Leader and supervision of developing DBT team, perform psychosocial assessment and treatment, facilitation of DBT adherent skill class, facilitation of DBT graduate and mastery skill classes, facilitation of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) classes, and conduct individual psychotherapy interventions of complex mental health diagnosis for adolescents, young adults, adults and families• Develop treatment plans, process notes and diagnostic summaries• Clinical practice with a heavy focus on DBT application to alter problem behaviours and increase effectiveness. • Based on client need variation in modality and intervention utilized to provide evidence-based and effective therapeutic intervention• Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Conduct individual, family and group therapy sessions with adolescents and adults struggling with complex psychosocial disorders• Develop treatment plans, process notes and diagnostic summaries• Clinical practice with a heavy focus on DBT application to alter problem behaviours and increase effectiveness. • Based on client need variation in modality and intervention utilized to provide evidence-based and effective therapeutic intervention• Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Conduct individual, family and group therapy sessions with children, adolescents and adults with a variety of disorders and presenting problems• Develop treatment plans, process notes and diagnostic summaries• Practiced a variety of modalities and interventions based on client need, including cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, solution focused, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, psycho-education, stress reduction and healthy coping strategies• Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Conduct weekly individual, family and group therapy sessions with adolescents and young adults with a variety of disorders including Adjustment Disorders, Substance Use Disorder, Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Neuro-Cognitive and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Personality Disorders• Develop treatment plans, process notes and diagnostic summaries• Practiced a variety of modalities and interventions based on client need, including cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, solution focused, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, psycho-education, stress reduction and healthy coping strategies• Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team• Maintain a caseload of 10 weekly clients

• Conduct bi-weekly individual and family therapy sessions with adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of disorders including Substance Use Disorder, Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Neuro-Cognitive and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Personality Disorders• Practiced a variety of modalities and interventions based on client need, including cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, solution focused, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, psycho-education, stress reduction and healthy coping strategies• Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team• Complete counselling intakes through telephone or internet applications• Engage with the research department performing data entry and literature review• Carry out relevant day to day administrative duties (statistics, reporting, and emails) less

• Direct, encourage, motivate, mentor and support staff, volunteers, and volunteer mentors.• Coordinate daily in-class and experiential activities for the youth.• Establish trusting and meaningful relationships with families and youth.• Engage in behaviour management, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, safety and security programming for clients• Assist clinical staff to develop and implement individual and group counselling treatment.• Act as a resource, advocate and referral source for staff, clients and their families• Promote, model and participate in constructive team building, cooperation and unity less

Establish trusting and meaningful one-to-one relationships with clients and their families· Respond effectively to acts of aggression and depressive, destructive or self-injuriousbehaviours· Engage in behaviour management, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, safety andsecurity programming for residential clients· Maintain health and safety standards in residential setting· Managing a small budget, responsible for petty cash· Held Recreational Coordinator position in same agency from June/10 & 11-Sept/10 & 11

Carry out relevant day to day administration duties (statistics, reporting, and emails) insupport of the smooth operation of the program· Direct, encourage, motivate, mentor and support staff and volunteers· Promote, model and participate in constructive team building, cooperation and unity· To be responsible for front line management of staff and volunteers for performancereview and development meetings· Create a supportive environment for residents to address barriers they may beexperiencing· Establish trusting and meaningful one-to-one relationships with staff, volunteers,residents and their families with diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences· Planned daily activities, coordinate treatment interventions, structure environments, andorganize recreational activities that promote healthy, constructive activities· Help clients identify personal strengths and resources for positive change· Assist clinical staff to develop and maintain individual and group treatment programs· Monitor and maintain standards of work to ensure appropriate quality assurance includingsupporting other workers in achieving positive outcomes· Act as a resource and referral for staff, clients and their families· Engage in behaviour management, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, safety andsecurity programming for residents· Maintain monthly reports· Complete and review legal documentation, using Sharevision data system· Responsible for the management and maintenance of premises according to standards· Responsible for purchasing materials and resources for daily program

Answer and direct Social Service Response Team phone lines· Intervene through telephone crisis intervention on CCASA lines· Answer main crisis line overflow· Inspect and maintain phone room standards of excellenceOut is Okay Assistant Manager Distress Centre, Calgary, AB May/10 – Sep/10· Interviewed and trained peer support staff· Organized and presented new training material· Created resource information and referral information for GLBTQ clients and callersIntern/Leadership Volunteer Los Angeles Dream Centre, USA Oct/07 – Jan/09· Provided outreach services to vulnerable populations including: homeless individuals,children and sex trade workers· Promoted Adopt-a-Block programs· Lead team that presented drama, music and the spoken word· Organized toy giveaways and other fun events

Answer incoming crisis calls on such lines as Distress Centre, Men’s line, Out is OK,Drug line, Suicide line and Teen line· Oversee training and evaluation of designated volunteers· Applies sound knowledge of available resources/referrals for food, shelter, instrumentalneeds and counseling· Perform general crisis and suicide intervention work in a busy call centre under thesupervision of a Registered Social Worker and upheld ethical standards of practice

-Perform child abuse and neglect interventions, and supportive case management activities-Carry out risk assessments and service needs evaluations on children and families-Facilitate goal setting and identify community services for clients-Document and maintain confidential paper and electronic files -Conduct community development assessments

Peer support group facilitator· Created new policies and procedures documentation· Developing and presenting in educational institutions