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Debbie Miskosky Welsh MSW, RSW

Debbie Miskosky Welsh MSW, RSW

Social worker
Airdrie,Canada

Summary

I am a registered social worker with 22 years experience (15 years post masters). My areas of expertise are Mental Health and Addiction with experience in Community both as a liaison mental health clinician and also as a clinician on the Chilliwack Intensive Case Management Team. I am seeking employment opportunities within clinical practice for the purpose of providing ethical, clinical based and trauma informed practice working within diverse populations within community.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Counselor

TELUS Health
03.2021 - Current
  • Clinical Counselor
  • Case Manager
  • ICBT (CBT Based programs)
  • Maintained confidentiality and upheld ethical standards in all interactions with clients, families, and colleagues.
  • Conducted crisis interventions for clients experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harm behaviors, ensuring safety and appropriate referrals.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients'' active participation in their treatment process.
  • Reduced client wait times by streamlining the appointment scheduling process and optimizing time management.
  • Improved client outcomes with thorough assessments, goal setting, and progress tracking.
  • Offered specific advice to help clients work through educational or occupational issues.
  • Managed caseloads efficiently while adhering to strict deadlines for case notes submission, improving overall team productivity.
  • Developed culturally sensitive counseling approaches to accommodate diverse client populations and individual needs.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing empathetic, supportive, and non-judgmental counseling sessions.

Clinical Counselor (Contracted)

Oakhill Counseling and Mediation Services
01.2019 - Current
  • Individual Virtual Counseling
  • Improved client outcomes with thorough assessments, goal setting, and progress tracking.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing empathetic, supportive, and non-judgmental counseling sessions.
  • Developed culturally sensitive counseling approaches to accommodate diverse client populations and individual needs.
  • Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
  • Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.

Clinical Counselor (Contracted)

Stroh Healthcare Corporation
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Facilitator for the DUI groups/workshops

Clinical Counselor

Fraser Health Authority
11.2015 - 11.2020
  • Mental Health and Substance Use Liaison Counselor Abbotsford, BC
  • Fraser Health Intensive Case Management Team Clinical Counselor/Case Manager Chilliwack, BC
  • Maple Ridge Treatment Centre Clinical Counselor Maple Ridge, BC
  • Riverstone Home Detox/Daytox Program Clinical Counselor for Indigenous Communities Chilliwack, BC
  • Maintained confidentiality and upheld ethical standards in all interactions with clients, families, and colleagues.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients'' active participation in their treatment process.
  • Continually updated professional knowledge through participation in continuing education workshops and conferences, enhancing the quality of care provided to clients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients'' diverse needs.
  • Reduced client wait times by streamlining the appointment scheduling process and optimizing time management.
  • Improved client outcomes with thorough assessments, goal setting, and progress tracking.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing empathetic, supportive, and non-judgmental counseling sessions.
  • Served as an advocate for clients in seeking additional resources such as housing, employment, and educational opportunities to support holistic wellbeing.
  • Established strong rapport with referring agencies resulting in a higher rate of successful placement of clients into appropriate services.
  • Developed culturally sensitive counseling approaches to accommodate diverse client populations and individual needs.
  • Managed caseloads efficiently while adhering to strict deadlines for case notes submission, improving overall team productivity.
  • Assisted in reducing hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and follow-up support.
  • Enhanced client well-being by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques and treatment plans.
  • Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
  • Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
  • Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work -

Okanagan University College
Kelowna, BC
05.2005

Master of Social Work -

University of British Columbia Okanagan
Kelowna, BC
06.2010

Skills

  • Client Case Coordination

  • Effective Collaboration

  • Written Communication Skills

  • Suicide Risk Assessment

  • Effective Case Management

  • Client Referrals

  • Clear Professional Communication

  • Client Relationship Management

  • Community Engagement

  • Client Intake Assessment

  • Comprehensive Discharge Management

  • Skilled in Group Facilitation

  • Facilitated Group Therapy

  • Client-Centered Therapy

  • Online Education Delivery

  • Facilitated Educational Workshops

  • Anxiety reduction

  • Depression treatment

  • Suicide prevention

  • Mental health assessment

Accomplishments

Received the 2024 and 2025 Clinical Excellence Award

Mentoring Co-Workers and Students

Excellent Client-Centered Practice

Resiliency & Overcoming Challenges

Increased Professional Training

Teaching and workshops

Assisted with start up of ICM team

Compliments from supervisors

Strong professional skills

Making a positive impact on others lives through volunteer work or community service.

Overcame personal obstacles of adversity

Professional Development

  • 09/01/22, Brain Story Certification, 20 hours
  • 03/01/21, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Practitioner Certificate
  • 05/01/19, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Psychosis Workshop Dr. Nicola Wright (Psychologist)
  • 10/01/16, Indigenous Cultural Competency Certificate, 8 hours
  • 05/01/16, Indigenous Cultural Safety: From Bystander to Ally, 5 hours
  • 12/01/15, Indigenous Cultural Safety: Core ICS Health Certificate, 8 hours
  • 09/01/15, EMDR Basic Therapy Training, 32 hours
  • 08/01/15, Vispassana Meditation 3 day Training
  • 06/01/14, Introduction to EFT (Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy), 6 hours

Licenses

  • MSW, #15876, AB
  • MSW, #09253, BC
  • MSW #83865 Ontario
  • MSW # Saskatchewan

Affiliations

  • BCASW
  • BCCSW
  • ACSW
  • SASW
  • OCSWSSW

Clinical Excellence Award

I received the 2024 and 2025 Clinical Excellence Awards from Telus Health and with this I also received a bonus for each award.  

Interests

1 Reading and Research (Books)


2 Counseling-trauma, mental health, substance use, grief/loss, hospice,


3 Teaching/workshops


4 Working in community and volunteer


5 Personal development, healing practices & continued growth


6 Professional development and continued professional growth


7 True crime and forensics fascinate me

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Software

Presentation software

Spreadsheets

Microsoft office

Microsoft teams

Internet browsing

Email

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekTeam Building / Company Retreats

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Clinical Counselor

TELUS Health
03.2021 - Current

Clinical Counselor (Contracted)

Oakhill Counseling and Mediation Services
01.2019 - Current

Clinical Counselor (Contracted)

Stroh Healthcare Corporation
01.2019 - 01.2023

Clinical Counselor

Fraser Health Authority
11.2015 - 11.2020

Master of Social Work -

University of British Columbia Okanagan

Bachelor of Social Work -

Okanagan University College

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