Allie Parrott
Marystown ,NL
Summary
Invested new Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Experience in mental health and addictions. Driven, respectful and compassionate professional offering a new perspective and lens to the workplace.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Intern (Mental Health and Addictions)
Eastern Health
01.2024 - Current
- Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing individualized plans.
- Identified clients' needs and established treatment plans.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted clients in navigating community resources for optimal support and services.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize client care and improve overall well-being.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Enhanced client self-sufficiency through goal-setting, problem-solving, and skill-building activities.
- Maintained detailed case notes, documenting progress toward goals and critical incidents for accurate reporting.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by establishing trust and maintaining open lines of communication throughout placement experience.
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Educated clients on their rights and responsibilities within various social service systems, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Enhanced client self-sufficiency through goal-setting, problem-solving, and skill-building activities.
Social Work Intern
Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Coordinated referrals for specialized services, ensuring timely access to essential supports such as housing or medical care.
- Documented services provided meticulously by keeping accurate records of activities, interactions and conversations.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
- Represented organization within local communities to provide advocacy services to clients and establish relationships with other organizations.
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - 3.8 GPA
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s, NL05.2024
Skills
- Individual and family Counseling
- Experience working with youth and families
- Conflict Resolution
- Active Listening / Critical Thinking
- Effective Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Ability to work under high stress and pressure
- Strengths-Based Perspective in Practice
- Organizational Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Organization and Time Management
- High sense of self-awareness
- Self-Care
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Agency Documentation
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
References
Mary Williams- Fewer : Mary.Williams@easternhealth.ca
Timeline
Social Work Intern (Mental Health and Addictions)
Eastern Health
01.2024 - Current
Social Work Intern
Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association
09.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Social Work - 3.8 GPA
Memorial University of Newfoundland
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