Contracted Mental Health Therapist - Athabasca Denesuline Education Authority - Fond Du Lac, SK
(2023-11)
- Conducted assessments to determine appropriate treatment plans, resulting in tailored interventions and improved client progress.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and improve treatment outcomes.
- Developed and facilitated therapeutic workshops on mental wellness, boosting client resilience and coping skills.
Approved Mental Health Therapist - FNIHB
(2017-01)
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, including emergency assessments, short-term counseling, referral to appropriate services or hospitalization if needed.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and improve treatment outcomes.
- Developed and facilitated therapeutic workshops on stress management, boosting client resilience and coping skills.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy
Sessional Instructor - First Nations University of Canada - Saskatoon, Sask.
(2025-09 - 2025-12)
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Executive Director - Athabasca Denesuline Child & Family Services Inc. - Black Lake, SK
(2023-05 - 2023-11)
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, partners, and community leaders.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
- Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on market analysis.
- Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Health Director - Nunee Health Board Society - Fort Chipewyan, AB
(2022-08 - 2023-01)
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Supervised and provided oversight for the overall health department Program.
- Monitored budget allocations for health services.
- Reviewed, and as needed, developed and implemented health policies, procedures and standards.
- Identified areas of risk associated with clinical practice patterns and proposed corrective action plans.
- Evaluated programs for effectiveness and made recommendations for improvement.
Contracted Mental Health Therapist - Athabasca Denesuline Education Authority - Black Lake, SK
(2021-08 - 2022-06)
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, including emergency assessments, short-term counseling, referral to appropriate services.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups in order to increase awareness of mental health issues.
- Organized workshops focused on raising public awareness of various mental illnesses.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Health Director - Red Pheasant Cree Nation - Red Pheasant Cree Nation, SK
(2019-08 - 2021-04)
- Advised senior management on policy decisions related to healthcare delivery systems.
- Assisted in developing grant proposals for funding various healthcare projects.
- Monitored budget allocations for health services.
- Evaluated programs for effectiveness and made recommendations for improvement.
- Established guidelines for infection control protocols within the facility environment.
- Conducted outreach activities to increase awareness of health services in the community.
Health Transition Consultant - Red Pheasant Cree Nation - Red Pheasant Cree Nation, SK
(2019-06 - 2019-08)
- Participated in conferences and meetings related to transitions, identified potential challenges in the transition process and devised solutions accordingly.
- Served as a liaison between clients and internal teams throughout the transition process.
- Monitored progress of transition plans and provided feedback as needed to Leadership and ISC.
- Provided individualized support and guidance to facilitate successful transition.
Health Transition Consultant - Sweetgrass First Nation - Sweetgrass First Nation, SK
(2019-06 - 2019-08)
- Served as a liaison between clients and internal teams throughout the transition process.
- Identified potential challenges in the transition process and devised solutions accordingly.
- Participated in conferences and meetings related to transitioning into new roles or organizations.
- Monitored progress of transition plans and provided feedback as needed.
- Provided individualized support and guidance to facilitate successful transitions.
Health Director - Fond du Lac First Nation - SK
(2003-09 - 2019-03)
- Monitored budget allocations for health services.
- Evaluated programs for effectiveness and made recommendations for improvement.
- Researched health center standards and guidelines to identify best practices and improvement opportunities.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated Clinic staff, clerical and maintenance personnel.
Child and Family Services Supervisor - Athabasca Denesuline Child & Family Services Inc. - Stony Rapids, Sk
(2001-01 - 2003-09)
- Provided oversight of the CFS Program and staff, developed strategies for improving client satisfaction with family services programs.
- Provided guidance and support to caseworkers in their daily duties.
- Monitored caseloads to ensure timely completion of case work activities.
- Conducted assessments of families' needs and provided referrals as needed.
- Maintained accurate records regarding client information and progress notes.
- Supervised a team of social workers and other staff members providing family services.
