Alexa Morash
Halifax,NS
Summary
Accomplished Counselling Therapist possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides a supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate
Diverse Roots Therapy
05.2022 - Current
- Work with clients of theLGBTQIA2S+ community to provide affirming care.
- Manage a caseload of 15 clients per week.
- Perform client assessments and develop treatment plans.
- Develop and maintain clinical records in a timely manner.
- Experience working with a range of issues such as trauma, abuse, emotion regulation, crisis intervention and substance use.
Relief Staff
Phoenix Youth
01.2019 - Current
- Provide support to youth in their schooling, employment and housing.
- Ensure youth are in a positive environment by providing safety and stability throughout the shelter.
- Establish rapport with youth to provide supportive counselling and connect with community partners to assist in meeting youth's needs.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
Long Term Social Worker/ Case Manager
Mi'kmaw Family and Children's Services
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Maintain files throughout the 12-month child protection timeline.
- Investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect in order to make decisions about children's safety.
- Prepare documentation for court files and attend court proceedings.
- Provide services to clients with counselor's, psychiatrists, psychologists, family support and youth support.
- Collaborated with external agencies to meet educational and transitional needs of clients.
Client Support Worker
Metro Turning Point
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Provide support for 55 men that use emergency shelter services by supportive counselling and connecting with community resources to secure housing.
- Maintaining safety of all clients which includes resolving disputes and violence.
- Conduct intakes and housing assessments for rapid rehousing.
Student Placement
Alcare Place
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Planning and facilitating group sessions that are focused on addictive behaviour that educates on relapse prevention
- Providing clients with supportive counselling and connecting them to other community supports they require
- Performing intakes and assessments for eligibility into the program
- Administered medication to clients daily.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, NS2016
Skills
- Highly Motivated
- Dependable
- Flexible
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer | Bryony House - Halifax, NS 01/2014 - 01/2019
- Completes weekly grocery shopping trips to meet nutritional needs of clients.
- Developing rapport with shelter staff and clients of diverse backgrounds.
- Develops organizational systems for incoming donated items.
Volunteer | Cold Emergency Shelter - Halifax, NS 01/2014 - 01/2017
- Implementing rules and procedures to create a safe environment for clients.
- Ensures shelter maintenance by resolving conflicts and completing cleaning tasks.
- Providing clients with clothing, personal hygiene products and other necessities.
References
Available Upon Request.
Timeline
Registered Counselling Therapist - Candidate
Diverse Roots Therapy
05.2022 - Current
Long Term Social Worker/ Case Manager
Mi'kmaw Family and Children's Services
06.2019 - 01.2021
Relief Staff
Phoenix Youth
01.2019 - Current
Client Support Worker
Metro Turning Point
10.2018 - 06.2019
Student Placement
Alcare Place
09.2017 - 04.2018
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Saint Mary's University
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