Field Placement Student
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Managed a caseload of three clients with diverse needs, providing support in various domains including recreational, housing, mental health, and financial domains.Built strong and trustworthy client-worker relationships by attending medical and probation appointments with clients and by engaging in active listening, remaining supportive, and utilizing strength-based and motivational interviewing techniques. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors… Show more Managed a caseload of three clients with diverse needs, providing support in various domains including recreational, housing, mental health, and financial domains.Built strong and trustworthy client-worker relationships by attending medical and probation appointments with clients and by engaging in active listening, remaining supportive, and utilizing strength-based and motivational interviewing techniques. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and allied health professions to optimize clients' support networks. Successfully completed Strengths Model Training, Case Management Training, Mental and Physical Safety Training, and Naloxone Training workshops. Developed a greater understanding of the intersection between the Canadian criminal justice system and the Canadian mental health system. Show less