Sarah Graham, MSW, RSW
Oakville,,ON
Summary
Mental Health Clinician with over five years' experience providing frontline services, intake and referral management for individuals struggling with mental illness and concurrent disorders. Experienced facilitator with proven ability to independently develop and deliver CBT and DBT-based groups that align with stated mandate. Reputation for quickly establishing rapport with patients ensuring accurate, relevant and timely information is gathered. A motivated team collaborator who brings enthusiasm and passion for empowering patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Social Worker
Unity Health Toronto
06.2021 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, using a variety of modalities, in accordance with OCSWSSW codes of ethics and standards of practice.
- Provide education to team around capacity and substitute decision makers, guardianship, SDM ranking, Public Guardian and Trustee involvement as it pertains under the HCAA, MHA or SDA.
- Formulate intervention and treatment plan to accomplish patient's identified goals.
- Collaborate with interprofessional team to promote high standards of ethical clinical and integrative care.
- Educate patients on available community resources, connecting them with peer support, social assistance, or healthcare providers.
- Participate in team conferences, family meetings, interdisciplinary and educational rounds.
Service Coordinator
Halton Healthcare
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Facilitated standardized screening that considered level of care utilization system for psychiatric and addiction services, Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, service criteria and clinical judgment.
- Diligently matched clients to appropriate services and initiated referrals to partnering organizations, such as Trillium Health Partners and the Canadian Mental Health Association.
- Followed-up with clients to provide short-term counselling based on strengths-based, solution-focused modalities.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives to increase access to mental health services within Halton by 30%.
Social Worker Intern
Homewood Health Centre
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments and formulated treatment plans with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plans.
- Provided individual therapy utilizing various therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, CPT, narrative and solution-focused therapy.
- Demonstrated ability to provide group-based therapy informed by CBT and DBT.
- Lead family conference calls with clients and medical doctors.
- Presented clinical documentation, observations and advocacy to interdisciplinary team to generate improved client-centered care.
- Efficiently learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving productivity, resulting in improved client care.
Family Service Worker
Brant Family And Children's Services
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Facilitated child protection investigations; devised tentative treatment plans in such cases and took emergency action when necessary.
- Implemented safety-risk assessments during investigation in a conversational, non-judgmental manner using observation and open-ended questions.
- Collaboratively determined interventions based on assessment; executed interventions with empathy, active listening and boundary-setting.
- Utilized eclectic therapeutic modalities including solution-focused, strengths-based, motivational interviewing and crisis intervention to meet diverse client needs.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Wilfrid Laurier
Waterloo, ON2021
Bachelor of Physical And Health Education -
Queen's University
Kingston, ON2013
Memberships
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Ontario Association of Social Workers
Certification
- Level I: Foundations of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, 2024
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, 2024
- Motivational Interviewing, 2024
- Mental Health First Aid, 2023
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention, 2021
- Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders, 2021
- Mindfulness Self-Compassion, 2020
Additional Information
- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Worker, University of Toronto, Adjunct Lecturer (Status Only)
Timeline
Registered Social Worker
Unity Health Toronto
06.2021 - Current
Social Worker Intern
Homewood Health Centre
09.2020 - 04.2021
Family Service Worker
Brant Family And Children's Services
01.2020 - 05.2020
Service Coordinator
Halton Healthcare
08.2018 - 01.2022
Master of Social Work -
Wilfrid Laurier
Bachelor of Physical And Health Education -
Queen's University
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