Jason Isaacs

Experience

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  Camp Robin Hood

  Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

  Camp Counselor

  - Developed a fun and welcoming atmosphere for campers. - Led campers from activity to activity. - Reported to and engaged in discussions with supervisors. - Worked with co-workers to plan and carry out novel and exciting daily activities.

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  Richmond Hill Country Club

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

  Senior Camp Counselor

  - Co-ordinated and controlled group activities; created innovative daytime programs.- Worked with co-counselors and superiors to provide campers with an enjoyable experience. - Assisted campers and/or parents with problems and concerns.

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  The Mar Lab

  Dec 2012 - Jun 2013

  Research Assistant

  - Operated studies created by graduate psychology students. - Discussed journal articles. - Led and contributed to discussions regarding the lab's area of study (narratives). - Organized information on computer programs and Excel spreadsheets.

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  Alpha Epsilon Pi

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  Lieutenant Master (Vice-President)

  - Collaborated with fraternity members in the planning of events.- Supported and helped brothers in both academic and non-academic domains. - Marketed the fraternity. - Motivated and advocated for brotherly love and devotion.- Planned, initiated, and delegated both philanthropic and social activities.

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  Psychosocial Oncology Lab

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2015

  Research Assistant

  - Undergraduate Honours Thesis = Individual and Couple Adjustment to a Permanent Ostomy: A Grounded-Theory Analysis (to be published).- Assisted with funding applications and grant renewals.- Helped develop and improve an online breast cancer intervention program for couples; summarized questionnaire results and created simplified answer keys.- Data input, data analysis, and data checking.

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  Psychotherapy Process Lab

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2014

  Research Assistant

  - Transcribed psychotherapy sessions.- Identified (and marked) relevant content in the psychotherapy sessions.

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  York University

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  Supplemental Instructor (PASS Leader)

  - Facilitated study sessions in statistics university courses which are known to be historically challenging.- Constructed handouts and created interactive activities for study sessions. - Worked with PASS team in order to enhance program effectiveness. - Attended statistics lectures and collaborate with professors to enhance understanding of the course material. - Held office hours in which students could be given one-on-one attention. - Coordinated a Facebook group that provided an additional resource for students. Show less

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  Sleep and Alertness Clinic

  Mar 2015 - Apr 2016

  Research Assistant

  - Attended weekly pediatric Sleep Rounds.- Served as a co-investigator for various sleep-related research projects (to be published).- Engaged in literature searches, project development, statistical analyses, and report editing.

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  Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

  Research Volunteer

  - Contributed to a 5-year CIHR-funded study on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).- Worked with ethics protocols, study protocols, and a wide array of assessment tools.- DBT skills groups: Coordinated adherence protocols, watched sessions, and debriefed with therapists.- Served as a co-investigator for various Borderline Personality Disorder related projects.- Conducted phone screens with potential study participants.

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  Dalhousie University

  May 2016 - Aug 2023

  - Conducted structured clinical interviews (SCID-5) for research participants with anxiety sensitivity and other mental health disorders.- Conducted manualized cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for adult clients with anxiety and mood disorders. - Research assistant for CORKUM Labs, working on an online intervention aimed at helping children with sleeping problems.

  • PHD Student

    Sept 2016 - Aug 2023

  • Practicum Student (Mood, Anxiety, and Addiction Comorbidity Lab)

    Jun 2017 - Jul 2019

  • Better Nights, Better Days Trainee

    May 2016 - Apr 2019
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  IWK Health Centre

  May 2017 - Sept 2017

  Practicum Student (Preschool Pediatric Psychology Service)

  - Conducted learning assessments for 3-5 year old children with developmental and cognitive delays.- Primary assessment tools included the WPPSI-IV, DAS-II, VMI-6, and Bracken.- Gained exposure to the ADOS (autism assessment), NEPSY, BAYLEY, and behavioural questionnaires.

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  Genest MacGillvray Psychologists

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Practicum Student

  - Conducted neuropsychological assessments in private practice; engaged in file reviews, test administration, and report writing.- Primary client presentations involved traumatic-brain injuries (e.g., concussions), attention-related concerns, and low mood.

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  Nova Scotia Health Authority

  Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  Practicum Student (Multi-Organ Transplant Program)

  - Provided psychological assessments for potential liver/kidney donors and recipients.- Contributed to interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patients' healthcare and donation status.- Delivered phone coaching using an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) model for patients engaged in a weight loss program.

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  IWK Health

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

  - Engaged in individual intervention for children and adolescents with out-patient health psychology concerns (e.g., needle fears, pill swallowing, managing chronic illnesses); some psychological consultation for pediatric in-patients in oncology and hematology; interdisciplinary care for children and families (e.g., in interdisciplinary bladder and disorders of sexual differentiation clinics); two-session diabetes group for caregivers; intake calls with caregivers; weekly team meetings/case conferences.- Primarily utilized CBT and ACT approaches with clients. Show less

  • Practicum Student (Pediatric Health Psychology Service)

    May 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Practicum Student (Dartmouth Community Mental Health)

    Jan 2020 - Apr 2021
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  Lesley Hartman and Associates

  May 2021 - Oct 2021

  Practicum Student

  - Conducted psychodiagnostic assessments for 5 clients; assessments included structured interviews, semi-structured interviews, and surveys/questionnaires; scored, interpreted, and wrote diagnostic reports for each client; provided feedback to clients; engaged in monthly team meetings; consulted with other clinicians; additional support activities (e.g., reviewed referral information, wrote summary notes, and processed client payments).

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  Northern Ontario Psychology Internship Consortium (NORPIC)

  Sept 2022 - Aug 2023

  Psychology Resident

  - Completed a one year CPA-accredited clinical psychology internship with experience in the following rotations: Inpatient Mental Health, Brief Intervention Treatment Team (BITT), Bariatrics, Chronic Pain, and Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.

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  The Hospital for Sick Children

  Sept 2023 - now

  Clinical Psychologist

  - Engage in assessment, treatment, and interdisciplinary patient care for children/adolescents living with obesity and comorbidities through the Healthy Living Clinic (HLC) at SickKids Hospital. I currently work in this position as a psychologist in supervised practice.

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  The Downtown Psychology Clinic

  Oct 2023 - now

  Clinical Psychologist

  - Provide intervention and assessment services to adult clients presenting with clinical psychology and health psychology concerns. Some primary concerns addressed include anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, life transitions/adjustments, sleep issues, attention issues, work/school problems, and chronic health issues. I currently work in this position as a psychologist in supervised practice.