Jackie Otsig
Humboldt,SK
Summary
To find employment as a Counsellor that is meaningful, challenging and where I can use my knowledge and skills to help others dealing with mental health issues. Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to have a client-centered approach and setting up clients for success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
PARTNERS Family Services
05.2023 - Current
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Fill in when gaps in services are observed, including facilitating groups, programs, home visits, supervised visits, provide counseling services to children, youth, adults, couples and families.
- Manage case conferences, program development and caseloads of team members
Clinical Counselor
PARTNERS Family Services
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Maintained confidential records in a timely manner
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
Social Worker
PARTNERS Family Services
09.2017 - 08.2020
- Counsel youth from ages of 12-24 years old with mental health concerns, conduct youth primary assessments, complete suicide risk assessments, communicate with other community agencies
- Designed and structured the Children Exposed to Violence Program for children ages 7-14 years old
- Facilitate programming to groups of up to 10 children and facilitate programming to children individually depending on their needs
- Refer clients to appropriate resources
- Advocate for clients needs
- Crisis intervention and respond appropriately to disclosures of child abuse and sexual violence.
Group Home Worker
Saskatoon Housing Coalition
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Counsel and supervise individuals living with mental illness
- Help residents develop life skills and get ready for independence
- Organized and provided medication at set times.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
Intake Worker/Program Assistant
Partners Family Services
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Complete intakes and interviews for incoming clients, explain services that Partners Family Services provides, refer clients to appropriate resources within community, crisis intervention, program facilitation, community presentations, Etc.
Mental Health Worker
Saskatoon Housing Coalition
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Transition individuals from Dube Center or emergency departments into the community
- Refer individuals to appropriate resources in the community
- Create safety plans and do suicide risk assessments.
Support Worker
FASD Network of Saskatchewan
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Support individuals living with FASD and their families
- Refer individuals to the appropriate resources
- Case plan and work with individuals one on one and with partnering agencies to achieve a common goal.
Education Trainer
FASD Network of Saskatchewan
08.2014 - 04.2015
- To educate post-secondary students, professionals and community members of FASD through presentations
- Market, book, and develop different trainings for different fields of work relating to FASD
- Keep update with the new research on FASD.
Corrections Worker
Pine Grove Correctional Centre
08.2012 - 10.2014
- Maintained the security of the facility
- Worked one on one with offenders and created case plans, and release plans
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Social Work
University of Regina
Saskatoon, Sk08.2017
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Major in Psychology, Minor in Sociology
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON08.2012
Skills
- Ability to Work on Multidisciplinary Teams
- Program Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution- Focused Therapy
- Suicide Risk Assessments and Intervention
- Intake Assessment
- Trained in Couples and Family Therapy
- Practiced in Individual and Group Counseling
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Case Management and Documentation
- Knowledge of Child Protective Services
Timeline
Program Manager
PARTNERS Family Services
05.2023 - Current
Clinical Counselor
PARTNERS Family Services
08.2020 - 04.2023
Social Worker
PARTNERS Family Services
09.2017 - 08.2020
Intake Worker/Program Assistant
Partners Family Services
01.2017 - 05.2017
Group Home Worker
Saskatoon Housing Coalition
01.2016 - 01.2018
Support Worker
FASD Network of Saskatchewan
04.2015 - 10.2015
Mental Health Worker
Saskatoon Housing Coalition
03.2015 - 05.2016
Education Trainer
FASD Network of Saskatchewan
08.2014 - 04.2015
Corrections Worker
Pine Grove Correctional Centre
08.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelor Degree - Social Work
University of Regina
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Major in Psychology, Minor in Sociology
Carleton University
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