Richard Lindsay
Brighouse,CLD
Summary
Experienced Social Worker with over 9 years of experience working in both the community and hospitals. I excel at collaborating with clients, families and my team in order to provide the best outcomes. I am very adaptable to new challenges and at utilizing crisis intervention skills. I enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and pride myself on being a supportive with colleagues. I also have experience working in roles with high caseloads whilst maintaining excellent quality services to my clients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Mental Health Social Worker
Vancouver Coastal Health
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare disciplines and their roles in client care.
- Proven ability to manage diverse situations requiring initiative, creativity, and professional judgment.
- Understanding of client- and family-centered recovery models in mental health.
- Skills in care coordination for assigned client caseloads.
- Ability to assess client risk and knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship).
- Experience in providing culturally safe care for Aboriginal populations and in trauma-informed practices.
- Strong communication skills for effective interaction with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to change, and demonstrate leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Community Mental Health Social Worker
The City of York
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Carrying out psychosocial assessments with clients
- Attending tribunal hearings to provide supporting evidence
- Collaborating with healthcare colleagues to complete 117 Aftercare Plans
- Carrying out capacity assessments with clients in relation to placement options and finances
- Making applications and advocating for alternative accommodation
- Attending police stations to support my clients as an appropriate adult
- Connecting clients to various community resources to increase independence and socialization
- Completing risk assessments for my clients to support their safety on a daily basis
SOCIAL WORKER (IN-PATIENT PSYCHIATRY)
VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations, issues and implement services to address needs
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans
- Completed psycho-social evaluations and needs assessments
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Collaborated with different embassies to achieve repatriation of individuals
- Identified and resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Facilitated and led group discussions
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team
CASUAL SOCIAL WORKER
VGH & UBC HOSPITALS
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each patient by listening to concerns and answering questions
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
S.U.C.C.E.S.S
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Completing intake assessments with seniors, evaluating a wide range of factors
- Liaising and working collaboratively with other community support organizations
- Coordinating multiple services to support seniors to continue living at home
- Recruiting new volunteers and employees
- Interviewing potential candidates
- Recording statistical data and submitting regular progress reports to management
HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKER - ADULT SOCIAL CARE
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Completing comprehensive assessments taking into account the patients social, health and financial needs
- Making decisions or recommendations on support packages
- Communicating outcomes and treatment options with the patients and families
- Facilitating care planning meetings with patients, families and other professionals
- Documenting outcomes in accordance with policy and legislation
- Working with local agencies to coordinate support services
- Working closely with hospital staff to agree best approaches
- Delivering high priority case assessments to tight timescales
- Carrying out interviews and evaluations with patients to understand their individual circumstances
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIAL WORK
UNIVERSITY OF YORK
06.2015
Skills
- Self-Care Techniques
- Relapse Prevention
- Psychosocial Evaluation
- Motivational Interviewing
Timeline
Community Mental Health Social Worker
Vancouver Coastal Health
10.2022 - 08.2024
Community Mental Health Social Worker
The City of York
09.2021 - 09.2022
SOCIAL WORKER (IN-PATIENT PSYCHIATRY)
VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH
08.2019 - 08.2021
CASUAL SOCIAL WORKER
VGH & UBC HOSPITALS
08.2017 - 07.2019
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
S.U.C.C.E.S.S
08.2016 - 08.2017
HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKER - ADULT SOCIAL CARE
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
09.2015 - 03.2016
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIAL WORK
UNIVERSITY OF YORK
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