Counselling Therapist

• Jun 2021 - Present

Concurrent Disorders Clinical Counsellor

• Mar 2019 - Dec 2019

Assisted individuals and family members to deal with the impact of complex trauma, struggles with addictions and other issues. Facilitated weekly group therapy. Conducted training sessions in Trade Schools on Stress Management. Collaborated with community partners to raise awareness. Assisted individuals and family members to deal with the impact of complex trauma, struggles with addictions and other issues. Facilitated weekly group therapy. Conducted training sessions in Trade Schools on Stress Management. Collaborated with community partners to raise awareness.

Counsellor

• Mar 2016 - Dec 2018

Provide counselling to adults dealing with issues such as stress, anxiety, and anger management, self esteem and assertiveness, depression, communication and conflict resolution. Dealing with relationships and change - loss/grief, marriage/divorce, career/retirement. Provide counselling to adults dealing with issues such as stress, anxiety, and anger management, self esteem and assertiveness, depression, communication and conflict resolution. Dealing with relationships and change - loss/grief, marriage/divorce, career/retirement.

Manager - Residential Programs Counsellor

• Feb 2018 - Oct 2018

Co-Managed Residential Program for Shelter and Addictions recovery (102 beds, 24 hour operation) Counselling Supervisor - Youth Addiction Treatment Facility (6 beds, 24 hour operation) Supervised 70+ staff including Clinical Counsellors, Case Managers, Residential Support and Administrative staff. Developed and 8-Week Recovery Program following an evidence-based continuum of care. Collaborated with management and community stakeholders maintaining a client-centred approach. Co-Managed Residential Program for Shelter and Addictions recovery (102 beds, 24 hour operation) Counselling Supervisor - Youth Addiction Treatment Facility (6 beds, 24 hour operation) Supervised 70+ staff including Clinical Counsellors, Case Managers, Residential Support and Administrative staff. Developed and 8-Week Recovery Program following an evidence-based continuum of care. Collaborated with management and community stakeholders maintaining a client-centred approach.

Vocational Counselor, Job Developer (for Mentally Challenged)

• Feb 2017 - Feb 2018

Assessed cognitive abilities and interests to identify client's abilities, needs, motivations and limitations. Using Solution-focused Training secured appropriate work placements, then supported clients through job training to independence. Used mindfulness to help clients with anxiety and self-regulation. Assessed cognitive abilities and interests to identify client's abilities, needs, motivations and limitations. Using Solution-focused Training secured appropriate work placements, then supported clients through job training to independence. Used mindfulness to help clients with anxiety and self-regulation.

Counsellor, Career Coach

• Nov 2016 - Feb 2017

Created and delivered program to aged 55+ with multiple barriers to employment including addictions, brain injury, physical and mental health issues, trauma and PTSD. Utilized assessment tools to identify skills, interests, needs, perceived barriers. Taught job search techniques and supported the creation of individual's documents for employment. Provided one-to-one counselling to deal with individual issues. Developed individual Action Plans, identified employers, placed and monitored clients.

Employment Advisor - Disability Focus

• Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

Assessed client employability needs, developed individual Action Plans, and recommended referrals to Community resources. Data entry of all statistics related to Case management processes on two computer systems. Assessed client employability needs, developed individual Action Plans, and recommended referrals to Community resources. Data entry of all statistics related to Case management processes on two computer systems.

Counsellor

• May 2013 - Jul 2015

Counselled international students and community members regarding stress, anxiety, depression, decision-making, and interpersonal relationship issues.

Adjunct Instructor

• Jan 2015 - May 2015

Taught Emotional Intelligence Leadership Theories to University student leaders as part of their Leadership Certificate Program. Developed curriculum, grading criteria, weekly class outlines, PowerPoint Presentations, assignment review, assessment and grade submissions.Used Experiential Education Methods to explore personalities and group dynamics.