Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Relevant Training
References
Timeline
Erin Harding

Erin Harding

LaSalle,Ontario

Summary

Professional mental health worker with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving meaningful outcomes. Skilled in crisis intervention, patient assessment, and therapeutic techniques. Known for adaptability, reliability, and effective communication in dynamic environments. Prepared to drive impactful results in leadership capacity.

Experienced with child welfare practices and case management. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of intervention strategies to support children and families effectively. Track record of building strong community partnerships to enhance service delivery and outcomes.

Experienced with developing tailored treatment plans and therapeutic strategies. Utilizes evidence-based practices to support client well-being and growth. Track record of applying active listening and empathy to foster trust and effective communication.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Psychotherapist

Rebound Total Health
06.2021 - Current
  • Perform client assessments and develop treatment plans.
  • Provide clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Guide clients in development of skills and CBT.
  • Deploy implementation guides for evidence-based interventions.
  • Counsel individuals and families to help understand programs, deal with crisis situations, and develop realistic action plans.
  • Implement a variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.

Child Protection Worker

Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society
08.2002 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of child safety and wellbeing in high-risk environments.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement intervention strategies for at-risk families.
  • Facilitated family meetings to promote communication and support towards reunification goals.
  • Monitored compliance with child protection laws and regulations, ensuring best practices were followed.
  • Advocated for children's rights within the community through outreach programs and public awareness campaigns.
  • Analyzed case data to identify trends, informing policy recommendations for improved service delivery initiatives.
  • Increased positive outcomes for children by establishing strong working relationships with families, schools, and community resources.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in child protection work.

Field Instructor

01.2007 - 01.2019
  • Provided multiple opportunities for developing, demonstrating, and refining a range of direct and indirect practice skills. Provided observation, safety planning, and supervision.
  • BSW, MSW, CYW students

Education

Master of Social Work -

Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON
01.2020

Bachelor of Social Work - undefined

University of Windsor, Windsor, ON
01.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Family & Social Relations

University of Windsor, Windsor, ON
01.2001

Skills

  • Working with children, youth, families
  • Trauma focused care
  • Clinical service
  • Client-centered approach
  • Anxiety reduction
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Ethics and confidentiality
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Child and adolescent counseling
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Behavior modification
  • Family therapy techniques
  • Safety and risk assessments
  • Goal setting
  • Therapeutic intervention

Certification

  • Professional Member of Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers Registration #837433
  • Professional Member of Ontario Association of Social Workers
  • Professional Member of Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies

Relevant Training

  • Leadership in Training
  • Safety & Risk Assessment
  • Suicide Prevention and Intervention
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Harm Reduction
  • Problem-Solving Model
  • Solution Focused
  • Family Centered
  • Trauma Focused
  • Attachment-Based

References

  • Brittany Barratt - Owner of Rebound Total Health
  • Karen Stecher - Retired Social Worker - former supervsior
  • Eileen Toppliff - Eduction Liaison

Timeline

Licensed Psychotherapist - Rebound Total Health
06.2021 - Current
Field Instructor -
01.2007 - 01.2019
Child Protection Worker - Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society
08.2002 - Current
University of Windsor - Bachelor of Social Work,
University of Windsor - Bachelor of Arts, Family & Social Relations
Wilfrid Laurier University - Master of Social Work,
Erin Harding