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ANJA DAWSON

Coquitlam,BC

Summary

Compassionate Substance Use Clinician skilled in implementing effective treatment plans and providing emotional support to individuals struggling with substance use. Proven ability to build trust and rapport quickly and contribute positively to team dynamics. Committed to delivering empathetic care and respect for patient needs.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Substance Use Clinician

SUSAT North
Burnaby, BC
02.2020 - Current
  • Provided client-centered care by incorporating trauma-informed strategies and evidence-based practice
  • Conducted screening, assessment and referral for clients while creating treatment plans and collaborating with community agencies.
  • Provided short-term counseling to clients using clinical approaches such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, strength-based approach, and mindfulness techniques.
  • Conducted outreach in community to connect with clients in their preferred environments
  • Implemented culturally safe approaches
  • Provided urgent response to complex clients
  • Provided guidance to other health providers and team members
  • Established and maintained relationships with physicians, consulting psychiatrists, colleagues, hospitals, and community agencies while developing linkages with other community resources.
  • Actively and collaboratively participate in team planning, meetings, and committees; advocating for program goals and promoting optimal client and family supports.

Social Worker

Patient and Family Counselling
Ridge Meadows Hospital, Maple Ridge
03.2015 - 11.2019
  • Conducted comprehensive psychosocial/emotional assessments of patients
  • Utilized diverse counselling techniques such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, feminist therapy and trauma-informed approach
  • Assisted with the patient, families, community supports and interdisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate services, manage cases and facilitate meetings
  • Participated in local committee and planning body memberships
  • Supervised practicum students and served as acting practice leader when necessary.

Mental Health and Substance Use Clinician

Chilliwack Mental Health Centre
Chilliwack, BC
11.2012 - 05.2014
  • Conducted comprehensive intake assessments via phone and in person.
  • Conducted suicide risk assessments and executed necessary crisis interventions
  • Collaboratively facilitated cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness therapy sessions aimed at addressing anxiety and depression.

Mental Health and Substance Use Case Manager

North Kootenay Lake Community Services Society
Kaslo, BC
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Provided trauma-informed counseling services to clients with a variety of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, substance use problems, and psychotic disorders.
  • Provided case management and crisis intervention services to clients, working closely with RCMP, community members, and healthcare professionals
  • Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments
  • Engaged patients by incorporating their strengths and experiences into goal-setting and treatment planning, while prioritizing a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approach.
  • Assisted clients in accessing additional resources and treatment facilities.

Shelter Support Worker

Nelson C.A.R.E.S Society
Emergency Homeless Shelter, Nelson
01.2008 - 01.2011

Education

Master of Social Work, Clinical Specialization -

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Victoria
Victoria, BC

Human Services Diploma -

Selkirk College
Castlegar, BC

Skills

  • Harm-reduction and trauma-informed approach
  • Strong collaborative skills
  • Crisis Management
  • Demonstrated therapeutic skills
  • Ability to work with clients and others from a strength-based culturally safe approach
  • Assessment and Treatment
  • Advocacy
  • Leadership skills

Practicum Experience

  • Raincity Housing, ICM "Housing First" Team, Maple Ridge, BC, 09/2018 - 03/2019
  • Mental Health and Substance Use, Interior Health Authority, Nelson, BC, 01/2009 - 04/2009
  • Nelson C.A.R.E.S. Society, Emergency Shelter, Nelson, BC
  • ANKORS, Aids Network, Outreach and Support Society and Needle Exchange program, Nelson, BC

Training

  • Mental Health and Chemical Dependency in Relationship to Domestic Violence, Vancouver, BC, 2007
  • Core Addictions Practice Training, Nelson, BC, 2009
  • ASIST Training (Applied Suicide Intervention), Nelson, BC, 2009
  • CBT Training: Building Core Clinical Competencies, Vancouver, BC, 2010
  • Emergency Mental Health, Vancouver, BC, 2010
  • CBT Training: The Depression Map, Vancouver, BC, 2011
  • Provincial Violence Prevention Facilitator, Fraser Health Authority, BC, 2014
  • Responding to Adult Abuse and Neglect: Using the Adult Guardianship Act, Fraser Health Authority, BC, 2014
  • Motivational Interviewing, Port Moody, BC, 2015
  • CAP Core Addictions Training, Fraser Health Authority, BC, 2015
  • Medical Assistance in Dying: MAiD, Fraser Health Authority, BC, 2016

Volunteer Experience

Aids Network, Outreach and Support Society 2004-2008

Board of Directors 

Timeline

Substance Use Clinician

SUSAT North
02.2020 - Current

Social Worker

Patient and Family Counselling
03.2015 - 11.2019

Mental Health and Substance Use Clinician

Chilliwack Mental Health Centre
11.2012 - 05.2014

Mental Health and Substance Use Case Manager

North Kootenay Lake Community Services Society
01.2009 - 01.2012

Shelter Support Worker

Nelson C.A.R.E.S Society
01.2008 - 01.2011

Master of Social Work, Clinical Specialization -

University of Calgary

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Victoria

Human Services Diploma -

Selkirk College

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