Brittany Kennedy
Stevensville,ON
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in interviewing and report writing, case management and therapeutic support. Strengths include; efficient and detailed reports, timely intervention and planning, person-centered therapeutic approach to deliver high quality patient centered health care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker- Rapid Access Addiction Medicine
Niagara Health
01.2019 - Current
- Interview clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs
- Complete detailed and efficient assessments of patients presenting to hospital with complex medical, substance use and mental health concerns to offer specialized addiction care
- Case consultation with treating Physician(s) and other members of multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care
- Educate clients and families on addiction, mental health, wellness and recovery topics
- Coordination of external supports to uphold high-quality, person-centered care
- Adhere to PHIPA confidentiality requirements and maintain thorough documentation of all patient intervention(s), recommendations and referrals.
Crisis Worker- COAST
Canadian Mental Health Association
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Offered telephone support to clients experiencing a mental health and/or situational crisis
- Performed verbal de-escalation to resolve crises
- Assessed risk to clients, loved ones and/or general public through established evaluation procedures to address concerns
- Notified law enforcement of threats to self-harm or potential harm to others to help coordinate appropriate responses
- Educated family members to assist in understanding, coping with and/or supporting their loved ones
- Documented all client interactions and interventions.
Clinical Mental Health Counsellor
Canadian Mental Health Association
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Brief individual and/or family support to clients suffering from various mental health challenges and/or life stressors
- Developed safety plans to minimize client risk and/or harmful behaviours toward themselves or others
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients
- Completed detailed documentation of session(s), patient history and recommendations.
Counsellor - Addiction Services & Adult ADHD
Niagara Health
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic support to assist medical professionals with reintegration back into the workforce following an identified substance use and/or mental health diagnosis
- Author and submit reintegration documentation as requested by the individual’s regulatory body
- Administration of standardized assessment tools to facilitate a formal diagnosis in adults exhibiting symptoms of ADHD
- Guided clients in developing new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification
- Collaboration with the clinic physician to communicate individual treatment goals, progress, compliance with treatment recommendations and other concerns as necessary
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, treatment plans, progress and discharge.
Addiction Worker- Newport Treatment Centre
Niagara Health System
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Facilitation of group therapy programs focused on recovery, relapse prevention, behaviour management, trauma and concurrent disorders
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments
- Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.
Health Promoter
Community Addiction Services of Niagara
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Created and delivered health education presentations/workshops to internal staff, community workers and members of the public on a variety of topics including; substance use, mental health and behavioural addictions
- Liaised with local agencies and members of the public to promote the importance of health, prevention and treatment of addiction and mental health issues
- Maintained accuracy of public data and trends to share the most up to date information regarding local and provincial trends
- Collaborated with local support services to determine community health needs and availability of services.
Withdrawal Management Services- Program Worker
Niagara Health
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Monitored physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained medical care as necessary
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and their families
- Provided psycho education regarding addiction, mental health, recovery, coping skills and community resources
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community agencies for successful outpatient referrals
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
Counsellor
Community Addiction Services of Niagara
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Supported individuals struggling with substance use, mental health and emotional issues
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals
- Referrals to external community resources for additional support
- Referrals to residential treatment programs across Ontario
- Maintained clinical documentation for each client outlining goals, treatment plan, strengths, progress, referrals and discharge.
Residential Youth Worker
Pathstone Mental Health
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Supervised youth in residential and school-based programs to minimize risks and offer support
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Windsor
05.2019
Bachelor of Arts: Child & Youth Studies (honours) -
Brock University
05.2013
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology -
Brock University
05.2009
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Documenting and Recording Information
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Problem Recognition and Solving
- Developing Relationships
- Creative Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Program Development
- Behavioral Counselling
- Independent Judgment
- Compassionate
- Calm and Effective Under Pressure
- Building Rapport and Credibility
Registration
833497, Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers
Certifications Trainings
- Professionalism in Allied Health- Coursera, 2023
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Certification, Psychwire, 2023
- Understanding the Stresses of Police Work, University of Toronto, 2023
- Inter-Provincial Occupational Awareness; Understanding First Responder Culture, Wounded Warriors Canada, 2023
- Certified Stress Management Coach, Spencer Institute, 2023
- Introduction to Trauma Exposed Professionals (training), Wounded Warriors Canada, 2023
- The Global Appraisal of Individual Need Quick3 Motivational Interviewing Ontario (GAIN Q3 MI ONT) Certification, 2022
- San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Certification, 2022
- Trauma Counselling for Front-line Workers Certification, Hinks Dellcrest Centre, 2019
- Children's Grief and Bereavement Certification, Hinks Dellcrest, 2018
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Certification (level 1), Waterloo University, 2018
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), 2017
- Mental Health First Aid
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention + Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviours (PMAB) training
- First Aid / CPR – Level C
- Certified Sleep Science Coach, Spencer Institute- In Progress
Timeline
Social Worker- Rapid Access Addiction Medicine
Niagara Health
01.2019 - Current
Crisis Worker- COAST
Canadian Mental Health Association
01.2018 - 01.2021
Counsellor - Addiction Services & Adult ADHD
Niagara Health
01.2018 - 01.2019
Addiction Worker- Newport Treatment Centre
Niagara Health System
01.2018 - 01.2019
Clinical Mental Health Counsellor
Canadian Mental Health Association
01.2017 - 01.2020
Health Promoter
Community Addiction Services of Niagara
01.2016 - 01.2018
Counsellor
Community Addiction Services of Niagara
01.2015 - 01.2016
Withdrawal Management Services- Program Worker
Niagara Health
01.2014 - 01.2018
Residential Youth Worker
Pathstone Mental Health
01.2014 - 01.2016
Master of Social Work -
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Arts: Child & Youth Studies (honours) -
Brock University
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology -
Brock University
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