Meredith Lichty
Clinical Mental Health Counsellor at Canadian Mental Health Association, Niagara Branch- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Living WorksJan, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
CPI Specialized OfferingJan, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Y12SR Leader
Yoga 12 Step RecoveryOct, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Certification
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta CenterFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health Commission of CanadaJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Reaching In, Reaching Out: Trauma Informed Online Training
New Leaf FoundationJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Standard First Aid with CPR C + AED
St. John Ambulance OntarioAug, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Canadian Mental Health Association, Niagara Branch
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Canada
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Mental Health Counsellor
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Mar 2019 - Present
In this role I provide psycho-social assessment, brief crisis counseling and treatment, and community connection to services for individuals presenting with mental health and addictions concerns. The intent is to ensure client safety, to encourage empowerment, and provide crisis resolution and prevention, within a recovery framework which integrates the client into their community with supports. • Responds to individuals in non-medical crisis situations in person, over the phone or OTN, at the hospital site or in the community• Individuals may be referred by NHS Emergency Department/Crisis nursing directly, or other Crisis services (i.e. COAST, Urgent Care, Safe Beds)• Completes psycho-social assessments on individuals referred to program services• Identify areas of need and respond by developing or reviewing a care plan, which may include providing short term crisis counseling and treatment, case management, and connection with appropriate community services• Conducts cross service/sector linkages and act as a liaison by consulting with family members and other professionals (e.g. psychiatrist, Emergency Department physicians, nursing/allied staff, and community agencies), in direct collaboration and with the consent of the individual being served for the purposes of promoting positive change and independence.• Provides interim clinical intervention with a sound knowledge of: crisis intervention, recovery based practice, severe and persistent mental illness and substance use issues, clinical therapeutic interventions (i.e. motivational interviewing, brief solution therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and trauma informed care), community resources and services, and safety assessment tools• Provides psycho-education on future options for managing crisis• Files are maintained and up to date for each individual. Ensures accurate and timely reports, data entry and documentation in relevant systems
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Certified Yoga Instructor
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Yoga Instructor
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Mar 2016 - Present
- Plans and creates a variety of yoga classes for both beginner and intermediate students- Guides students through an array of postures and breathing exercises on a weekly basis- Provides hands-on adjustments and support to ensure students are practicing the postures safely with proper alignment. - Plans and creates a variety of yoga classes for both beginner and intermediate students- Guides students through an array of postures and breathing exercises on a weekly basis- Provides hands-on adjustments and support to ensure students are practicing the postures safely with proper alignment.
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YWCA Niagara Region
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Skills Development Worker
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Sep 2018 - Mar 2019
- Created, promoted and facilitated support groups for women throughout the Niagara Region.- Administered two Skills Development groups: WARM (Women's Addiction Recovery Mediation) and STOMT (Sex Trade on My Terms)- Provided person-centered, trauma-informed and non-judgmental support in group and individual settings for women affected by addiction. - Used compassion and understanding to support women in all stages of recovery, from harm-reduction to abstinence. - Completed intakes, one-on-one sessions and case-management with clients in the community.- Networked with community agencies to ensure a smooth referral process. -Supervised volunteers, staff and students.
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Women's Advocate
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Jan 2018 - Sep 2018
- Offered women problem-solving strategies to help with day-to-day life skills- Connected women and children to various community resources when needed- Contacted agencies to provide follow up and ensure that the client is helped in a timely manner- Performed crisis intervention before situations escalated- Checked in with clients and assessed risk for relapse or self-harm- Performed intakes of new clients, as well as safety and needs assessments- Dispensed and counted medications
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St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Addiction Attendant
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May 2018 - Sep 2018
- Provided withdrawal management and residential treatment for women living with addiction and substance use disorder at Womankind Addiction Services.- Contributed to the assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning process for all clients- Monitored changes in condition and behaviour of clients in withdrawal management - Initiated and facilitated group and individual sessions for client education, support, problem-solving and treatment planning- Provided a supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere at all times
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Distress Centre Niagara
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Crisis Call Responder
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2016 - Sep 2018
- Highly skilled on-call/relief employee with the training to assist callers in times of crisis and intervene life-threatening situations- Supervised and supported volunteers, providing feedback on calls and assistance with difficult callers - Further trained on the Mental Health and Addictions Access Line to provide referrals and warm transfers for callers to 16 local agencies in Niagara- Created and inputed case notes for each call report- Provided on-going support and active listening to callers in order to empower them to solve their own problems.
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Student Addiction Counsellor
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Mar 2018 - Apr 2018
- Participated in the development and delivery of client educational sessions and discussion groups- Provided assessment, case management and counselling: developing, implementing and evaluating comprehensive, individualized and person-centered care plans- Maintained detailed progress notes on each client - Advocated for clients and provided information and referrals to support their After-Care plan - Participated in the development and delivery of client educational sessions and discussion groups- Provided assessment, case management and counselling: developing, implementing and evaluating comprehensive, individualized and person-centered care plans- Maintained detailed progress notes on each client - Advocated for clients and provided information and referrals to support their After-Care plan
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INCommunities
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Canada
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Information And Referral Specialist
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
- Provided comprehensive information and referrals to enquirers, primarily responding to phone inquiries on the 211 phone line- Contributed to maintaining an accurate and up-to-date community information resource system, including the internet database- Collected and maintained statistical data on all inquiries - When appropriate, followed up with enquirers to determine if the caller’s needs were met - Provided comprehensive information and referrals to enquirers, primarily responding to phone inquiries on the 211 phone line- Contributed to maintaining an accurate and up-to-date community information resource system, including the internet database- Collected and maintained statistical data on all inquiries - When appropriate, followed up with enquirers to determine if the caller’s needs were met
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Education
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2017 - 2018
Mohawk College
Graduate Certificate, Concurrent Disorders -
2008 - 2012
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology
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