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Bo Chi Li

Calgary,AB

Summary

Caring Social Worker with expertise in case management, known for quickly building trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Highly skilled in case planning and engagement.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counsellor

Kindred Connections Society
Calmar, Alberta
03.2023 - Current

• Deliver school-based therapy to youth aged 10 to 19, providing single and ongoing sessions

• Apply a trauma-informed, harm-reduction approach to customize sessions according to individual needs

• Provide a continuum of care and integrated support for students facing different challenges

• Make use of various modalities, including CBT, Satir Model, Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and ACT to address a range of stressors

• Conduct wellness presentations i.e. Mental Health 101, Anger Management to students and school staff

• Collaborate with Children and Family Services to support families experiencing abuse and ensure child safety

• Build collaborative relationships with multi-disciplinary professionals to support student well-being

RAC (Rapid Access Counselling) Counsellor

Kindred Connections Society
Calgary, AB
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Casual, as required
  • Provided single session counselling to individuals and families
  • Supported clients with Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

School Social Worker

Scout Association of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
08.2000 - 08.2022

• Conducted in-depth psychosocial assessments and maintained accurate, confidential case documentation

• Delivered targeted therapeutic support to adolescents and their families

• Collaborated effectively with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to formulate and implement individualized treatment and service plans

• Assessed youths' conditions and made necessary and appropriate referrals

• Identified children and youth at risk and made mandated reports to child protective services to ensure safety, compliance, and access to appropriate interventions
• Participated in multi-disciplinary case conferences to develop service plans that prioritize the best interests of children and youth

Education

Master of Social Sciences - Counselling

University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong

Bachelor - Social Work

City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong

Diploma - Special Education

HKU School of Professional And ContinuingEducation
Hong Kong

Skills

  • Trauma-informed care
  • Case management and documentation
  • Life transitions
  • Family collaboration

Certification

  • Canadian Certified Counselor - May 2023 to Present
  • Registered Social Worker (General Registry, ACSW) - September 2022 to Present
  • Early Childhood Educator Level 3 (Canada) - March 2025 to Present
  • Brain Story Certification - May 2023 to Present
  • First Aid & CPR/AED level C (Canada) - December 2022 to December 2025

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional

Voluntary Services

  • I currently serve as a community volunteer supporting a Canadian-Filipino family with an adopted child

Timeline

RAC (Rapid Access Counselling) Counsellor

Kindred Connections Society
07.2023 - 08.2023

Counsellor

Kindred Connections Society
03.2023 - Current

School Social Worker

Scout Association of Hong Kong
08.2000 - 08.2022

Master of Social Sciences - Counselling

University of Hong Kong

Bachelor - Social Work

City University of Hong Kong

Diploma - Special Education

HKU School of Professional And ContinuingEducation
Bo Chi Li