ALEXA DOUGHERTY
Prince George,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and passionate settler ally with a strong background in addictions counseling and extensive experience working with marginalized communities. Skilled in providing support in clinical and home-based settings. Committed to facilitating the exploration of obstacles, creating personalized plans, and fostering the development of crucial skills. Currently awaiting acceptance for the 2025 MSW program.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Mental Health and Addictions
Kwadacha Nation
05.2024 - Current
- Providing interventions and therapeutic supports to individuals experiencing addictions, mental health, grief & loss or acute distress including suicide
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring compassionate safety measures were in place
- Comprehensive case management and oversight of all counsellors and mental health support working in Kwadacha's community
- Providing addictions counselling, use of motivational interviewing and concepts from CBT, DBT and REBT
- Working diligently with Aatse Davie School to support at-risk youth both in the school and in community
Family Preservation Counsellor
Kwadacha Nation
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked in family homes, providing wholistic support to the family and created family intervention plans
- Provided addictions counselling to support families treatment goals
- Support families who have experienced child protection interventions
- Used active listening, conflict resolution, and psycho-educational methods to empower families and find collaborative solutions
Casual- Mental Health and Substance Use Clinician
Northern Health Authority
09.2023 - Current
- Utilizing a harm reduction and trauma informed care model, supporting 10 clients with severe and complex concurrent disorders
- Conducted 1:1 life skill development to enhance client's own capacity
Recreation Therapist
Northern Health Authority
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Utilized art therapy, animal therapy, including equine and dogs to create emotionally and socially supportive therapeutic environments
- Operated within a strength-based approach for all 42 patients on unit
Teacher on Call
School District 57
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior and passed onto each classroom's teacher
Education
Graduate Certificate - Mental Health And Addictions
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON08.2024
Diploma - Therapeutic Recreation
Canadore College
North Bay, ON05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation And Health Education
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC06.2019
Certification
- Canadian Addictions Counsellor Certification Federation, Associates Addiction Counsellor, #AAC-50328
- Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association, Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
- Suicide Prevention Resource Centre, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certificate
- Centre for Collaboration, Motivation and Innovation, Motivational Interviewing Level 2 certificate
- Centre for Collaboration, Motivation and Innovation, Gentle Persuasion Approach (GPA) certificate
- Alive Academy, Holistic Nutritionist
- International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (CISM), Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention
- Peer Connect BC, Provincial Peer Support Worker, 2023
Timeline
Manager of Mental Health and Addictions
Kwadacha Nation
05.2024 - Current
Family Preservation Counsellor
Kwadacha Nation
09.2023 - 05.2024
Casual- Mental Health and Substance Use Clinician
Northern Health Authority
09.2023 - Current
Teacher on Call
School District 57
09.2021 - 06.2022
Recreation Therapist
Northern Health Authority
04.2021 - 10.2022
Graduate Certificate - Mental Health And Addictions
Algonquin College
Diploma - Therapeutic Recreation
Canadore College
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation And Health Education
University of Victoria
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