Paula MacDonald

Paula MacDonald

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Clinical Social Worker MSW

  • Education

    • Souris Regional High School

      1996 - 2000
      Highschool
    • University of New Brunswick

      2011 - 2014
      Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Master of Business Management
    • The University of Calgary

      2007 - 2010
      Master of Social Work (MSW) Social Work and Business Management
    • Saint Mary's University

      2002 - 2004
      Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
    • Saint Mary's University

      2005 - 2007
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Psychology Honors

      Activities and Societies: Saint Mary's Rugby Team Women's Resource Centre

  • Experience

    • YMCA

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
      I Vulunteered
    • Government of Prince Edward Island

      Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
      Child Protection Social Worker

      Conducted Child Protection Investigations concerning the abuse and neglect of children

    • Resiliency Alliance Counseling and Therapy

      Apr 2011 - Jan 2017
      Counsellor/ Therapist MSW, RSW

      Interview clients, Prepare case histories, Assess clients' problems, Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them, Counsel clients and provide psychotherapy, Evaluate clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement towards defined objectives, Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment, Write reports (assessment, follow-up, progress, court reports, etc.), Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals.Addictions, grief, Trauma, Individual, Relationship, Families. Show less

    • Department of Social Development

      Apr 2011 - Jan 2017
      Social Worker

      Adult Protection Social WorkerCase ManagerAssessor

    • Government of New Brunswick

      Apr 2011 - Feb 2017
      Social Worker

      Adult Protection Social WorkerNeeds Assessment Social Worker Long Term Care and Disability SupportCase Management Disability Support

    • Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

      Oct 2014 - Jan 2016
      • Social Work Officer Cadet

        Oct 2015 - Jan 2016
      • Reservist

        Oct 2014 - Oct 2015
    • Saint John Psychiatry and Counseling Associates

      Oct 2016 - Jan 2017
      Mental Health Therapist and Mental Health Counseling Manager

      Provide Counseling and Therapy Skills to Patients suffering from Anxiety, Depression, PTSDManaged the hiring and administrative functions of other counselors and therapists

    • Veterans Affairs Canada / Anciens Combattants Canada

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
      Case Manager

      Assist Veterans transition into civilian life and create meaningful lifestyles for themselves in spite of the challenges they have and are working to master.

    • Private Practice

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2023
      Clinical Lead
    • PA MACDONALD CONSULTING INC.

      Jul 2022 - now
      President/ Clinical Lead

      PA MACDONALD CONSULTING INC. provides mental health counseling and consulting services to individuals, couples, families, and organizations seeking expertise in addressing modern day psychosocial needs.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Red Cross

      Issued by Volunteer on Oct 2012
      VolunteerAssociated with Paula MacDonald