Kathrynn Axton
Fort Saskatchewan
Summary
Goal-oriented Team Lead experienced in supervising, training and motivating small teams and individual team members. Skillful in redesigning processes for fidelity gains, program development, implementation and oversite. Certified as a Canadian Clinical Supervisor - Addiction Counsellor, Certified Canadian Addiction Counsellor, and Certified Indigenous Addiction Counsellor. Results-oriented professional committed to exceptional, responsive service in all interactions with clients and employees.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead -Therapeutic Living Unit
ROSC Solutions Group
06.2023 - Current
- Provide supervision and oversight to ensure the TLU day-to-day operations reflect all elements of the therapeutic community model
- Oversee admissions process which would include RSG pre-assessment
- Additionally reviewing all assessments with CSD staff
- Ensure the TLU milieu remains therapeutic, that the goal of every activity is designed to advance the personal growth of members and supports the collective health of the environment
- Support staff and members through streamlined communication, thoughtful program management, conflict resolution, and ensuring all concerns are mediated in a respectful and timely manner
- Monitor and actively address the culture of the TLU to prevent escalating crises and cumulative stress
- Ensure a staffing complement is in place for each day to achieve a safe, therapeutic setting and to see through quality outcomes of daily programming
- Attend to individual members specific needs, performing and supervising initial member assessment to determine members strengths, severity of dependence and readiness to change.
Certified Co-Facilitator Mental Health First Aid- First Nations
Saskatchewan Health Authority/Independent
11.2016 - Current
- Co-facilitate 20 hour Mental Health First Aid – First Nations program
- Instruct on multiple topics related to intergenerational trauma
- Instruct on multiple topics related to mental health and substance abuse
- Clear and concise explanation of challenging topics
- Brief solution based counseling when necessary.
- Supported participants with diverse needs, providing individualized guidance and resources for personal growth.
- Employed creative problem-solving techniques to address challenges that arose during sessions.
- Improved participant engagement by encouraging open communication and active listening during discussions.
Certified Addictions Counsellor – Diploma Senior
Saskatchewan Health Authority
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Provide intake and assessments to new and/or returning clients
- Assist in facilitating overnight Grief Camp
- Provide one-on-one counseling sessions to youth 11-18
- Provide one-on-one counseling sessions for adults aged 18+
- Work with youth who are justice involved, social service involved or have other complex needs
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Provide pre-treatment and post-treatment care as necessary.
- Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
- Increased patient engagement in group therapy sessions by fostering a safe and supportive environment for open communication.
Certified Addictions Counsellor - Diploma
Saskatchewan Health Authority
05.2016 - 09.2020
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, creating open dialogue about their experiences and challenges related to substance abuse.
- Increased patient engagement in group therapy sessions by fostering a safe and supportive environment for open communication.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' needs, identifying appropriate interventions and therapies for optimal results.
- Improved patient adherence to aftercare programs, providing consistent follow-up support and resources.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Aboriginal Housing First Data Manager
Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Provide culturally sensitive assessments for Indigenous shelter based clients
- Evaluate assessments and designate services accordingly
- Maintain accurate and confidential data systems such as Nightingale on Demand (EMR)
- Train new and returning staff as needed.
- Streamlined data management workflows for increased efficiency and reduced processing time.
- Developed information extraction and monitoring practices based on up-to-date InfoSec standards.
- Provided expert guidance on regulatory compliance matters related to data storage, usage, and disposal.
- Conducted thorough audits of existing databases, identifying areas for improvement and addressing discrepancies as needed.
Education
Diploma of Addictions Counselling and Community Service - Addiction Counselling And Community Service
Everest College
Ottawa, ON01.2011
Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Performance Improvement
- Psycho-Education Delivery
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training and Development
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Staff Supervision
- Clinical Leadership
- Records Management
Accomplishments
- Fostered high calibre training for upwards of 100 Correctional Services and clinical staff throughout the province of Alberta.
- Developed Cultural and Historical Contexts training.
- Provided mentorship and leadership to teams of up to 10 members of staff.
Professionaloverview
Through thirteen years of progressive experience within the human services profession I have developed key interests in program creation, implementation and oversite, fostering positive therapeutic working environments for staff and clients, and strategic implementation with a focus on program fidelity.
Publications
- Walking Our Talk: Modelling Behaviour as Addictions Counsellors, Native Hoop Magazine, Issue 45
- Stumbling Home: A Review of Aboriginal Housing First in the National Capital Region (Year 1), Native Hoop Magazine, Issue 38
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- CCS-AC, Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation - 2024
- CIAC Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation - 2018
- CCAC, Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation - 2016
Timeline
Team Lead -Therapeutic Living Unit
ROSC Solutions Group
06.2023 - Current
Certified Addictions Counsellor – Diploma Senior
Saskatchewan Health Authority
09.2020 - 06.2023
Certified Co-Facilitator Mental Health First Aid- First Nations
Saskatchewan Health Authority/Independent
11.2016 - Current
Certified Addictions Counsellor - Diploma
Saskatchewan Health Authority
05.2016 - 09.2020
Aboriginal Housing First Data Manager
Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health
04.2015 - 05.2016
Diploma of Addictions Counselling and Community Service - Addiction Counselling And Community Service
Everest College
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