Beatrice Irving Msw, Rsw Email & Phone Number

Waterloo, On, Ca

Canada

•Receiving “warm transfer” referrals and delivering solution-focused single session counselling aimed at providing rapid access to appropriate care, services and problem-solving •Conducting risk assessments and engaging in safety planning with clients •Providing psycho-educational tools, single-session counselling, and crisis response, depending on client needs •Entering client data into the electronic records system and maintaining accurate documentation of client sessions by completing session notes in a timely manner

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

•Assisted tenants to support their independent living and maintain their housing •Provided crisis intervention utilizing strengths-based and harm reduction frameworks •Supported tenants in conflict following an established conflict resolution program

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

•Conducted suicide risk assessments, mental status assessments, and crisis/safety planning •Provided short-term counselling utilizing cognitive behavioural therapy-informed and dialectical behavioural therapy-informed approaches•Maintained accurate documentation - case assessment reports, session notes, client discharge reports •Collaborated with and referred to outside agencies (e.g. schools, developmental services, counselling services, Family and Children’s Services)

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

•Connected tenants and their children to appropriate resources (food bank, counselling services, recreational activities)•Provided informal counselling to tenants•Assisted with quality of life programming for tenants and their children•Provided informal counselling to tenants utilizing strengths-based and harm reduction frameworks

Toronto, Canada

•Supported individuals and families with children and youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), dual diagnosis and complex needs •Supported adults with physical and psycho-social conditions living in the community •Assisted with life skills development to enhance independent living

Toronto, Canada

•Provided one-on-one support to children, youth and adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex needs •Planned and ran individual and group activities •Supported children, youth and adults to achieve established goals •Utilized crisis intervention and de-escalation skills in managing challenging behaviours to ensure the safety of all individuals

Toronto, Canada Area

•Supported and advocated for women and their children living at the shelter and in the community •Connected women to community resources •Accompanied women and youth to appointments (court dates, Ontario Works, post-secondary information sessions, walk-in counselling)•Conducted intake assessments for the Transitional Housing and Support Program

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Child And Youth Care