Sarah Greer Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Aftercare/Continuation of Care Program•Providing individual continuation of care counselling sessions for graduates of the Trafalgar West Inpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient Programs•Facilitate virtual aftercare groups •Deliver Individual supportive counselling sessions and reinforce the development and implementation of healthy coping skills for clients participating in the Virtual Addiction Recovery Program

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Counselling & Skills Training: Specializing in Substance Abuse/Addiction, Mental Health & Trauma RecoveryYouth (ages 12-17) & Adult Services -•Creating a safe, supportive environment to explore the changes clients want to make, identify the steps they can take in the direction of their goals, connect to their inner strengths, values and resources, identify needs and concerns and create strategies for change. •Supporting client in identifying negative thought forms and self-talk and encourage them to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships. •Providing structure and accountability and assist clients in transforming abstract goals into actionable steps.•Co-creating personalized action plans for success, analyzing client performance, identifying and discussing barriers to success and exploring strategies to optimize achievement. •Guiding clients in the development of skills and strategies for addressing their issues and overcoming obstacles. •Encouraging the adaptation of habits that are conducive to a healthy, balance, higher quality of life. •Providing inspiration, motivation, constructive feedback and practical guidance.•Empowering clients and supporting them in taking responsibility for their lives by following through with their set goals leading to positive life-altering changes.•Maintaining accurate, thorough, up-to-date records of client contact, growth, progress, feedback, and achievement, ensuring the confidentiality of all records.Psychedelic Coaching: providing consultation, education, preparation and long-term integration support within a trauma-informed, harm-reduction framework.

Metro Addiction Assessment Referral Service •Cooperatively managed first point of contact intake sessions for individuals seeking substance abuse/concurrent disorder treatment at CAMH or within the community.•Administered biopsychosocial assessments and referrals to internal services and/or community agencies across Ontario.•Conducted single-session counselling sessions.•Provided short-term client-centred case management and advocacy.•Liaised and collaborated with team and community partners and participated in community development work.• MAARS Ambassador for the Mood and Anxiety Urgent Care Service: o Streamlined short-term care for individuals who arrived in the CAMH ER with substance-related concerns requiring urgent attention, in order to prevent escalation, hospital admission and/or further ER use.o Initiated immediate consultation and collaboration with the Mood and Anxiety team as required. o Expedited the delivery of comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, warm transfers and referrals to internal and external services.Toronto Drug Treatment Court Program• Represented the TDTC Program by performing the role of Court Liaison at Old City Hall. • Provided advocacy and extensive case management.• Facilitated group and individual counselling and interactive psychoeducational sessions.• Liaised and collaborated with community partners/agencies. Assessment and Brief Treatment Services• Administered comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and referrals to CAMH programs.• Operated an eight-week holistic out-patient concurrent disorder group program.• Instructed various psychoeducational sessions.Concurrent Addiction Inpatient Treatment Service (Women's and Integrated)• Provided individual and group counselling sessions and case management. • Facilitated a variety of psychoeducational sessions.• Partnered with colleagues, primary care practitioners and community agencies to assemble inpatient groups

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Instructed lectures on substance abuse, mental health and concurrent disorders within the Social Service Worker Program. • Graded student papers, tests and exams.• Collaborated with the Social Service Worker Team in the revision of course material and content.• Assisted in the development of testing material.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Spearheaded the creation and operation of a holistic outpatient treatment program comprised of interactive psychoeducational sessions and therapeutic support groups for individuals with substance abuse concerns and/or concurrent disorders.• Co-created and co-facilitated interactive substance use/abuse and concurrent disorders workshops for youth within elementary schools in Toronto.• Delivered comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse/concurrent disorders.• Liaised with community agencies and institutions to ensure efficient and effective treatment planning.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Operated therapeutic individual and group counselling sessions.• Executed individual case management.• Oversaw admissions, assessments and referrals.• Monitored and evaluated the withdrawal process.• Administered first aid as required.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology

Addiction Counselling Post-Graduate Certificate

Certified Psychedelic Coach