Experienced with therapeutic techniques and client-focused care. Utilizes active listening and empathy to create supportive environment. Knowledge of crisis intervention and individualized treatment planning, ensuring effective support for diverse client needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Support Counsellor
Aventa: Centre of Excellence for Women with Addictions
01.2025 - Current
Facilitate psychoeducation groups on life and recovery skills.
Deliver trauma informed crisis intervention, therapeutic guidance and referral services at an individual and group level.
Assist clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
Provide crisis intervention support to ensure immediate safety and stabilization of clients.
Collaborated with team members to create comprehensive care strategies for client's recovery journeys.
Maintain accurate documentation of client progress and treatment outcomes in compliance with regulations.
Assistant General Manager
Original Joe’s Restaurant & Bar
01.2021 - 01.2025
Lead front of house team, recruitment, employee schedules, monitoring labour and sales targets, training, invoices, product orders, overseeing overall restaurant day to day operations and guest satisfaction
Education
Diploma - Applied Psychology & Counselling
Kelowna College of Professional Counselling
10-2024
Bachelor of Sociology - Criminology, Indigenous Studies
University of Manitoba
01.2020
Skills
Trauma informed
Group Facilitation
Management
Self-care strategies
Crisis intervention techniques
Psycho-education
Suicide prevention
Behaviour monitoring
Client records management
Treatment planning
Customer service
Certification
CCPCP Candidate registration in process (expected November 2025)
Brain Story
ASIST
Mental Health First Aid
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
First Aid & CPR
Naloxone Training
Indigenous Awareness Training
Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License
AGLC Pro-Serve
Canadian Food Safety
Timeline
Recovery Support Counsellor
Aventa: Centre of Excellence for Women with Addictions
01.2025 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Original Joe’s Restaurant & Bar
01.2021 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Sociology - Criminology, Indigenous Studies