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Melissa Trickey

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Master of Social Work Intern

Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association
01.2024 - Current
  • Performed centralized intake and assessment for individuals with eating disorders in Southwestern Ontario
  • Administered screening tools and recorded data for the purpose of coordinating services and treatment planning
  • Maintained a comprehensive understanding of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria of eating and feeding disorders
  • Educated in the best practices and evidence based interventions for eating disorders; CBT-E, CBT-T, DBT, and FBT
  • Engaged in consultation with a multidisciplinary professional team regarding clients in intake, outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment programs.
  • Skilled at written and verbal communication, electronic record keeping systems, administrative and personnel practices in accordance with the protection of personal health information and ethical guidelines
  • Assisted the provincial network for eating disorders Eating Disorder Ontario Prevention (EDO-P) trainings for healthcare professionals
  • Participated in the implementation of Ontario Health quality standards for eating disorders within the organization
  • Assisted in the redevelopment of the outpatient Body Image Group

Residential Support Worker- Safe Beds

Canadian Mental Health Association
09.2022 - Current
  • Cared for clients experiencing homelessness and a mental health and/or substance use crisis who were in contact with law enforcement
  • Managed high-stress crisis situation and was able to effectively deescalate conflicts and address client concerns
  • Engage clients in programming and short-term goal planning, provide supportive interventions, housing support, ID replacement, connections to primary care, and community mental health supports and resources
  • Implemented life skills programming through teaching and modeling activities of daily living necessary for a successful transition into permanent housing
  • Facilitated group activities that promoted social interaction, skill-building, and emotional wellness for residents
  • Ensured timely and accurate record keeping of pertinent client information

Social Work Intern-Adult Protective Service Worker

Family Services
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Provided services and support to adults with developmental disabilities living independently in the community
  • Carried out case management service; completed assessments, goal plan, provide resources and referrals, strengthen clients' coping capacities, liaison with community resources and organizations, and advocate for clients' needs
  • Developed effective documentation practices; kept accurate and concise record of client interactions to demonstrate effective utilization of agency protocols and communication channels

Social Work Intern- Community Partnership Programs

Family Services
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Community programming and engagement for low-income residents; developed and facilitated community programs and recreational activities
  • Developed a food security program for local residence
  • Performed case management services: engaged clients in support services, to provided short-term support, goal planning, and facilitate referrals and linkages to needed resources and services
  • Collaborated with community partners to promote community outreach and harm reduction strategies.

Education

Master of Social Work -

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON.
06.2024

Bachelor of Social Work Honours -

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON.
05.2023

Volunteer

Meeting Administrator, South West Detention Centre , Windsor, ON. 03/2023-Current

  • Facilitated support meetings for incarcerated individuals with substance use disorder

On Track Program Mentor, United Way , Windsor, ON. 10/2020- 202

  • Mentored to youth in low socio-economic areas preparing for post-secondary education; resume building, interview skills, post-secondary applications, financial assistance applications, and provided resources and support

Fundraiser, Brentwood Recovery Home , Windsor, ON, 2019- 2023

  • Collaborated to organize and fundraise a New Year's Eve Dance, Easter Craft & Bake sale, and Walkathon

Meeting Administrator, Brentwood Recovery Home , Windsor, ON, 08/2020-2022

  • Facilitated weekly meetings for individuals in treatment for substance use disorders in accordance with privacy and safety guidelines

Residential Duty Officer, Brentwood Recovery Home, Windsor, ON. 10/2018- 2020

  • Responsible for the safety and supervision of individuals in treatment for substance use disorders; supervise program and social activities, provide natural support, liaison between clients and staff, and document pertinent client information and interactions

Intake Facilitator, Brentwood Recovery Home , Windsor, ON. 10/2018-2019

  • Assisted in the intake and assessment process for individuals entering treatment for substance use disorders; provided a welcoming orientation to the program and assisted clients in completing paperwork

Professional Development

  • Naloxone Champion Trainer, Ontario Naloxone Program , Windsor, ON. 2023-Current
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Canadian Mental Health Association , Windsor, ON. 01/2023
  • Naloxone Certificate, Pozitive Pathways Community Services , Windsor, ON. 11/2022
  • Non-violence Crisis Intervention Training, Crisis Prevention Institute , Windsor, ON. 10/2022
  • Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment Certificate, Wayne State University , Windsor, ON. 9/2022
  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate, Mental Health Commission of Canada, Windsor, ON. 7/2022

Timeline

Master of Social Work Intern

Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association
01.2024 - Current

Social Work Intern-Adult Protective Service Worker

Family Services
01.2023 - 04.2023

Residential Support Worker- Safe Beds

Canadian Mental Health Association
09.2022 - Current

Social Work Intern- Community Partnership Programs

Family Services
09.2022 - 01.2023

Master of Social Work -

University of Windsor

Bachelor of Social Work Honours -

University of Windsor

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