Daniel Edward Paul Smith

Experience

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  Behaviour Institute

  May 2011 - Sept 2011

  Junior Therapist

  - Implemented programs of behaviour therapy for children with autism. - Evaluated, reported, and charted progress of clients’ children during behaviour therapy trials. - Attended monthly meetings and supported parents of children with autism.

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  McMaster University

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2014

  Teaching Assistant (Introductory Psychology)

  - Facilitated tutorial sessions for introductory psychology students. - Invigilated examinations, graded students participation, assignments and online discussion posts. - Attended weekly office hours to answer questions and clarify concepts for students. - Promoted to quiz writer; received training on how to write multiple choice questions and created weekly quiz and final examination questions.- Voted by the students as runner up to the Kathy Steele IntroPsych TA of the Year 2011-2012. Show less

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  University of Windsor

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

  Graduate Assistant

  Theory, Practice and Social Work with Communities and Organizations- Involved teaching students macro level social work practice, which primarily focused on planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions with communities and human service organizations.- Throughout teaching there was a special focus on addressing the needs and issues of diverse, at-risk and oppressed populations.- Composed multiple choice questions, graded student's assignments and invigilated examinationsTheory and Practice of Social Work with Individuals- Acted as standardized clients for students and their final examination- Provided feedback regarding students' skills in a therapeutic setting- Graded students' papersField Education Preparation- Graded students' papers and input their grades in to the computer system. Show less

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  Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK)

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

  Student Therapist

  - Conducted individual therapy sessions with clients ranging from 12-70 years old. Also conducted family therapy sessions with individuals ranging from 4-70 years of age. Therapy sessions were performed using an eclectic mix of cognitive behavioural, DBT, solution-focused, narrative, and strengths based paradigms.- Performed bio-psycho-social assessments of clients and their families.- A brief list of the presenting problems assessed include (but were not limited to): anxiety, depression, grief, anger, alcohol and substance abuse, borderline personality disorder, OCD, ODD, ADHD, and ASD. - Performed case reviews with clinical managers.- Presented cases to team members and offered support and ideas around resolving client issues during interdisciplinary team meetings. - Problem solved and offered recommendations to help with difficult client cases.- Maintained up-to-date clinical records and became familiar with the agencies filing systems procedures and online computer system (CaseWorks) - Attended monthly educational seminars on topics relating to mindfulness OCD, narrative therapy, and cultural competence.- Educated clients on various topics including, but not limited to, mental illness, emotional regulation, and social modelling. - Researched, became familiar with, and shared local resources available to clients and their families. - Became proficient at taking on an outsider-witness role sharing personal perspectives of client stories and highlighting their strengths and abilities heard throughout sessions. Show less

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  St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

  Jan 2016 - May 2023

  In my current position I work with a range of various healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary team. Part of my role includes conducting screening of patients to determine whether to get heavily involved from the point of admit to hospital or whether to continue to monitor until significant social issues arise. For patient’s that require more intense social work support I conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments. These assessments include, but are not limited to, probing deep in to individual’s living circumstances and functional abilities by asking curious and thoughtful questions with an anti-oppressive practice. A large part of my position involves communicating with and referring patient’s and families to a range of community service providers based on their individual needs. Dealing with complicated health issues and family matters in a non-judgemental and professional manner is something I pride myself in while performing my job. At the heart of this position is ensuring that I actively plan safe and appropriate discharges of patient’s to alternative levels of care in the healthcare system and elsewhere in the community. Show less - Conducted screenings, intakes, and admitted clients in to the withdrawal management program. - Performed clinical rounds and observed clients, while they went through withdrawal, to ensure they were progressing safely through the program.- Completed thorough client assessments, advocated and made appropriate referrals for clients to community partners, and coordinated discharge of clients.- Effectively dealt with various forms of crisis situations.- Conducted one-on-one counselling and group based psychoeducation - Proficiently used and kept up-to-date client records using the Catalyst software system- Produced clear concise reports and other documentation related to service provision.- Collaborated, consulted, problem solved, and exchanged information with the multidisciplinary team- Familiarized self with client medications and their effects in order to be vigilant of any potential health concerns.- Ensured client confidentiality and was dedicated to ongoing professional development Show less - Conducted screenings, intakes, and admitted clients in to the withdrawal management program. - Performed clinical rounds and observed clients, while they went through withdrawal, to ensure they were progressing safely through the program.- Completed thorough client assessments, advocated and made appropriate referrals for clients to community partners, and coordinated discharge of clients.- Effectively dealt with various forms of crisis situations.- Conducted one-on-one and group based psychoeducation - Proficiently used and kept up-to-date client records using the Catalyst software system- Produced clear concise reports and other documentation related to service provision.- Collaborated, consulted, problem solved, and exchanged information with the multidisciplinary team- Familiarized self with client medications and their effects in order to be vigilant of any potential health concerns.- Ensured client confidentiality and was dedicated to ongoing professional development Show less

  • Medical Social Worker

    Sept 2016 - May 2023

  • Addiction Attendant

    May 2016 - Sept 2016

  • Men's Addiction Service Hamilton (MASH) Practicum Student

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
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  Friesen Sport & Performance Psychology

  Aug 2020 - now

  Psychotherapist and Mental Skills Consultant