Shauna Gallagher-Todd
Regina
Summary
Experienced with therapeutic techniques and client assessment in mental health counseling. Utilizes evidence-based practices to create effective treatment plans, ensuring client progress and well-being. Knowledge of crisis intervention and empathetic communication, fostering supportive environment for clients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counsellor
Open Skies Therapy
02.2021 - Current
- Children, adolescent, and adult counselling for anxiety, depression, anger management, behavioral problems (children and adolescent), stress management, parenting, maternal depression/anxiety and sleep hygiene.
- Therapies used include
- Bereavement group facilitation.
Senior Social Worker
SASKATCHEWAN HEALTH AUTHORITY
02.2021 - Current
- Mentor staff, students, interventionists and service providers.
- Counselling/application of various counselling methods including Cognitive behavioral Therapy and Dialectical behavioral Therapy.
Access Assessor Coordinator
SASKATCHEWAN HEALTH AUTHORITY
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Initial assessments to determine client care for adults with varying health needs.
- Referrals to appropriate services based on assessment.
- Collaboration with other professionals to ensure best care for clients.
Clinical Social Worker
SASKATCHEWAN HEALTH AUTHORITY
09.2013 - 08.2020
- Acting senior staff from Nov. 2018- July 2019
- Worked collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team.
- Developed and ran social skills, therapy, and recreational groups for youth and parents.
- Counselling children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism for various metal health concerns.
- Collaboration with parents and schools on behavior management strategies.
- Managed a large caseload of clients with very diverse needs varying in age from preschool to young adults.
Community Youth Worker
GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN
05.2012 - 09.2013
- Working with at risk youth in which mental health is a concern.
- Risk assessment, management and reduction for youth within the justice system.
- Assist youth with completing court orders by ensuring they are connected with appropriate resources and have adequate supports in order to meet their individual needs.
Child Protection Worker
GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN
03.2012 - 05.2012
- Application of family-centered case management in all case planning and maintenance.
- Experience organizing and maintaining a case load.
- Ability to network with and connect clients to appropriate resources.
Assisted Living Worker
LIFESTYLE EQUITY SOCIETY
09.2011 - 03.2012
- Assisting individuals with daily routine.
- Participating in community events and extracurricular activities that promote wellness of individuals that require assisted living.
ESL Teacher
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SCHOOL
03.2008 - 11.2010
- Developed, prepared and delivered educational material for students and teachers.
- Overcame language and cultural barriers.
- Adapted quickly in an unfamiliar and foreign environment.
Service Provider
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
09.2007 - 12.2008
- Provided one on one services to at-risk youth with mental health issues while developing a positive working relationship.
- Effectively communicated and intervened with youth during crisis situations.
Student Relief Worker
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
05.2007 - 09.2007
- Supervised family visits, transported youth, completed fee-for services evaluations, visited foster homes and accompanied youth to Court.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers, families, foster parents, youth, and other agencies to ensure the needs of clients were being met.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
01.2016
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF REGINA
01.2007
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Regina
Regina, SK06-2026
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient Computer Skills
- Cultural Competence
- Group Facilitation
- Effective team leadership
- Analytical problem solving
- Assessment, Interviewing, Counseling Methods
- Client case management
Certification
- UNB Autism Intervention Training (2016)
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training (2014)
- Community Safety Plan Training (2013)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Training (2013)
- LSI-SK Risk Assessment Training (2012)
- Core Correctional Practice Training (2012)
- First Aid and CPR C with AED (2011)
Practicum Experience
- RANCH EHRLO SOCIETY (Sept. 2007-Dec. 2007)
- Social Work Practicum II
- Contributed to a Comprehensive Psycho social Assessment.
- Prepared a Quarterly report.
- Afforded the opportunity to work closely with youth with various mental health needs in both a clinical and residential capacity.
- UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CENTRE (Sept. 2006-Dec. 2006)
- Social Work Practicum I
- Organized and facilitated a student-parent support group.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge on various issues that continue to challenge and oppress women within the social and political structure of society.
Timeline
Mental Health Counsellor
Open Skies Therapy
02.2021 - Current
Senior Social Worker
SASKATCHEWAN HEALTH AUTHORITY
02.2021 - Current
Access Assessor Coordinator
SASKATCHEWAN HEALTH AUTHORITY
08.2020 - 02.2021
Clinical Social Worker
SASKATCHEWAN HEALTH AUTHORITY
09.2013 - 08.2020
Community Youth Worker
GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN
05.2012 - 09.2013
Child Protection Worker
GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN
03.2012 - 05.2012
Assisted Living Worker
LIFESTYLE EQUITY SOCIETY
09.2011 - 03.2012
ESL Teacher
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SCHOOL
03.2008 - 11.2010
Service Provider
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
09.2007 - 12.2008
Student Relief Worker
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
05.2007 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF REGINA
UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Regina
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