Fatma Ucar
Toronto,ON
Summary
Compassionate Psychologist, Mental Health, Addiction and Social Worker with strong dedication to helping individuals who seek support. Skilled in providing patient-centered care and evidence-based interventions. Possesses deep understanding of mental health and behavioral sciences with ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing various challenges. Highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Bank Support Worker (Co-op) (35 Hours a Week)
Daily Bread Food Bank
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Promoted food bank services within community groups to increase awareness and use.
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
- Packaged up nonperishable food items for food bank visitors.
- Organized, sorted and stored donations in orderly systems to minimize waste.
Lead Mentor (Student Placement) (Total 420 Hours)
Seneca College Of Applied Arts And Technology
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational and career goals to encourage independence.
- Monitored behavior and reported any incidents to appropriate personnel.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Social Service Worker(Student Placement)(420hours)
Seneca College Of Applied Arts And Technology
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided social work services, individual and family therapy and referrals.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Clinical Psychology (Internship) (Total 320 Hours)
Etimesgut State Hospital
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Delivered counseling services under close supervision of psychologists.
- Observed service delivery for cases involving specific problems and broadly disordered behavior.
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychological tests during office visits.
- Collected case histories covering personal, work and social details for permanent records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health And Addictions
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON04.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Social Service Worker Diploma
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Middle East Technical University
Turkey09.2018
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Confidentiality
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Solving
- Case Management
- Work Ethic
Additional Information
Turkish - Native
English - Proficiency
Certification
- The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
- Attendance of Disability Employment Awareness Symposium
- MHCA - Mental Health First Aid Canada Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness
- Seneca Hons Bachelor-Community Mental Health Scholarship
- Seneca President’s Honor List, Community Mental Health, Summer and Fall
Timeline
Food Bank Support Worker (Co-op) (35 Hours a Week)
Daily Bread Food Bank
05.2023 - 08.2023
Lead Mentor (Student Placement) (Total 420 Hours)
Seneca College Of Applied Arts And Technology
09.2021 - 04.2022
Social Service Worker(Student Placement)(420hours)
Seneca College Of Applied Arts And Technology
09.2020 - 04.2021
Clinical Psychology (Internship) (Total 320 Hours)
Etimesgut State Hospital
06.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health And Addictions
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Social Service Worker Diploma
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Middle East Technical University
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