Nema Atsu
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Mental Health Specialist with 10+ years of experience providing compassionate care and support to individuals facing mental health challenges. Seeking full-time remote position to utilize extensive knowledge and skills in promoting emotional well-being and fostering positive change. Proven track record of assessing client needs, developing personalized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based interventions. Committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental environment, dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AISH Generalist
Government of Alberta
2023.12 - Current
- Assessing and verifiing ongoing qualification for financial assistance.
- Ensuring compliance with policies and legislation while administering benefits.
- Ensuing ongoing monitoring and updating of client progress.
- Referral of clients to relevant community resources to enhance support and assistance.
PROGRAM/ BRANCH DIRECTOR
Canadian Mental Health Association, Moose Jaw Branch
2019.06 - 2021.01
- Responsible for providing effective leadership for the direct oversight of staff, programs and services offered by the CMHA branch
- Developing respectful community and funder relationships and providing professional advice to the board of directors on the implementation of strategic and operational plans were among core accountabilities of this position.
MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
Motivational, Power and Achievement(MPA) Society
2017.11 - 2018.04
- Assisted members of various mental health housing facilities with activities of daily living through monitoring and recording members needs and progress, and developing meaningful, realistic and measurable independent care plans
- Planning, implementing and evaluating social and recreational programs in the facility
- Administering medications and treatments in accordance with the Pharmacy policy and philosophy.
COMMUNITY FACILITATOR
Progressive Alternatives Society of Calgary (PASC)
2014.09 - 2017.10
- Community Facilitator for individuals living with intellectual disabilities and other comorbid mental health diagnosis
- Worked with clients to gain independence and valued social roles in their communities, through advocacy, mental health support, and skill development
- Assisted clients in obtaining and maintaining employment, while working with families, caregivers, and employers to provide consistency and improve life satisfaction.
PEER SUPPORT OUTREACH PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Schizophrenia Society - Calgary
2012.09 - 2014.09
- Provided supervision to 20+ Outreach Workers
- Facilitated team meetings, trained Outreach Workers
- Assisted in program red-design, in order to improve service delivery, and shorten waiting lists
- Other duties included fundraising, payroll and scheduling, annual and monthly reporting, as well as general day-to-day office duties.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY -
Mount Royal University
05.2017
DIPLOMA OF SOCIAL WORK -
Mount Royal University
05.2014
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Mental health evaluations
- Client Requirements Assessment
- Best Practices Implementation
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient evaluations
- Progress Monitoring
- Goal Setting Assistance
- Multicultural Competence
- Suicide Prevention
Certification
- ASIST
- SafeTalk
- Straight Talk
- Tattered Teddies
- Peer Support and Peer Support Supervision
- Mental Health First Aid
- Non-Violent Crisis intervention Training
- First Responders to Sexual Assault
- Expedition Coaching
- Provisional Registered Social Worker-Alberta College of Social Workers
Other Skills and Experience
- Formal and Non Formal Assessments
- Interventions
- Research/IBM SPSS
- Office Administration
- Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
- Supervisory Experience
- Naloxone Training
- Conflict Resolution
- Grant/ Proposal writing
- Problem Solving/Critical Thinking
- Valid Unrestricted Driver's License
- Payroll/Business Banking
- Word/Excel/Outlook/Powerpoint
Volunteer Experience
- World Weight Loss Inc., Edmonton, Alberta, MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST, 09/2022, Present
- Moose Jaw Multicultural Council, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 09/2019, Present
- The Calgary Distress Center, Calgary, Alberta, CRISIS LINE VOLUNTEER, 12/2013, 07/2014
- Mount Royal University, Calgary, Alberta, 'STEPPING UP' DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM, 09/2013, 07/2014
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
AISH Generalist
Government of Alberta
2023.12 - Current
PROGRAM/ BRANCH DIRECTOR
Canadian Mental Health Association, Moose Jaw Branch
2019.06 - 2021.01
MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
Motivational, Power and Achievement(MPA) Society
2017.11 - 2018.04
COMMUNITY FACILITATOR
Progressive Alternatives Society of Calgary (PASC)
2014.09 - 2017.10
PEER SUPPORT OUTREACH PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Schizophrenia Society - Calgary
2012.09 - 2014.09
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY -
Mount Royal University
DIPLOMA OF SOCIAL WORK -
Mount Royal University
- ASIST
- SafeTalk
- Straight Talk
- Tattered Teddies
- Peer Support and Peer Support Supervision
- Mental Health First Aid
- Non-Violent Crisis intervention Training
- First Responders to Sexual Assault
- Expedition Coaching
- Provisional Registered Social Worker-Alberta College of Social Workers
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