Jessica Mason
London
Summary
Compassionate Addiction and Mental Health Worker with strong dedication to helping individuals in need of mental health support. Skilled in providing patient-centered care and evidence-based interventions. Possesses deep understanding of mental health and behavioral sciences with ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing mental health and addiction challenges.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Addiction and Mental Health Worker
Canadian Mental Health Association
09.2023 - Current
- Motivate and support client autonomy with meal support and to work towards achievement of their individual goals in eating disorder recovery.
- Support clients with physical and mental health concerns, and liaise with medical staff
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Strong risk assessment and safety planning for suicide, substance abuse, etc
- Identify, promote resolution, and management of all emergency situations concerning participants, staff, and property in high energy dynamic environment
Temporary Classroom Support Personnel
London District Catholic School Board
11.2018 - Current
- Support students when teachers are absent ensuring a safe and secure environment at all times and creating and coordinating safe and enjoyable activities for students.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Mental Health Worker
Canadian Mental Health Assocaition
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Relief support in supportive housing programs including Community Homes for Opportunity, Nicole's Choice, Transitional Residential Treatment Facility and Supportive Living Apartments.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Establish strong connections with community resources and recommend appropriate referrals to my clients.
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
- Provide client-centered care from a harm reduction approach.
Residential Care Worker
Rotholme Women and Family Shelter
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Maintained safe working environment through prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment and achievement of safe working practices.
- Monitored protection and stabilization of children and families.
- Ability to work independently, communicate with empathy, and help empower children and families navigate homelessness.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Knowledge of various legislation related to youth at risk including making decisions regarding appropriate and relevant referrals to community authorities such as Child Protected Services
Sales Specialist
Victoria Secret
07.2016 - 07.2019
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
09.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Criminology And Psychology
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario06.2018
High School Diploma -
John Paul Secondary School
London, Ontario06.2014
Skills
- Strong computer skills, including use of MS Office Products
- Problem solving
- Collaboration with clients and coworkers
- Conflict resolution
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal Communication
- CPR level C with AED
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
Timeline
Relief Addiction and Mental Health Worker
Canadian Mental Health Association
09.2023 - Current
Temporary Classroom Support Personnel
London District Catholic School Board
11.2018 - Current
Mental Health Worker
Canadian Mental Health Assocaition
10.2018 - 11.2020
Residential Care Worker
Rotholme Women and Family Shelter
08.2018 - 09.2019
Sales Specialist
Victoria Secret
07.2016 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Criminology And Psychology
The University of Western Ontario
High School Diploma -
John Paul Secondary School
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