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.
• 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
• 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