Greg Babcock

Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Counselling & Psychotherapy at The Healing Collective
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Alex Abramovich

It is my pleasure to write an recommendation for Greg. During our time at Medcan, Greg worked both as a Case Manager and was then promoted to a Team Leader position. Greg truly is an incredible person. He is genuine and caring. He is extremely intelligent, very hard working, detailed, dependable, trustworthy, and goes beyond what is asked of him to get the job done. Greg is a true team player and well liked by everyone. I certainly feel lucky to have had the experience of working with him! I highly recommend Greg for whatever job he wishes to pursue, as he would make an excellent contribution.

Dr. Eric Rumack

I am well acquainted and have worked closely with Greg in my capacity as Medical Consultant at Standard Life. His job as a Senior Analyst was very complex and challenging. He has demonstrated exceptional critical thinking skills, superior problem solving abilities and sound judgment in handling the demands of his job. In addition, Greg was a very diligent and hard working Analyst producing excellent detailed written summaries of his cases that he referred to me. He was well respected by his peers and displayed strong leadership skills. I found Greg to be reliable, responsible and highly professional in dealing with the demands of his job and problems that arose from time to time. I have no hesitation in recommending him for a job. Dr. Eric Rumack

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Credentials

  • Individual Affiliate Member
    Canadian Association of Social Workers/ L'Association canadienne des travailleurs sociaux
  • Registered Social Worker
    Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Experience

  • The Healing Collective
    • Canada
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Counselling & Psychotherapy
      • Aug 2018 - Present

      In August 2018, Greg joined the Healing Collective and started a small private practice. In January 2020, Greg decided to focus on his private practice and now offers support to individuals and couples through The Healing Collective.Due to Covid-19, Greg exclusively see clients online. The platform that he uses is Doxy.me and is compliant with PHIPA and PIPEDA. While Greg does prefer meeting with others in-person, he has found that rapport building is not diminished by remote connectivity. Greg's clients enjoy the convenience and flexibility that virtual therapy offers, and as we move into a post-Covid-19 world, he plans to include both in person and virtual therapy in his practice. Visit The Healing Collective at: www.healingcollective.caCheck out:-Greg's recent Healing Collective post on Instagram, Relationships During the Pandemic: Striking A Balance (Spring 2020) -His Healing Collective blog article, Reclaiming Your Intimate Partner Relationship from Technology: The Paradox of Connectivity (Feb 2019) written for the Healing Collective.See link below to Greg's google website.The Healing Collective was featured in BlogTo and Style Democracy- Have a look!

  • Layla
    • Canada
    • Health, Wellness & Fitness
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Partner Therapist (MSW, RSW)
      • May 2020 - Present

      Providing Individual and Couples Counselling Providing Individual and Couples Counselling

  • Catholic Family Services of Toronto
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Counselling & Psychotherapy
      • May 2011 - Jan 2020

      At CFST, I provided the following services:- Intake, Walk-In-Clinic, Single-Session Therapy- Individual & Couple counselling and psychotherapy- Group Counselling - Workshop Facilitator- Provided Social Work Field Instruction. Group Work Facilitator (Men's Program):Program lead for The Choosing to Change (C2C) Group which ran during the Fall, Winter and Spring. The C2C group is a 10 week prevention/treatment group for men who have used abuse within intimate partner relationship. This group draws upon a narrative therapy model.Over the past 8 and a half years, I have run the following men's groups:1. The Being A Dad Program2. The Men & Anger Program3. The Emotional Literacy for Men Group4. The Choosing to Change Group *See the video below that I developed for the Choosing to Change programMy Clinical Supervisors were Carl Naraine, Florence Loh and Mohammad Dehganpour.

  • Centennial College
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Part-time (contract) faculty with the School of Community & Health Studies
      • Dec 2015 - Sep 2018

      Social Service Worker Program:Professional Development - Successfully completed BOLT (Blended and Online Learning and Teaching) course. Certificate of Completion, March 22, 2017.During the Winter/Spring 2017 semester, I worked as a College Field Placement Supervisor for students.During the Fall 2016 Semester, I taught Relational & Reflective Skills for Social Service Workers (SSWR 102) and from September 6, 2016 to December 13, 2016, I was a College Field Placement Supervisor for students.During the Winter 2016 Semester, I taught Field Seminar (SS 224). The Field Seminar course provides students with a forum for discussion of their field placement as a means of enhancing their overall learning experience. Students have the opportunity to develop skills which will allow them to critically analyze their own social service practice in terms of skills, knowledge and values.

  • abrdn
    • United Kingdom
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Analyst, M.S.W., RSW, Health & Absence Management
      • Oct 2009 - May 2011

      Disability Management to non-profit organizations.-Clinical Case Management & Health & Wellness Coaching-Participated in finalist presentations Disability Management to non-profit organizations.-Clinical Case Management & Health & Wellness Coaching-Participated in finalist presentations

  • Shepell
    • Canada
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Disability Case Manager (spec. mental health), M.S.W., RSW
      • Aug 2008 - Oct 2009

      Disability Management (Clinical Case Management Services) to large corporate client.*Holistic assessments of employee absence due to illness; review medical, functional, psychosocial, vocational, recovery variables, strengths and barriers;*Early intervention from point of Initial Contact with employee; *Work with all parties to implement strategies to addess identified barriers & support return to work or appropriate alternate plan;*Work actively with employees on sick leave to help them access appropriate & optimum treatment/rehab to improve level of function; *Help employees establish return to work plans & accommodations; *Liaise with health care providers to better understand severity of conditions, functional restrictions/limitations & treatment plans;*Transition plan to long-term disability if appropriate;*Review complex claims (e.g., multiple chronic health conditions, workplace issues, psychosocial dimensions) to explore resolution strategies through consultation with in-house psychiatrist and physician.-----------------------------------------------ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:- Team Resource re Mental Health in the Workplace; (worked on an interview template to assist with review of mental health claims with consulting psychiatrist)- Time-limited, Brief Supportive Counselling with focus on recovery;- Crisis Intervention (designated to work with employees who were experiencing various types of distress while in workplace and partner with EAP service)- General Wellness Coaching;- Return to Work Preparation & Employment Transition

  • Manulife
    • Canada
    • Insurance
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • LTD Disability Case Manager (2), M.S.W., RSW
      • 2005 - 2008

      Disability Management to large corporate client.* Claim assessment including review of contractual, medical, functional & vocational domains;* Support/assist claimants with mental health issues;* Formulated case management action plans, decision & rationale, goals & means to achieve; addressed complex issues involving psychosocial/mental health dimensions;* Liaised with claimants, Rehabilitation Specialists, internal consultants, Human Resource partners, healthcare providers and Third Parties* Partnered with Rehabilitation Specialists around return to work plans & facilitating transition back to work; *Reviewed return to work and rehab plans with in-house psychiatric and medical consultants;* Consulted with Short-Term Disability Case Managers around LTD transition, identified medical & non-medical barriers to return to work and suggest ways to address apparent gaps and barriers prior to LTD start dateSPECIAL PROJECTS:- Member of Mental Health Strategy Committee, Manulife Group Benefits - contributed content material for the RTW Guide for Employees coping with mental illness- Delivered PowerPoint presentation to the Manulife Group Benefits Toronto Office on Addictions & Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in January 2007Professional Development @ Manulife:-Understanding Spinal Pain & Disability, (Oct 18, 2010), Dr. Michael Ford, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Toronto Claims Association

  • Medcan
    • Canada
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Practice Leader (Clinical Case Management), M.S.W., RSW
      • Sep 2004 - Sep 2005

      FGI World acquired the Occupational Health and Disability Management Divisions of Medcan Health Management Inc. Worked as Practice Leader at FGI World from July 2005 to September 2005* Interviewed New Hires;* Provided Case Manager Training and Coaching re Telephonic Rehab* New Hire Orientation; Job Coaching including training staff regarding case management process, addressing psychosocial dimensions, risk identification (responding to crisis calls) and timely response; priority-setting;* Audits – performance and process;* Handled escalated and complex claims inquiries;*Active member of the Appeal process;* Provided Case Consultation to case managers re files and training re case management process;* Reviewed complex cases with in-house psychiatric and medical consultants.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES & SPECIAL PROJECTS:- Provided Professional Social Work Services upon request such as Crisis Intervention and Brief Supportive Counseling to corporate clients (goal-oriented, solution-focused approach);- General Health & Wellness Coaching - Provided presentation to large corporate client group on topic - Mental Health In The WorkplacePROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT at Medcan:*completed introductory training from Dr. Roger Solomon, Ph.D. in Critical Incident Stress Intervention, Nov. 3-4, 2004, Medcan Health Management (in-house training)

    • STD Clinical Case Manager, Social Worker, M.S.W., RSW
      • Apr 2004 - Sep 2004

      *Provided active case management for employees of identified client using systemic framework of Disability Case Management utilizing telephonic rehabilitation model of service delivery;*Worked collaboratively on multidisciplinary team (Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology);*Consulted with medical service providers consultants and reviewed medical information;*Established working alliance with employees; provided bio-psycho-social assessment; claim review and determination; connected employees with appropriate treatment services and resources; provided education/information; general wellness coaching;* Provided supportive counseling with emphasis on recovery process and supporting employees with the return to work process (goal-setting);* Engaged in collaborative formulation of return to work plans and follow-up on outcomes;* Maintained regular communications with service team through timely record-keeping and consultation as appropriate;*Provided Professional Social Work Services upon request such as Crisis Intervention and Brief Supportive Counseling (solution-focused framework).

  • Children's Aid Society of Toronto
    • Canada
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Children's Service Social Worker, M.S.W., RSW
      • Oct 2001 - Feb 2004

      - Ongoing clinical case management for children in care (many were dealing with complex family, behavioural, mental health dimensions) with emphasis on the Plan of Service process; - Psycho-social assessment, treatment planning and permanency planning; - Counselling (systems, solution-focused, strength-based, person-centered approaches) and advocacy; - Crisis intervention; - Prepared social histories; - Provided collaboration and consultation with inter-professional team & external community contacts regarding client needs and progress; - Liaised with internal and external resources; - Coordinated documents for court & participated in court process.

    • Family Service Social Worker, M.S.W., RSW
      • Jul 2000 - Oct 2001

      - Child protection investigations; - Ongoing assessment using bio-psycho-social framework including risk level identification; - Crisis intervention; - Developed Plan of Service; - Short-term family counselling and clinical case management; - Parenting education;- Participated in consultations & case conferences with clients and service providers; - Coordinated requirements for court hearings and prepared court documentation. Completed The Authorized Child Protection Worker Training Program(Aug –Nov/2000), Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies, Modules included: - Evolution of Child Welfare; - The Risk Assessment Model; - Impact of Maltreatment Upon Growth & Development;- Identifying & Responding to Child Maltreatment; - CFSA & Legal Services; - Interviewing Children;- Attachment, Separation, Placement, Children in Care;- Interventions to Increase Parental Effectiveness; - VAW/CAS Collaboration____________________________________________1994-2000:- Upon graduating from MSW program in 1994, provided psychosocial rehab to Young Offender client population in Secure Detention/Custody;- Social Work services included: Individual counselling, Case Management, Family Support, Program Development & Group Work

Education

  • University of Toronto
    Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), Social Work
    1992 - 1994
  • York University
    Bachelor's Degree, Psychology Major
    1986 - 1992
  • York University
    Certificate in Training in Motivational Interviewing for Health Coaches, Psychology
    2014 - 2014
  • Sick Kids Centre for Community Mental Health Learning Institute
    Narrative Therapy Certificate, The Five Day Narrative Therapy Training Program
    2019 - 2020

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