DANUTA GAWRON

• Assisted offenders in meeting and complying with the legal obligations of their community supervision orders, and responded to their criminogenic risks and needs through a variety of interventions
• Conducted community visits with offender/collateral(s) as a method of validating information, enhancing offender assessments and supervision and enhancing community safety
• Provided individualized case management approach that is guided by assessment, compliant with supervision policies, and involved ongoing evaluation of risk/need with the goal of reducing criminal behaviour and advancing pro social lifestyles
• Evaluated offenders' potential for success in community settings, offering informed recommendation to the Parole Board of Canada during the decision-making process

24/7Crisis Phone Days/Nights

• Responded to crisis calls promptly and developed tailored safety plans to mitigate risks and minimize crisis
• Collaborated with emergency services and community resources to ensure comprehensive crisis management
• Proficient in crisis assessment tools and risk evaluation

Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST)

• Administered clinical mental health status examinations to evaluate clients' psychological well-being and determine appropriate treatment plans
• Demonstrated expertise in integrating assessment findings into actionable recommendations for safety improvements and treatment planning
• Implemented a range of evidence-based counselling techniques, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy, to address client needs

Mobile Community Rapid Response Unit (MCRRT)

• Worked side by side in "ride alongs' with police officers to assess and intervene in real-time mental health crises, ensuring swift and appropriate actions for individuals in distress
• Utilized clinical expertise to assess mental health crises and make informed decisions regarding hospitalization for individuals in need of immediate care
• Excel in high-pressure and crisis situations, maintaining composure and making sound decisions to achieve positive outcomes

Dufferin/Headwater Health Care Community Hospital

• Utilized knowledge of psychiatric disorders and therapeutic interventions to support clients and their families during acute crises
• Conducted clinical assessments, interventions and referrals to community resources for people experiencing a mental health crisis and/or issues with addictions
• Provided consultations to ER physicians for patients registered in the emergency department and experiencing mental health and/or psychological crises

• Provided immediate crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for clients experiencing acute psychological distress, ensuring their safety and stabilization
• Utilized motivational interviewing and relapse prevention strategies in substance abuse counselling
• Performed detailed intake assessments for new clients, including psychosocial histories and risk evaluations, ensuring accurate identification of client needs

• Provided comprehensive psychoeducation on safer drug/sex use and harm reduction strategies to clients, enhancing their understanding and promoting safer behaviours
• Efficiently coordinated referrals to appropriate community resources, including mental health services, housing/shelter assistance, and medical care, ensuring clients received comprehensive support
• Mediated conflicts between clients and facilitated constructive dialogue to achieve mutually agreeable resolutions

• Provided supervision, counselling and referral services for people who were released from custody
• Performed thorough intake assessments for new clients, including detailed psychosocial histories and initial risk evaluations prior to clients appearing in bail court
• Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers