Samantha Bata
Sherwood Park,Canada
Summary
Mental health professional prepared to bring compassion and expertise to therapeutic settings. Proven ability to develop tailored treatment strategies and foster client progress. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable support for both clients and team members. Skilled in active listening and empathetic communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildfire Operations Logistics Coordinator (Seasonal)
Alberta Wildfire Coordination Centre
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Coordinated provincial and national dispatch of manpower and equipment resources
- Worked with Duty Officer and areas to ensure communication was sent and received in a timely manner applicable to the dispatch of resources to fight wildfires
Research Assistant (Department of Sociology)
MacEwan University
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assist with a research project related to Canada's progress in responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action for education
- Special skills: conducted literature reviews and organized data
Mental Health Therapist
Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy Association
05.2024 - Current
- Utilized animal assisted therapy (AAT), nature assisted (NAT), art therapy, play therapy, teletherapy, online therapy to address the unique needs of diverse client populations ranging in age from 5 to 50 years and from various backgrounds, including Indigenous communities, .
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress and effectively communicated with other healthcare providers when necessary.
- Conducted regular evaluations of treatment effectiveness, adjusting intervention strategies in response to client feedback and clinical judgment as appropriate.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions to enhance communication, establish boundaries, and promote healthy relationships among family members impacted by mental health issues.
- Extensive experience working with individuals facing substance use disorders, histories of sexual abuse, domestic violence, suicidal ideation, and complex trauma.
- Mitigated impact of trauma, employing trauma-informed care practices to support recovery and resilience.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health distress, ensuring safety and stabilization throughout the process.
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with maladaptive behaviors or thought patterns that contribute to mental health challenges.
- Successfully reduced symptoms of anxiety, depression, and chronic pain using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.
- Established strong rapport with clients through the demonstration of empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity.
Wildfire Air Operations Coordinator (Seasonal)
Alberta Wildfire Coordination Centre
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Coordinated provincial, national, and international dispatch of aircraft resources
- Worked with the Provincial Aircraft Coordinator and Forest Areas to ensure air tanker requests are actioned in an efficient manner
- Maintained and updated aircraft contract data entry and troubleshoot aircraft tracking issues
- Maintained regular communication with aircraft companies to hire and release aircraft
Wildfire and Air Operations Support
Alberta Wildfire Coordination Centre
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Answered 310-FIRE emergency phone line in a calm and professional manner
- Documentation Unit Leader, Demobilization Unit Leader, Resource Unit Leader on Incident Management Team-Spreading Creek Fire, 2014
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB01-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
MacEwan University
Edmonton, None06-2021
Diploma - Police And Investigative Studies
MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB04-2014
Skills
- Grief counseling
- Individual counseling
- Suicide prevention
- Self-harm prevention
- Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
- Depression treatment
- Sexual assault support
- Multicultural competence
- Crisis intervention
- Behavior modification
- Building rapport
- Client goal planning
Affiliations
- Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), CCPA
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work weekCertification
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual (CCTS-I) Arizona Trauma Institute, February 2024
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy Association
05.2024 - Current
Wildfire Air Operations Coordinator (Seasonal)
Alberta Wildfire Coordination Centre
01.2019 - 01.2021
Wildfire Operations Logistics Coordinator (Seasonal)
Alberta Wildfire Coordination Centre
01.2017 - 01.2018
Research Assistant (Department of Sociology)
MacEwan University
01.2017 - 01.2018
Wildfire and Air Operations Support
Alberta Wildfire Coordination Centre
01.2011 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
MacEwan University
Diploma - Police And Investigative Studies
MacEwan University
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