Sarah McFarlan
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Credentials
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Stop Harm and Care Training
St. Michael's HospitalOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Support Service Providers’ Role in Universal Fall Precautions
St. Michael's HospitalSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
LivingWorksSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
Provincial Health Services AuthorityAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
LGBT2SQ Foundations Course
Rainbow Health Ontario (RHO)Jun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
The Active Offer of French Language Health Services
Canadian College of Health LeadersJun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence
Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & ChildrenOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Ontario Food Handler
Thunder Bay District Health UnitMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Marine Emergency Duties (MED) A3
Transport Canada - Transports CanadaMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Small Vessel Operator Proficiency
Transport Canada - Transports CanadaMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Restricted Operator Certificate ─ Maritime (ROC-M)
Canadian Power and Sail SquadronsApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) CPR/AED - Basic Life Support
Canadian Red CrossOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
SafeTALK
Centre for Suicide PreventionAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Principles of Healthy Childhood Development
HIGH FIVE CanadaMay, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Emergency First Aid Instructor
Lifesaving Society OntarioDec, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
National Lifeguard Certification
Lifesaving Society OntarioJun, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Alli Therapy
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Canada
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Resident Therapist
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Jan 2023 - Present
Therapy when you need it - not just when your finances allow it. Alli is on a mission to ensure every person has equal access to high-quality therapy. We are a diverse team of highly qualified therapists who support individuals, couples, and parents through all stages of life while supporting your budgets along the way.Therapeutic Interests:Aging & Older AdultsLGBTQ+ issuesPTSDPsychedelic Integration School IssuesSubstance UseSuicide InterventionTraumaWomen's Issues
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St. Michael's Hospital
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Services Counsellor
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Sep 2022 - Present
As a Human Services Counsellor, I offer client-centered support and addictions counselling to individuals in the community who wish to withdraw or abstain from substances temporarily. Skills: Individual counselling, crisis support, intake and discharge planning, treatment plan development As a Human Services Counsellor, I offer client-centered support and addictions counselling to individuals in the community who wish to withdraw or abstain from substances temporarily. Skills: Individual counselling, crisis support, intake and discharge planning, treatment plan development
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Reconnect Community Health Services
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Case Manager
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Nov 2021 - Aug 2022
Worked on a psychogeriatric assertive community treatment team alongside an interdisciplinary team of nurses, psychiatrists, geriatricians, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists. As a Case Manager, I supported individual's ages 65+ with severe mental health conditions in a community setting. Provided case consultations, medication supports, resource coordination, and therapeutic support. Worked on a psychogeriatric assertive community treatment team alongside an interdisciplinary team of nurses, psychiatrists, geriatricians, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists. As a Case Manager, I supported individual's ages 65+ with severe mental health conditions in a community setting. Provided case consultations, medication supports, resource coordination, and therapeutic support.
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Canadian Mental Health Association
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Canada
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Mental Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Mental Health and Addiction Worker
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May 2021 - Nov 2021
Worked in a remote Northern Ontario community providing case management and crisis supports related to housing, addictions, and mental health.
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Relief Mental Health Worker
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Dec 2020 - Apr 2021
Supported clients on both a mobile crisis response team (paired with EMS) and on a crisis phone line. Responded to calls related to addictions, suicidal ideation, and mental health crisis.
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Huron University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Grading Assistant
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Jan 2021 - May 2021
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Emergency Medical Responder
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Oct 2019 - Apr 2021
• Responded to 911 medical emergency calls on UWO’s campus • Completed a 104-hour Emergency Medical Responder course focusing on emergency first aid, triage, administration of symptom relief, and mental health first aid • Responded to 911 medical emergency calls on UWO’s campus • Completed a 104-hour Emergency Medical Responder course focusing on emergency first aid, triage, administration of symptom relief, and mental health first aid
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Western University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2020
• Responsible for the supervision of a safe aquatic environment • Taught weekly swimming lessons to patrons of all ages and devised personalized lesson plans to meet their needs
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Course Support Intern
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Aug 2020 - Oct 2020
• Worked as a remote intern to support the shift of community-engaged learning courses online • Developed a social media planner to help deliver year-round content for Western University’s Student Experience social media accounts
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Canadian Coast Guard/Garde côtière canadienne
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Inshore Rescue Boat Crewmember
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Apr 2020 - Sep 2020
• Worked as a full-time search and rescue crewmember on the St. Clair River and trained to respond to tasks such as medical emergencies, boating collisions, and environmental disasters • Completed a competitive training program to receive my Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP), Radio Operator's Certificate - Marine (ROC-M), and training in Critical Incident Stress Management and Trauma Resiliency • Worked as a full-time search and rescue crewmember on the St. Clair River and trained to respond to tasks such as medical emergencies, boating collisions, and environmental disasters • Completed a competitive training program to receive my Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP), Radio Operator's Certificate - Marine (ROC-M), and training in Critical Incident Stress Management and Trauma Resiliency
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Social Science Students' Council at Western University
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Vice President Finance
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
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UWO SSA - Sociology Students' Association
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Canada
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Academics
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
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City of Toronto
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Pool Supervisor
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Jun 2017 - Sep 2019
• Built on previous aquatic experience to work as the on-site manager to oversee all operations of an outdoor public pool including staff supervision, coordination of the swim lesson program, and management of pool chemistry and property• Communicated directly with patrons and staff to address day-to-day and crisis events • Conducted training for aquatic staff on workplace safety, first aid response, and effective communication strategies
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Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
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May 2016 - Sep 2017
• Facilitated recreational swimming activities by supervising the patrons of an outdoor pool • Strengthened customer service skills, conflict resolution strategies, and communication abilities in a busy environment• Taught swimming lessons in accordance with the Lifesaving Society’s standards
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St. Michael's Hospital
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Standardized Patient Actor
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May 2015 - Aug 2017
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The United Church of Canada
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Canada
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Religious Institutions
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500 - 600 Employee
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Sunday School Teacher
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Sep 2013 - Jun 2017
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Education
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University of Toronto
Master of Social Work - MSW, Mental Health/Health -
Western University
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Sociology -
Ursula Franklin Academy
High School Diploma