Brittany Vivier
Powell River,BC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Built rapport with individuals struggling with addiction and supported patients through entire process from intake through graduation from program. Passionate counselor dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
MHSU & Harm Reduction Clinician
Tla'amin Health
05.2023 - Current
- Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
- Evaluated patient concerns, histories, appearance and responses to form picture of current health state.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Ordered and effectively managed stock of Managed Alcohol Program (MAP). Dispensed for program, providing client centered point of care as well as assessment for continued participation in the program.
Housing Assistant
Tla'amin Nation
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Reviewed documentation and input data into computer system to complete eligibility process, re-certifications and tenant move-outs.
- Assisted in grant writing to increase funds for organization.
- Conducted home and apartment inspections to identify safety issues and needed repairs.
- Met with housing residents and landlords to answer questions, address concerns and clarify policies and procedures.
- Provided collaborative, wholistic, insight into creative housing solutions for homelessness, and complex housing situations.
Assistant Building Manager
Wendeb - Lorie Murraine
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Inspected grounds and facilities to identify necessary repairs.
- Planned and scheduled general maintenance, major repairs and remodeling projects.
- Managed operations, maintenance and improvement of properties.
- Managed and scheduled contract workers who completed building maintenance and upgrades.
- Collected rent, deposits and payments from tenants.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Indig. Wholistic Wellness & Addictions Counseling
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
06.2024
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Self-awareness
- Active listening
- Motivational interviewing
- Assessment skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Case management
- Referral coordination
- Treatment planning
- Relapse prevention
- Team collaboration
Timeline
MHSU & Harm Reduction Clinician
Tla'amin Health
05.2023 - Current
Housing Assistant
Tla'amin Nation
09.2021 - 05.2023
Assistant Building Manager
Wendeb - Lorie Murraine
03.2020 - 08.2021
Advanced Diploma - Indig. Wholistic Wellness & Addictions Counseling
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
Similar Profiles
Nailah King-HopkinsNailah King-Hopkins
Language Instructor Apprentice at Tla'amin Nation- Department of Education ʔayʔaǰuθəm Immersion ProgramLanguage Instructor Apprentice at Tla'amin Nation- Department of Education ʔayʔaǰuθəm Immersion Program
Rachel HesterRachel Hester
Family Nurse Practitioner at Novant Health-Employee Occupational Health and Corporate Health SolutionsFamily Nurse Practitioner at Novant Health-Employee Occupational Health and Corporate Health Solutions
Abhisheka MoothoosamyAbhisheka Moothoosamy
Dental Public & Primary Health Specialist at Oral Health Services, Health Care Agency, Ministry of HealthDental Public & Primary Health Specialist at Oral Health Services, Health Care Agency, Ministry of Health