Nikola Allen, BSW RSW
Social Worker
10 Carrisbrooke Place,Paradise, NL
Summary
Exceptionally organized and dependable social worker, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and commitment to the social work code of ethics. Offering 3 years experience in the area of case management with seniors and individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities. Further experience in the area of crisis intervention with at risk populations, suicide risk assessment, short term/immediate DBT counseling and discharge planning in an ER setting. Noted by colleagues for empathetic nature and unique problem solving abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shelter Case Manager
The Gathering Place
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals
- Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing, reduce barriers to service and empower clients
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources necessary for quality of life
- Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative effect on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing during their time in shelter
- Liaised with community partner agencies in order to facilitate referrals for service on behalf of shelter guests
- Provided immediate counseling services for guests presenting to shelter, in crisis
Mental Health Crisis Response Therapist
Health PEI
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Facilitated immediate family therapy sessions between children, caregivers and siblings to remediate conflict in crisis situations and to further promote continued healthy relationships
- Completed Suicide Risk Assessments with patients presenting to Emergency Department
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team and physicians of Emergency Department
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources
- Assisted with coordinating direct admission of patients to the in-patient mental health unit at the Prince County Hospital
- Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as alcohol/substance use disorder, cluster B trait disorders, and suicidal ideation
- Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues
- Working knowledge of the DSM-5
Social Worker 1, Community Supports Program
Eastern Health
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Maintained/Case Managed Caseload of ~100 Individuals
- Experience conducting Long Term Needs Assessment for Long Term Care and The Community Supports Program and RAI-Home Care Assessment with Clients for the provision of Home Care Services and Personal Care Home/Long-Term Care Placements
- Skilled at maintaining up to date documentation and experience with utilizing CRMS
- Experience conducing/facilitating adult protection investigations
- Experience conducting residential monitoring as required to facilitate Alternate Family Care Program
- Facilitated Client referrals to various professionals/services within community and surrounding areas
- Knowledgeable regarding Special Assistance Program and Medical Equipment Program and completing orders on behalf of Clients
- Skilled at working independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team as required to facilitate Client case management
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders IV
- Working knowledge of the Health and Community Services Act and Adult Protection Act of Newfoundland and Labrador, as they pertain to workplace duties
Education
Bachelor of Social Work, BSW - Social Work
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL04-2018
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Skills for Building Rapport with Clients
- Exceptional Professionalism
- Bilingual (French and English)
- Self-Motivated
- Superior Writing Skills
- Skilled at Creating and Upholding Appropriate Boundaries in Workplace
- Punctual
- Skilled at Calmly Working Through High-Stress Situations
Certification
- Opioid Poisoning Response (Naloxone) Training from St. John Ambulance
- 6 Week DBT Skills Course Certification
- Code White Response Training from Health PEI
- Crisis Response Intervention Training from Health PEI
- Suicide Risk Assessment Training from Health PEI
- Resident Assessment Instrument - Home Care (RAI-HC) Training from Eastern Health/APA Training
- Mental Health First Aid Certification from St. John Ambulance
- Understanding the Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on Children and Youth: Implication for Relationship-Based Intervention - Training
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training from the Crisis Prevention Institute
- Standard First Aid Certification from St. John Ambulance
References
Jennifer McGinn, The Gathering Place, Manager of Clinical and Community Services, Case Management
Telephone: (709) 753-3234 ext 320
Email: JenniferMcGinn@gatheringstjohns.ca
Marla Simmons, Health PEI, Nurse Manager of Emergency Dept and Mental Health Crisis Response Team, Prince County Hospital
Telephone: (902) 438-4617
Email: mjsimmons@ihis.org
Kim Coveyduck, Eastern Health, Community Supports Program, Rural-Avalon 1, Program Manager, Home and Community Care
Telephone: (709) 229-1553
Email: Kim.Coveyduck@easternhealth.ca
Timeline
Shelter Case Manager
The Gathering Place
07.2023 - Current
Mental Health Crisis Response Therapist
Health PEI
06.2022 - 10.2022
Social Worker 1, Community Supports Program
Eastern Health
05.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Social Work, BSW - Social Work
Memorial University of Newfoundland
- Opioid Poisoning Response (Naloxone) Training from St. John Ambulance
- 6 Week DBT Skills Course Certification
- Code White Response Training from Health PEI
- Crisis Response Intervention Training from Health PEI
- Suicide Risk Assessment Training from Health PEI
- Resident Assessment Instrument - Home Care (RAI-HC) Training from Eastern Health/APA Training
- Mental Health First Aid Certification from St. John Ambulance
- Understanding the Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on Children and Youth: Implication for Relationship-Based Intervention - Training
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training from the Crisis Prevention Institute
- Standard First Aid Certification from St. John Ambulance
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