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Patricia Careau

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adcp5l@r.postjobfree.com; 613-***-****

Education and Professional Development

Applied Functional Neurology 2015- Present

Z Health Performance Solutions

Masters of Social Work 2005

Laurentian University

Solution focused Therapy Internship 2005

University of Milwaukee

Bachelor of Social Work 2000

York University

Bachelor of Arts 1997

Royal Military College of Canada

Relevant Experience

Owner and Head Coach 2010 to 2019

L.E.A.P. High Performance Inc.

- Assessed brain function using standard neurology testing protocols

-Designed and marketed prevention programs to target and improve overall brain health/function of clients

- Facilitated pain management programs using the Threat neuromatrix model and brief solution focused approach to pain modulation

-Lectured on various health and mental health topics

-Coached athletes of all levels and abilities

-Lead an adaptive Special Olympics Powerlifting program

-Provided metabolic rehabilitation and counselling

-Spearheaded Z Health pilot programs for trainers

-Provided mentorship for Z Health Trainers of implementation of various programs in their practice

-Developed a 2-year Apprenticeship program for coaches development including improvement of technical skills, personal development and business mentorship 2

Clinical Case Manager 2008-2010

Ontario Addiction Treatment Centres

-Oversaw daily clinical operations as well as patient advocacy programs

- Interviewed and assessed patients’ needs and admissibility to methadone treatment

-Documented patient progress in the program

-Advised patient advocates on the guidelines and requirements of the program

-Provided brief, solution focused clinical social work services to patients and families

-Consulted on behalf of the program and as an expert in child protection cases

-Collaborated with child protections agencies as well as other community based programs

-Case managed over 250 patients

-Scheduled and attended every physician appointment with patients

-Implemented recommendations and treatment plan

-Referred and planned patient discharges from the program Clinical Social Worker 2001-2008

Canadian Forces Base Petawawa

-Provided clinical social work services to service members and military families

-Conducted pre and post deployment interviews for service members and identified risks of operational injuries or stress and repatriation

-Counselled military families in coping with and adapting to difficulties arising from operational stress

-Lead Base Commander’s advisory team on Domestic Violence and created, marketed and trained staff in the alternative treatment for offenders

-Implemented a professional community organizational strategy initiative on domestic violence

-Advocated on behalf of services members for access to medical, psychiatric, and community services

-Advised Commanding Officer on Compassionate status and Cost Contingency postings

-Conducted a number of summary investigations on sexual misconduct, drug related offences and suicides

-Integrated mental health treatment plans as recommended by primary care physicians

-Developed and provided mentorship for clinicians on Solution-Focused Therapy modalities for post traumatic stress and other operational injuries

-Educated services members and military leadership on psychological first aid

-Delivered and facilitate reunion seminars for the military family resource centres

-Collaborated with case management services in transition to civilian life programs

-Specialized experience in individual, group, and family counselling 3

Clinical Social Worker for Children and Families 1999-2001 Phoenix Centre for Children and Families

-Provided clinical social work services to families and children

-Assessed and reported on child protection matters

-Facilitated creative parenting program for parents of teenagers

-Collaborated with the trauma team during family interventions and treatment

-Created and delivered a social skills program for elementary students

-Implemented an independent living program for high school students

-Organized, managed, administered of child and family prevention outreach program Education advisor and Facilitator Human Resources Canada 1999 Barrett and Associates

Other Related Experiences

Head Coach 2004-2008

Petawawa Predators Swim Club

Education advisor and Facilitator Human Resources Canada 1999 Barrett and Associates

Recruiter and Account Manager 1998-1999

Addeco International

Infantry Officer 1992-1998

Canadian Forces

Part-time Work

Clinical Social Worker 2018-present

Neuro centric social work practice

Neuroperformance and pain management Trainer 2019- present and Coach

BodyShop by Function LTD

Relevant Volunteer Experience

Petawawa Predator Swim Club President 2003-2006

RMC Band and Choir 1992-1997

RMC Varsity Teams, Triathlon, Soccer and Rugby 1992-1997 Army Cadets Corps de Cadet 277*-****-****

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