Tasha Morrissette
Regina
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in SGEU Union matters and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Addictions Counselor
Secure Youth Detox- Regina General Hospital
03.2018 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support recovery from substance abuse.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and progress evaluations.
- Guided clients through coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for individuals struggling with addiction.
Youth Facility Worker
Paul Dojack Youth Centre
06.1998 - Current
* Develop and execute comprehensive case plans geared towards the individual clients needs.
* Lead, mentor and manage a team, fostering a collaborative and results driven work environment.
* Individidual/group counselling
* Mentor and assess new employees as well as facilitate training for new employees
*Advocate for employees through being a shop steward, participate in the interview process as a union representative ensuring fair practices.
* Ensuring the safety and security of both the youth and staff.
*Cultural awareness practices
Addiction Counselor/Manager of Operations
Alliance Mental Health & Addictions Treatment
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients to address specific addiction challenges.
- Facilitated individual therapy sessions, promoting recovery strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and establish appropriate intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and address co-occurring mental health issues.
- Created policies and procedures, admission packages, interviewed and hired employees.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Psychology And Sociology
Minot State University
Minot,ND06-1997
Skills
- Self-awareness
- Relapse prevention
- Client advocacy
- Assessment skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- Intervention planning
- Behavior modification
- Co-occurring disorders
- Individual counseling
- Empathy development
- Continuing education
- Boundary setting
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Substance abuse
- Treatment Planning
- Documentation proficiency
- Referral coordination
- Crisis intervention
- Group facilitation
- Law enforcement collaboration
- Substance abuse education
- Client assessment
- Aftercare follow up
- Service referral coordination
- Trauma-informed care
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical interventions
- Clinical assessment
- Team building
- Community resources
- Task prioritization
- Mental health counseling
- Self motivation
- Behavior management
- Providing community referrals
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal communication
- Life skills training
- Individual therapy
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
- Adaptability
- Written communication
- Crisis management
- Records review
- Proficiency in DSM-5
- Client counseling
- Professional demeanor
- Emotional intelligence
- Cultural Competency
- Case management
- Clinical supervision
- Mental health disorders
- Community outreach
- Progress reporting
- Adolescent counseling
- Crisis response
- Alcohol and drug counselor
Accomplishments
* Premiers Award of Excellence in Public Service
* Guest Speaker at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Conference and volunteer for JDRF
* Certified to administer and decipher the SASSI drug and alcohol Assessment tool
* Sentence Calc Level 1
* Suicide Intervention Training -ASSIST
*Cultural Sensitivity Training
*Team Leader overseeing case management of several employees
*Trained to administer the Courage To Change Program
* SGEU Union shop steward
*SGEU Panel Rep
*Group facilitation of varying topics including mental health, addictions and centre specific topics for new employees
Timeline
Addiction Counselor/Manager of Operations
Alliance Mental Health & Addictions Treatment
08.2023 - 08.2024
Addictions Counselor
Secure Youth Detox- Regina General Hospital
03.2018 - Current
Youth Facility Worker
Paul Dojack Youth Centre
06.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Psychology And Sociology
Minot State University
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