Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
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Bonnie Hemeon

Bonnie Hemeon

Buffalo,NY

Summary

Compassionate Behavioral Health Counselor with extensive experience in individual and group therapy across diverse settings. Proven ability to implement effective treatment plans that enhance client mental health and overall well-being. Specialized in cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and patient advocacy, with a strong focus on communication and problem-solving skills. Bilingual professional recognized for high productivity and efficiency in delivering empathetic support to clients during recovery processes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Health Counselor

Horizon Health Services
Buffalo, NY
08.2022 - Current

Collaborated with medical and psychiatric providers to enhance patient care outcomes.

Engaged families in treatment processes to foster supportive environments.

Conducted comprehensive lethality assessments and developed tailored risk management plans.

Utilized Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for effective substance use interventions.

Advocated for systemic changes to improve services for Federal Bureau of Prisons clients.

Delivered crisis intervention and support during high-risk mental health situations.

Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and recovery strategies.

Identified scheduling gaps and filled them with appropriate patient check-ins.

Case Manager

Toronto North Support Services
Toronto, Ontatio
10.2019 - 11.2021
  • Provided trauma-informed care, enhancing client well-being and recovery outcomes.
  • Delivered crisis intervention services to manage life-threatening situations effectively.
  • Coordinated housing support initiatives to secure stable living conditions for clients.
  • Facilitated addiction support programs to promote recovery and relapse prevention.
  • Administered medical and mental health support to address diverse client needs.
  • Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
  • Advocated for clients' rights and needs, fostering empowerment and engagement.
  • Deescalated high-stress situations, ensuring safety and stability for all involved.

Behavioral Therapist

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto, Ontario
09.2017 - 04.2019
  • Facilitated client groups to foster collaboration and open dialogue.
  • Advocated for client needs, ensuring representation in decision-making processes.
  • Linked assessments with data to illustrate specific behaviors observed in clients.
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive solutions for client challenges.

Education

Master’s - Social Work

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
12-2025

CASAC - Addiction Counseling

Office of Addiction Services And Supports
Albany, NY
04-2025

Hon. Bachelor of Behavioural Analysis -

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
04.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Behaviour Technology

St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON
04-2015

Skills

  • Behavioral analysis proficiency
  • Trauma-informed practices
  • Crisis management strategies
  • Assessment of behaviors
  • Advocacy for patients
  • Team collaboration across disciplines
  • Coordination of treatment plans
  • Connection to community resources
  • Individual counseling methods
  • Facilitation of group therapy sessions
  • Addiction recovery methodologies
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Collaborative team dynamics
  • Techniques for anger management
  • Cultural sensitivity in practice
  • Strategies for relapse prevention
  • Intervention for substance abuse issues
  • Approaches to family therapy sessions
  • Development of recovery strategies
  • Evaluation of mental health conditions
  • treatment plan formulation
  • group therapy facilitation techniques
  • guided nonviolent crisis intervention
  • effective problem-solving abilities
  • tactics for self-harm prevention
  • general clinical assessment expertise

Certification

  • Completed Vulnerable sector Police Check
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention Trained
  • Mental Health First Aid Certified

Hobbies and Interests

  • Competed at College Level Rugby
  • Interested in ABA, Dual Diagnosis, Trauma informed care in Mental Health & Addictions, and Harm reduction approaches

Timeline

Behavioral Health Counselor

Horizon Health Services
08.2022 - Current

Case Manager

Toronto North Support Services
10.2019 - 11.2021

Behavioral Therapist

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
09.2017 - 04.2019

Master’s - Social Work

Syracuse University

CASAC - Addiction Counseling

Office of Addiction Services And Supports

Hon. Bachelor of Behavioural Analysis -

George Brown College

Associate of Applied Science - Behaviour Technology

St. Lawrence College