- Provides Psychotherapy to adults with a variety of concerns including: Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, Life Stressors/Changes, and Suicidal Ideation -Works with clients to create treatment goals and individualized treatment plans-Adept a crisis prevention planning and safety planning - Uses varied modalities including: CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-Maintains documentation in accordance with college standard- Attends supervision with a group of peers

•Provides short-term manualized CBT therapy to adults with anxiety and/or depression in varying severity, as well as Cognitive Processing Therapy to those with trauma•Administers and interprets various diagnostic scales to assess presence and severity of various symptoms•Formulates treatment plans using a client centered approach and cultural sensitivity•Completes pertinent reports (i.e. initial assessment, case formulation, transition report) in a timely manner•Participates in… Show more •Provides short-term manualized CBT therapy to adults with anxiety and/or depression in varying severity, as well as Cognitive Processing Therapy to those with trauma•Administers and interprets various diagnostic scales to assess presence and severity of various symptoms•Formulates treatment plans using a client centered approach and cultural sensitivity•Completes pertinent reports (i.e. initial assessment, case formulation, transition report) in a timely manner•Participates in individual consultation and weekly peer consultation•Operates with a large degree of independence whilst remaining accountable to the OCSWSSW and Management• Member of the Wellness Committee• AMSR (Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk) trainer for Ontario Shores Show less

• Provides social work services to mandated clients with a mental health diagnosis• Member of an interdisciplinary team, able to function independently and in a team setting• Adept at advocacy, connecting clients and liaising with community resources • Liaises with family members about client care, has performed family therapy • Completes a variety of assessments/documentation including: Psychosocial Assessments, Discharge summaries and court reports• Co-facilitated a DBT… Show more • Provides social work services to mandated clients with a mental health diagnosis• Member of an interdisciplinary team, able to function independently and in a team setting• Adept at advocacy, connecting clients and liaising with community resources • Liaises with family members about client care, has performed family therapy • Completes a variety of assessments/documentation including: Psychosocial Assessments, Discharge summaries and court reports• Co-facilitated a DBT skills group and two Concurrent Disorders group. • Utilizes CBT techniques on a near daily basis• Supervises Master of Social Work candidates • Participated in a variety of initiatives relating to Social Work Practice Show less

•Weekend Supervisor – As the on call supervisor, must be available 24 hr/day. Responsible for quickly assessing a situation, contacting emergency services and providing them with the details necessary to intervene in an emergency situation, primarily related to suicide intervention•Performs risk assessments, adept at recognizing the verbal cues of an actively suicidal person•Member of the Training Committee - trains and assesses potential candidates for suitability of being a help-line… Show more •Weekend Supervisor – As the on call supervisor, must be available 24 hr/day. Responsible for quickly assessing a situation, contacting emergency services and providing them with the details necessary to intervene in an emergency situation, primarily related to suicide intervention•Performs risk assessments, adept at recognizing the verbal cues of an actively suicidal person•Member of the Training Committee - trains and assesses potential candidates for suitability of being a help-line volunteer, providing feedback and support throughout the process•Consistently uses active listening skills to help individuals with concerns related to isolation, mental health issues, physical ailments and crisis’s.•Provides ASIST training to volunteers on an annual basis Show less

• Completed bio-psychosocial assessments on individuals of varying ages • Performed one to one counselling with individuals with a variety of mental health concerns• Worked with clients to determine treatment using SMART goal framework • Utilized CBT techniques and worked within an eclectic framework • Worked within an interdisciplinary team using a holistic framework

Master's of Social Work Student.

• Assisted with admissions, assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions,• Served individuals with severe mental health disorders and developmental disabilities • Co-facilitated a process group • Worked within an interdisciplinary team model to best serve the needs of the patients• Created and utilized a family/system assessment tool using a bio-psychosocial model • Counselled families in the recommendations made by the interdisciplinary

• Assisted with admissions, assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions,• Served individuals with severe mental health disorders and developmental disabilities • Co-facilitated a process group • Worked within an interdisciplinary team model to best serve the needs of the patients• Created and utilized a family/system assessment tool using a bio-psychosocial model • Counselled families in the recommendations made by the interdisciplinary

• Conducted phone, and in-person intakes• Provided initial and ongoing assessments of clients: adults and children • Assisted in creating "life plans" for individuals with a dual diagnosis• Advocated for clients and their families• Provided ongoing support to clients to aid in the realization of their objectives • Provided information about social work services and agency programs• Investigated new services and provided referrals to individuals and… Show more • Conducted phone, and in-person intakes• Provided initial and ongoing assessments of clients: adults and children • Assisted in creating "life plans" for individuals with a dual diagnosis• Advocated for clients and their families• Provided ongoing support to clients to aid in the realization of their objectives • Provided information about social work services and agency programs• Investigated new services and provided referrals to individuals and families.• Provided individual counselling and educational group therapy to clients using CBT and SFT • Intervened in crisis situations, providing support and direction• Has working knowledge of resources for individuals living with developmental disabilities and dual diagnosis Show less

• Conducted intakes and provided information about social work services • Conducted risk assessments and assessed clients to determine what services would be needed• Provided counselling, using both SFT and CBT models• Connected families to community resources• Advocated for families, individuals and clients in need of services and support• Provided information and assisted families in securing necessities such as food and clothing• Researched, planned and facilitated… Show more • Conducted intakes and provided information about social work services • Conducted risk assessments and assessed clients to determine what services would be needed• Provided counselling, using both SFT and CBT models• Connected families to community resources• Advocated for families, individuals and clients in need of services and support• Provided information and assisted families in securing necessities such as food and clothing• Researched, planned and facilitated Early Years Program • Co-facilitated "Incredible Kids" program to teach social skills to at-risk children ages 6-10• Experienced in a alternative school environment for youth with behavioural and mental health issues Show less