Karrie Walker
Social Worker
Sioux Lookout,ON
Summary
I am a recent graduate of the Indigenous Social Work Program offered on-line through Laurentian University. I have a background in Child and Youth Work, and have been working in the mental health field since 1998. As outlined in my resume, I have experience working with youth/adults in a variety of different Mental Health positions
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Counselor
Meno Ya Win Health Centre
Sioux Lookout, ON
07.2020 - Current
Supporting people who are in crisis to return to non-crisis state
Work with people who are experiencing grief/loss, addictions and other mental health issues
Working within a multi-disciplinary team
Complete required paper work, risk assessment, safety plan and case notes.
Intake and Investigation Worker
Tikinagan Child and Family Services
Sioux Lookout, ON
09.2017 - 04.2018
Complete child welfare investigations within communities that are in the assigned are ( Fort Severn, Big Trout Lake, Wapekeka, Sachigo, Bearskin lake and Muskrat Dam)
Duties include speaking with individuals involved in the investigation to collect collateral information ( police, nursing stations and Chief and council)
Complete required documentation
Recovery Care Coordinator
CMHA- First Place Clinic and Regional Resource Centre
Thunder Bay, On
08.2012 - 09.2017
Work with individuals that are experiencing their first episode of Psychosis
Responsibilities include case management, development of groups, accommodations for individuals returning to school or work, processing intakes and documentation
Work within a multidisciplinary team
Education
Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work - Social Work
Laurentian University
Greater Sudbury, ON 09.2018 - 05.2022
Diploma - Child And Youth Worker
Cambrian College
Greater Sudbury, ON 09.1995 - 05.1998
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, level 2(Trauma)
Timeline
Counselor
Meno Ya Win Health Centre
07.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work - Social Work
Laurentian University
09.2018 - 05.2022
Intake and Investigation Worker
Tikinagan Child and Family Services
09.2017 - 04.2018
Recovery Care Coordinator
CMHA- First Place Clinic and Regional Resource Centre
08.2012 - 09.2017
Diploma - Child And Youth Worker
Cambrian College
09.1995 - 05.1998