Violet Shimaka
Summary
Successful at providing both personalized and group psychotherapy and social support in [Type] settings. Specializing in working with diverse populations to locate necessary resources. Obtains authorizations, presents cases and coordinates intervention strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
North York General Hospital
09.2019 - Current
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as [Disorder], [Disorder] and [Disorder].
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
Mental Health CaseManager
Toronto North Support Services
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
Counselor
Rexdale Women's Centre
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
North Central University
05.2004
Skills
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Treatment Planning
- Obtaining Authorizations
- Clinical Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Clinical Assessments
- Community Resources
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Motivational Interviewing
- Treatment Plans
- Service Coordination
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Case Management
- Psychotherapy Experience
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Behavioral Assessment
- Facilitating Groups
- Client Advocacy
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Languages
Swahili
Full Professional
Certification
- Registered Social Worker
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
North York General Hospital
09.2019 - Current
Mental Health CaseManager
Toronto North Support Services
09.2018 - 04.2019
Counselor
Rexdale Women's Centre
01.2018 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Social Work
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
North Central University
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