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Sini Varghese

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Motivated individual with experience providing individual and family counseling to diverse populations. Proven track record of successfully helping clients resolve mental health issues and improve overall wellbeing. Skilled in developing tailored treatment plans, utilizing evidence-based practice, and fostering a safe and supportive environment. Passionate about helping clients develop skills to face life’s challenges and achieve their goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Therapist, Northgate AMH Clinic

ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
05.2023 - Current

· Assess client's mental condition based on review of client information, interviews, observation, and collaboration with other staff members.

· Providing mental health therapy based on CBT, DBT, EMDR, Strength based approach and Solution Focused approach.

· Suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention

· Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate treatment plans in consultation with the client.

· Goal setting and case management.

· Make appropriate referrals to psychiatry or to group therapy.

· Post discharge follow-up. (PDFU)

Mental Health Therapist, East Edmonton Clinic

ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
03.2022 - 04.2023

· Assess client's mental condition based on review of client information, interviews, observation, and collaboration with other staff members.

· Providing mental health therapy based on CBT, DBT, EMDR, Strength based approach and Solution Focused approach.

· Suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention

· Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate treatment plans in consultation with the client.

· Goal setting and case management.

· Make appropriate referrals to psychiatry or to group therapy.

· Post discharge follow-up. (PDFU)

ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR III, Access Open Minds

ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
05.2021 - 03.2022

· Working with AOM walk-in clinic with young adults' ages 16 to 25yrs

· Provide solution focused brief therapy for addiction and mental health concerns.

· Suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention

· Providing recovery-oriented group therapy

· Case management, treatment planning and goal setting

· Motivational Interviewing, Trauma informed care and harm reduction approaches

· Provide information/awareness about available resources or services and in the community.

ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR III, High Prairie Hospital

ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
11.2020 - 04.2021

· Work with AHS addiction and mental health outpatient clinic and ODP outpatient clinic

· Hospital consultation and walk-in appointments

· Suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention

· Intake screening, MSE and psychosocial assessment

· Case management, treatment planning and goal setting

· Motivational Interviewing, Trauma informed care and harm reduction approaches

Team Coordinator

Independent Counselling Enterprises
12.2013 - 10.2020

· Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises.

· Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients.

· Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.

· Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments and providing transportation to appointments.

· Conduct team meeting for staff and clients and prepare minutes.

· Do performance evaluations and training for the reporting staffs.

Education

Master of Social Work - MSW

M.G. UNIVERSITY
India
05.2006

Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com

M.G. UNIVERSITY
India
05.2004

Skills

  • Intake screening, MSE and psychosocial assessment
  • Case management
  • Treatment planning and goal setting
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Suicide risk assessment

Certification

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy-Psychwire
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy-University of Calgary
  • Solution Focused Therapy-Elliot Connie
  • Child Development Supervisor Certification-Alberta Children and Youth Services
  • Standard First Aid & CPR- Canadian Red Cross
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training-AHS
  • Suicide prevention, risk assessment and management (SPRAM)-AHS
  • Addiction Counselling Learning Series - CACCF
  • Addiction Care and Treatment-University of BC
  • Suboxone education program certification-Indivior Canada Ltd.
  • Comprehensive Assessment-Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF)
  • A standard approach to Screening-CACCF
  • Motivational Interviewing and stages of change University of Calgary
  • A standard Approach to Concurrent Capable Practice (SACCP) Workshop-AHS
  • Advancing Treatment for Methamphetamine Addiction-American Psychological Association
  • Recovering from Opioids for Those with Chronic Non-Cancer Pain-CACCF
  • Patient and family centered Care in Addiction and Mental Health-AHS
  • PCHAD Pre-Application Information Session-AHS

Timeline

Mental Health Therapist, Northgate AMH Clinic

ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
05.2023 - Current

Mental Health Therapist, East Edmonton Clinic

ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
03.2022 - 04.2023

ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR III, Access Open Minds

ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
05.2021 - 03.2022

ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR III, High Prairie Hospital

ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
11.2020 - 04.2021

Team Coordinator

Independent Counselling Enterprises
12.2013 - 10.2020

Master of Social Work - MSW

M.G. UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com

M.G. UNIVERSITY
Sini Varghese