Alicia Medeiros
Child And Youth Counsellor
Brampton,ON
Summary
Diligent Child and Youth Counsellor with extensive background in Psychology and Mental Health while working with children and adolescence. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement individualized care plans, fostering positive behavioural changes. Proven skills in crisis intervention and team collaboration to support client needs effectively.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Child and Youth Counsellor
Youthdale Treatment Centre
Toronto, Ontario
05.2024 - Current
- Build strong therapeutic rapport with youth and young adults aging between 10-24 with acute mental health needs in an in-patient setting.
- Identify imminent risks and implement effective crisis management techniques by using appropriate counseling skills to ensure the safety of clients.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each client while working in a multidisciplinary team to address the unique needs and goals of the youth.
- Successfully facilitate and practice Dialectical Behavioral Therapy groups with a deep knowledge of DBT skills and techniques.
- Maintain detailed unit documentation on a daily basis and incident reports for individual clients in the events of an incident.
Instructor Behavioural Therapist
The Special Abilities
Brampton, Ontario
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Apply Behavioral Interventions for children with ASD, ADHD, and dual diagnosis in a home-based 1:1 setting.
- Work closely with a BCBA to ensure the implementation of effective individualized treatment plans for the clients
- Implement teaching methods based on ABA principles and assist clients in achieving their individualized learning goals.
- Track progress by maintaining daily records of the child’s challenging behaviors and skill development.
- Prepare data sheets, update daily graphs, and adjust programs according to the established revision and mastery criteria.
Crisis Responder (Volunteer)
Kids Help Phone
Remote, Canada
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Provide immediate support to individuals in crisis.
- Use active listening and validation skills to help individuals identify feelings and emotions, explore healthy coping strategies and collaborate on creating an effective safety plan.
- Utilize crisis-intervention skills to evaluate and de-escalate individuals in imminent risk.
Instructor Behavioural Therapist
Majestic Minds Mental Health and Autism Services
Brampton, Ontario
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Applied Behavioural Interventions for children with ASD, ADHD, and dual diagnosis, in a centre based 1:1 and small group setting.
- Implementing teaching methods based on ABA principles and working on individualized learning goals with clients.
- Utilized ABA therapy methods such as Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), positive reinforcement, prompting, and more.
- Preparing data sheets, updating daily graphs, and adjusting programs according to the established revision and mastery criteria.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Addictions and Mental Health
Humber College
Toronto 09.2023 - 08.2024
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Criminal Justice And Public Policy
The University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada 09.2019 - 04.2023
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Building strong therapeutic relationships with clients
- Exemplary collaboration skills while working in a multidisciplinary team
- Identifying and addressing individual needs of the clients through a trauma informed lens
Certification
CPR- C and Standard First Aid (AED), Red Cross
Timeline
Crisis Intervention Training Program, Safe Management Group
10-2024
Indigenous Perspectives on the Mental Health of Children and Youth, SafeGuards Training Course
10-2024
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Training
10-2024
CPR- C and Standard First Aid (AED), Red Cross
05-2024
Child and Youth Counsellor
Youthdale Treatment Centre
05.2024 - Current
Instructor Behavioural Therapist
The Special Abilities
02.2024 - 06.2024
Crisis Responder (Volunteer)
Kids Help Phone
10.2023 - 02.2024
Instructor Behavioural Therapist
Majestic Minds Mental Health and Autism Services
10.2023 - 01.2024
Post-Graduate Certificate - Addictions and Mental Health
Humber College
09.2023 - 08.2024
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Criminal Justice And Public Policy
The University of Guelph
09.2019 - 04.2023
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