Anisha Lehal
Summary
Child protection worker with a professional background in child and youth mental health. Seeking to further my experience in the field of mental health and psychiatry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Child Protection Social Worker
Ministry Of Children And Family Development
08.2023 - Current
- Worked on an Indigenous Family Service team, supporting Indigenous children and families and collaborating with Indigenous nations and communities.
- Received, assessed, and responded to concerns of child abuse and neglect by interviewing parents, children and youth, and determining if children or youth are in need of protection.
- Collaboratively developed and implemented plans by identifying client needs, establishing long and short term goals and resources to support the children and families.
- Ensured the ongoing management of cases by monitoring progress towards goals, coordinating services, consulting with other service providers, and making referrals to other agencies.
Crisis Responder
Kids Help Phone
05.2023 - Current
- Responded to crisis situations by using active listening and collaborative problem solving.
- Went through 5 stage structured conversation of building rapport, exploring, identifying the goal, discovering next steps, and warmly ending the conversation.
- Completed suicide risk assessments and worked with texters to form safety plans.
Adolescent Mental Health Support Worker
Richmond School District No.38
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided support to students in secondary schools who have complex mental health and substance use needs.
- Collaborated with mental health consultant, school counsellors, teachers, and community agencies.
- Planned and coordinated social groups for students as well as educational school events pertaining to mental health.
Research Assistant
BRAIN Lab, Faculty Of Medicine
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Performed data collection for the Craving Associations to Relevant Electroencephalography Signals (CARES) research project at UBC Vancouver campus and Red Fish Healing Center for Mental Health and Addictions in Coquitlam, BC.
- Engaged and interacted with patients being treated for severe concurrent disorders at Red Fish Center for Mental Health and Addictions.
- Completed tasks using REDCap software and EEG devices.
Child and Youth Worker
St. Leonard's Youth and Family Services
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Established safe, non-judgmental, working relationships with clients in residential group home setting.
- Followed client-specific safety plans and provided detailed progress reports to the Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD).
- Performed household duties such as cleaning, cooking, and providing transportation for clients.
Mentor
Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Established supportive mentoring relationship with a youth.
- Engaged in weekly activities in the community and at home.
- Collaborated with the youth, family, and case manager to make the match successful.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Psychology, Minor in Family Studies
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC 09.2017 - 05.2022
Skills
- Communication
Problem Solving
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Skills
Certification
San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety
Timeline
San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety
01-2024
Child Protection Social Worker
Ministry Of Children And Family Development
08.2023 - Current
Crisis Responder
Kids Help Phone
05.2023 - Current
Adolescent Mental Health Support Worker
Richmond School District No.38
01.2022 - 06.2023
Research Assistant
BRAIN Lab, Faculty Of Medicine
09.2021 - 12.2022
Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
07-2021
Child and Youth Worker
St. Leonard's Youth and Family Services
11.2020 - 01.2022
Mentor
Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
08.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Psychology, Minor in Family Studies
University of British Columbia
09.2017 - 05.2022
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