Patricia Jones, R.Psych, Ccc
About Patricia Jones, R.Psych, Ccc
Patricia Jones is a Regional Addictions Specialist with 19 years of experience in community mental health and addictions practice, focusing on rural and remote settings. She advocates for a holistic approach to health and wellness and currently works at the First Nations Health Authority, emphasizing culturally-safe healthcare environments.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Patricia Jones serves as the Regional Addictions Specialist for the North Region at the First Nations Health Authority. She has held this position since 2018, contributing her expertise in community mental health and addictions. In her role, she focuses on creating culturally-safe healthcare environments and aims to build long-term, collaborative relationships. Jones is dedicated to developing innovative and sustainable models for mental health and addictions prevention and treatment, aligning her work with the unique needs of the communities she serves.
Education and Expertise
Patricia Jones has a robust educational background in psychology and management. She earned a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology from Mount Saint Vincent University between 1994 and 1998. She furthered her education with a Master of Science in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, she pursued studies in Business Administration and Management at the University of Calgary, achieving a Certificate in Professional Management from 2015 to 2019. Jones also holds a Certificate in Advanced Supervision in Psychology and an Integrated Community Needs Assessment & Planning Certificate from the University of Northern British Columbia, completed in 2019.
Background
With 19 years of experience in community mental health and addictions practice, Patricia Jones has developed a strong focus on rural and remote settings. Her professional journey reflects a commitment to understanding the multifaceted nature of addictions and substance use issues, often linked to trauma. This background informs her holistic approach to health and wellness, which emphasizes the balance of psychological, spiritual, cultural, social, and physical aspects in treatment.
Achievements
Patricia Jones has made significant contributions to the field of mental health and addictions through her advocacy for culturally-safe healthcare environments. She emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach in her work, which has influenced the development of innovative and sustainable models for mental health and addictions prevention and treatment. Her efforts focus on building collaborative relationships that enhance the effectiveness of community health initiatives.