Alexa Dougherty
Prince George,BC
Summary
Dedicated helping professional working as Mental Health and Substance Use Clinician in Complex Care Housing looking to expand my addiction counselling skills in a new setting. Immense working experience in both mental health and addictions in my work as a Clinician, Recreation Therapist, peer support and crisis line operator.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health and Substance Use Clinican
Northern Health
Prince George, BC
09.2023 - Current
- Utilizing a harm reduction and trauma informed care model, provide counselling and harm reduction services to clients with severe and complex concurrent disorders.
- Support and counsel clients with severe and complex concurrent disorders.
- Provide referrals to community resources such as housing assistance, and employment or volunteer opportunities
- Maintain accurate client records according to Northern Health policies while ensuring confidentiality of all information
- Provide crisis intervention services when necessary during times of extreme distress or emergency situations, including the use of Naloxone
Recreation Therapist
Northern Health
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Created and implemented 1:1 or group recreational therapy interventions based on referrals received
- Supervised volunteers assisting with recreational programs for individuals with mental illness.
- Develop care plan goals such as maintaining cognitive function, increasing dexterity, or enhancing emotional wellbeing of patient
- Use Motivational Interviewing skills with patients who are struggling to change a behaviour.
Teacher on Call (TOC)
School district 57
Prince George, BC
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Worked with and led youth with varying diagnoses including FASD, Autism, Anxiety Disorder.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Created day to day lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences for students in grades K-12
Supervisor
Health Essentials Naturals
Victoria, BC
09.2016 - 01.2020
- Directed and supervised team of 5-8 employees in daily operations.
- Created and implemented staff education programs, monitored through surveys and questionnaires
Education
Graduate Certificate – Mental Health And Addictions - Mental Health And Addictions
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON07-2024
Diploma - Therapeutic Recreation - Therapeutic Recreation
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay, ON04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation and Health Education
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC04.2019
Skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Development of patient treatment plans
- Mental health and addictions counselling
- Possessing a deep understanding of trauma informed care and harm reduction
Volunteer Experience
- Current - Peer support worker, Canadian Mental Health Association
- February 2021-August 2021, Crisis Line Worker, Northern Crisis Line
- January 2020-January 2021, Community Outreach, Big brothers Big Sisters
- January 2020-May 2020, In-school mentor, Big brothers Big Sisters
Certification
- Associate Addiction Counsellor (AAC), CACCF
- Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) # 23-094
- Applied suicide intervention skills training (ASIST)
- Class 4 unrestricted drivers liscence
Timeline
Mental Health and Substance Use Clinican
Northern Health
09.2023 - Current
Recreation Therapist
Northern Health
04.2021 - 10.2023
Teacher on Call (TOC)
School district 57
12.2020 - 07.2021
Supervisor
Health Essentials Naturals
09.2016 - 01.2020
Graduate Certificate – Mental Health And Addictions - Mental Health And Addictions
Algonquin College
Diploma - Therapeutic Recreation - Therapeutic Recreation
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation and Health Education
University of Victoria
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