Allison

Jones

Honours Bachelor of Social Work
Midland, ON

As a mother of two teenagers it was very important for me to find a school that was within driving distance so that I could be home at night.  I completed a Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2010 and though I loved the courses it was very apparent to me that I needed a professional degree.  The Lakehead program provided me with a solid foundation in social work practice and I consolidated my learning with amazing practicum experiences that lead to fulltime employment at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care.  I am currently working in the Provincial Division at Waypoint in the Forensic Assessment Program. I provide assessments to assist our psychiatrists in court ordered assessments of individuals for Fitness to Stand Trial. We also focus on Criminal Responsibility for charges under the criminal code. In 2013 I completed my Master of Social Work degree; and my learning at Lakehead prepared me for the academic demands of the Masters program. I am excited about the doors that have opened for me.  I have been fortunate to provide direct and external supervision to Lakehead social work students for the past two years and I continue to be impressed by the quality of students in the program. If you are considering social work, consider Lakehead University.