Roger Walker
Summary
Compassionate Crisis Worker with 15 years of employment assisting clients in fast-paced settings. Proven to develop relationships and support individuals in de-escalation and coping skills. Knowledgeable in suicide risk assessment and response. Positive Crisis Worker with extensive experience in managing mental health and drug-related crises. Skilled in setting short-term goals for clients and providing supportive counseling. Offering a deep understanding of clinical assessments and suicide risk.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Worker 1
Prairie Mountain Health
12.2008 - Current
- Supported clients in developing coping skills.
- Documented all client interactions and interventions.
- Conducted follow-ups with clients to determine need for extended assistance.
- Performed verbal de-escalation to resolve crises.
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
G.E.D.- Home Study
Portage La Prairie, MBSkills
- Milieu Treatment
- Individual Therapy
- Mental Health Evaluations
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
Alcoholics anonymous member-40 years
Narcotics Anonymous member=39 years
Retired juvenile counsellor -corrections Manitoba-20 years service
reading and community service volunteer
Political essays, science fiction, crime novels and horror novels. Assist in my community with people trying to recover from drug/ alcohol or gambling addictions
Additional Information
What I do is passion oriented.
Timeline
Crisis Worker 1
Prairie Mountain Health
12.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
G.E.D.- Home Study
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