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LEANN PUTMAN

Hamilton

Summary

Passionate and highly skilled mental health professional. These past several years, I have been developing my skills working with youth in treatment and private settings. I have directly supported youth with behavioural, emotional, and, social challenges. Knowledgable in alternative classroom settings, 1:1 support, foster homes, and structured programming. Highly adaptable and skilled at meeting youth where they need me. I have experience in crisis management and working with high-risk youth. I make connections with each youth I meet, and I can shift programming, and supports I provide on demand based on their needs. My multidisciplinary training in psychology, sociology and mental health and disability management gives me the toolset to provide well rounded care. I desire to join a team that can help me grow and where my skills are valued.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioural Support Staff

BONDS Autism Centre
06.2024 - Current
  • Working in a summer camp environment tailored towards youth on the spectrum
  • Utilizing foundations of ABA principles to communicate effectively with youth
  • Creating and implementing daily programing ranging from arts, crafts, sports, games and social outings
  • Promoting positive social interactions
  • Experience with behavioural and aggressive youth.

Children’s Support Team Member

Now What? Support Services
02.2024 - Current
  • Experience in a private clinical setting
  • Experience working with youth in both 1:1 settings and small groups
  • Implementing therapeutics and skill-building, learning, arts, and play! Specialization in working with neurodivergent youth, including ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Social challenges, Mood challenges and executive functioning
  • Working on an interdisciplinary team to implement fun and helpful programming
  • Shadowing and learning from professionals in the mental health, social work, and childcare field.

Child and Youth Worker

White Rabbit Treatment Homes
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • Responsible for creating individual crisis management plans and safety plans
  • Skillset that allows me to work with youth(s) in crisis
  • Responsible for the administration and management of psychotropics
  • Responsible for the filing of incident reports, serious occurrence reports and MPR reporting
  • Responsible for creating therapeutic milieu and programming for youth
  • Knowledgeable in consulting community based mental health resources and social services
  • Knowledge of various social barriers, social issues, and the understanding vulnerable and at-risk populations
  • Experience with creating BIPOC and LGBTQ+ welcoming environment.

Student Placement Supervisor

White Rabbit Treatment Homes
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • Responsible for supervising, training, and evaluating Mohawk College students with our agency
  • Responsible for teaching correct practices, theories, and programming that aligns with White Rabbit and the CYFSA act
  • Management of placement within the agency to provide the best possible hands-on experience
  • Acted as a liaison between Mohawk College and White Rabbit regarding student’s placement progress, strengths, weaknesses, and goals.

Internship - Assistant

Journey With Me Therapy
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Administrative experience with a practicing psychotherapist
  • Served as contact person and source of information to maintain good communication with clients.

Education

Ontario Post-Grad Certificate - Mental Health and Disability Management

Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON
04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Psychology and Sociology

Brock University
St. Catharines, ON
06.2021

Skills

  • Client advocacy
  • Client centered treatment and multileveled care
  • Knowledge of mental health, emotional evaluation, risk assessment and solution focused problem solving
  • Comprehensive understanding of institutional and social barriers
  • Experience in formulating individual safety plans, crisis management, environmental safety and risk reduction
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Community Resources
  • Professional boundaries

Certification

  • ASSIST Suicide Prevention| Living Works
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention | White Rabbit
  • First Aid Level C | Canadian Red Cross
  • Transition to Adulthood Training (FASD) Virtual | Children's Aid Society of Hamilton
  • Anti-Human Sex Trafficking Training Virtual | YMCA Canada
  • SafeTalk Suicide Prevention Training | Living Works
  • Vulnerable Sector Check | Hamilton Police Services
  • Workplace Harassment and Violence Certification | Mohawk College
  • WHMIS and Fire Safety Certification | Mohawk College
  • Multi-sensory Lab/Room Training | Mohawk College
  • Solution Focused Coaching | Mohawk College
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention | Crisis Prevention Institute
  • Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia | Mohawk College

References

  • Sarah Matacic, Senior Case Manager, White Rabbit and HWDSB, 289-684-2406
  • Aikisha Beckwith, Foster Parent and Registered Psychotherapist, journeywithmetherapy@gmail.com
  • Calista Pedersen, Foster Parent and CYW, White Rabbit, calistapedersen@hotmail.com
  • Shayla Stewart, CYC Staff, YMCA Hamilton, 905-906-0208
  • Anne-Marie DePape, PhD, Coordinator/Professor, MHDM, anne.marie.depape@mohawkcollege.ca

Timeline

Behavioural Support Staff

BONDS Autism Centre
06.2024 - Current

Children’s Support Team Member

Now What? Support Services
02.2024 - Current

Internship - Assistant

Journey With Me Therapy
01.2023 - 06.2023

Child and Youth Worker

White Rabbit Treatment Homes
08.2022 - 02.2024

Student Placement Supervisor

White Rabbit Treatment Homes
02.2022 - 02.2024

Ontario Post-Grad Certificate - Mental Health and Disability Management

Mohawk College

Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Psychology and Sociology

Brock University

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