Marrielle Atuahene
Etobicoke,Canada
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Professional- Team Lead
Aptus Mental Health Treatment Centre
04.2016 - Current
- Delivered specialized crisis intervention services to a diverse adult population diagnosed with dual diagnoses. These included psychosis, schizophrenia, mood and personality disorders.
- Designed and implemented individualized support plans rooted in Person-Centered principles, aligning care strategies with each client’s personal goals and preferences.
- Ensured precise and safe administration of over 60 medications, adhering to established guidelines and best practices.
- Promoted client safety and long-term wellbeing by integrating therapeutic interventions that include unconditional positive regard and empathy to develop a safe therapeutic relationship
- Utilized evidence-based strategies to ensure immediate safety while promoting long-term wellbeing.
- Advocated on behalf of individuals supported for mental health community supports based on their specific needs, abilities and preferences
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Youth Leader- Part Time
Toronto Community Housing Corporation
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Organized and led a BIPOC female group for young teens in the Rexdale community called HERstory
- Delivered sex education, physical health and mental well being information, along with informal counselling to 21, young impressionable women in community
- Led weekly discussions and group meetings and advocated for the wants and needs of the females in the BIPOC community of Rexdale
- Acted as a mentor to the youth, while providing assistance and support with personal challenges
Community Youth and Health Mentor-Part Time
Toronto Community Housing Corporation
11.2007 - 01.2012
- Connected with at risk youth in the Rexdale community in establishing community programs and initiatives to keep them off the streets
- Coordinated grant, funding and scholarship proposal sessions for over 300 disadvantaged youth to encourage university and college application
- Assisted clients in setting attainable health goals and developing tailored action plans to achieve them.
- Established and nurtured therapeutic relationships with community residents
- Developed strong working relationships with local healthcare providers to improve referral processes for clients in need of additional services.
Education
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology -
Yorkville University
New Brunswick08-2026
Bachelor of Health Studies Honours -
York University
Toronto, ON04.2014
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Crisis Intervention
- Effective Communication
- Empathetic
- Program Development
- Community Advocacy
- Team Management
- Organization
Certification
- ASIST Suicide Intervention - Upcoming
- Crisis Prevention Intervention -2024
- First Aid & CPR Level C Certified - 2024
- Applied Behaviour Analysis Level -1 -2019
- Medication Administration Trained - 2016
Student Placement
St Joseph's Health Centre - 2012-2013
Timeline
Support Professional- Team Lead
Aptus Mental Health Treatment Centre
04.2016 - Current
Youth Leader- Part Time
Toronto Community Housing Corporation
09.2011 - 06.2015
Community Youth and Health Mentor-Part Time
Toronto Community Housing Corporation
11.2007 - 01.2012
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology -
Yorkville University
Bachelor of Health Studies Honours -
York University
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