Mental Health Clinician

• Feb 2021 - Present

CBT Therapist

• May 2020 - Feb 2021

Regional Services Coordinator

• Sep 2015 - May 2020

Crisis Worker

• Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

MSW Placement

• 2014 - 2015

- Conducted assessments and interventions for clients and their families on the Specialized Orthopaedic and Developmental Rehab Unit (SODR) as well as Child Development Program (CDP). - Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams by chairing Family Team Meetings and participating in rounds in order to develop a cohesive circle of care that best met the needs of the clients. - Provided counseling to clients and families using various therapeutic modalities including Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. - Supported clients and their families from diverse backgrounds through advocacy, resource counselling, supportive counselling, appropriate external referrals and discharge planning. - Identified and assessed the unique dynamics and needs of each family through a strengths based lens. - Managed caseloads independently and gained a solid foundation of the varying medical diagnosis presenting on both the SODR Unit and on CDP (Neuromotor). - Effectively documented client assessments, interventions and workload into Meditech software.

BSW Placement

• Apr 2014 - Aug 2014

- Conducted intakes and needs assessments for clients of Interval House. - Strengthened outreach efforts by organizing and executing an open house for agencies in the community. - Advocated on behalf of clients by assisting them to obtain permanent housing through private market, community housing and co-operative housing. - Co-facilitated workshops that cultivated emotional and financial self-sufficiency for women who have experienced Intimate Partner Violence. - Conducted intakes and needs assessments for clients of Interval House. - Strengthened outreach efforts by organizing and executing an open house for agencies in the community. - Advocated on behalf of clients by assisting them to obtain permanent housing through private market, community housing and co-operative housing. - Co-facilitated workshops that cultivated emotional and financial self-sufficiency for women who have experienced Intimate Partner Violence.

Childcare Provider

• Aug 2011 - Mar 2014

- Provided excellent care to two boys in a young family aged three and six. - Engaged in a strength-based approach to build confidence in their abilities. - Coordinated daily activities such as play dates, drop-in centres and extra curricular activities such as gymnastics and swimming to encourage social and physical development. - Created fun activities that involved music, crafts, reading, writing and building to foster creativity. - Provided excellent care to two boys in a young family aged three and six. - Engaged in a strength-based approach to build confidence in their abilities. - Coordinated daily activities such as play dates, drop-in centres and extra curricular activities such as gymnastics and swimming to encourage social and physical development. - Created fun activities that involved music, crafts, reading, writing and building to foster creativity.

Children and Adult Yoga Instructor

• Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

- Taught Hatha and Restorative, and Kids Yoga - Adapted poses for students with injuries and provided hands on assists for students - Integrated meditation and breathing techniques to enhance relaxation - Taught Hatha and Restorative, and Kids Yoga - Adapted poses for students with injuries and provided hands on assists for students - Integrated meditation and breathing techniques to enhance relaxation

Children and Teen Yoga Instructor

• Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

- Conducted an arts based yoga class for 5-10 year olds - Taught a structured program of yoga, visual arts, crafts, and movement - Developed self esteem building and leadership skills in fun nurturing environment - Incorporated guided meditation to encourage relaxation and decrease stress - Conducted an arts based yoga class for 5-10 year olds - Taught a structured program of yoga, visual arts, crafts, and movement - Developed self esteem building and leadership skills in fun nurturing environment - Incorporated guided meditation to encourage relaxation and decrease stress

Retail and Events Supervisor

• May 2005 - Sep 2010

- Supervised and trained 15 employees in the Events and Retail department. - Created and implemented the weekly staff schedule for the retail and events department. - Counted and reconciled merchandise inventory on a monthly basis. - Motivated staff to promote the Steam Whistle brand while ensuring a fun and positive environment for both staff and consumers. - Supervised and trained 15 employees in the Events and Retail department. - Created and implemented the weekly staff schedule for the retail and events department. - Counted and reconciled merchandise inventory on a monthly basis. - Motivated staff to promote the Steam Whistle brand while ensuring a fun and positive environment for both staff and consumers.