  • Cultural training
  • Facilitating therapeutic mileu between staff and youth

Provisional Psychologist

Alberta Health Services - Sylvan Lake, AB
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Children's Therapist
  • Collaborating with schools
  • AssessmentsFamily Therapy
  • Collaboration with physicians

Therapist Intern

Vantage Community Services - Red Deer, AB
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Couples therapy
  • Addictions and mental health
  • Case Management

Individual Coach

Action Group - Red Deer, AB
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Coach individual with special needs on life skills
  • Created and taught mindfulness class
  • Assisted individuals in accessing community resources
  • Case management

Education

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology -

California Southern
California
05.2025

MA in Counselling Psychology -

Yorkville University
New Brunswick
01.2018

Certificate in Management -

Red Deer College
Red Deer, AB
01.2015

Bachelors in Psychology -

University of Calgary
Red Deer, AB
01.2015

Skills

  • Individual / Group Counseling
  • Group Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • PTSD Care
  • Child & Family Counseling
  • Crisis Management
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Intake Experience
  • Special Needs
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Program Development
  • Time Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Active Listening
  • Team Collaboration

Certification

  • First Aid
  • Culture and Diversity Training
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
  • ASIST
  • SafeTALK
  • ADOS

Additional Information

Volunteer Soccer Coach U6 2014, Volunteer Committee member City of Red Deer Downtown Action Plan, Member of Business Society at Red Deer College, Volunteer Marketing Committee for Volunteer Central Red Deer

Timeline

Independent Contractor

Various Private Practices - Alberta
08.2022 - Current

Provisional Psychologist

Alberta Health Services - Sylvan Lake, AB
12.2018 - 12.2019

Registered Psychologist - 5730

HERITAGE FAMILY SERVICES - Red Deer, AB
05.2018 - Current

Therapist Intern

Vantage Community Services - Red Deer, AB
09.2017 - 04.2018

Individual Coach

Action Group - Red Deer, AB
05.2017 - 09.2017

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology -

California Southern

MA in Counselling Psychology -

Yorkville University

Certificate in Management -

Red Deer College

Bachelors in Psychology -

University of Calgary

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