Khrista Brewster

• Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress, and connecting them with necessary resources in various settings including counselling office, RCMP detachment, Emergency Room, and Acute Care Unit.
• Strong knowledge and use of Provincial Suicide Risk Assessment and Suicide Risk Re-Assessment, including interventions and safety planning with clients and their family.
• Aided general practitioners and medical specialists with handling complex cases by consulting on treatment methods and intervention practices.
• Strong knowledge and collaboration with community-wide agencies through La Ronge Mobilization Unit (HUB). HUB representative from April 2023 - present.
• Assessed clients' mental health and substance treatment needs, developed treatment plans, and monitored progress.
• Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement.
• Administered, scored and interpreted addiction assessments to create client-specific goals.
• Conducted referrals including to assist adolescents, adults, and their children in attending outpatient day program and inpatient treatment.
• Completed referrals to child, youth, and adult psychiatry utilizing the Mental Status Exam (MSE) and holistic client/family history.
• Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
• Referred clients to other specialists, agencies, or support services as necessary.
• Implemented time management strategies to ensure full caseloads were effectively managed, maintaining high-quality care for all clients.

Practicum experience

• 240 hours - Metis Addiction Counsel of Saskatchewan Inc. (MACSI) Stabilization Unit and Inpatient Unit – Prince Albert
• 160 hours - La Ronge Mental Health & Addiction Services – Saskatchewan Health Authority
• 160 hours - Prevention & Recovery – Lac La Ronge Indian Band
• 160 hours - Outreach and Shelter Attendant - Piwapan Women's Center