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JENNIFER NYMAN

Exeter,Canada

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in supporting individuals and families through advocacy and resource provision. Known for creating effective client-centered care plans that meet diverse emotional and social needs. Strong capabilities in crisis intervention and program development, contributing to community well-being. Demonstrates exceptional communication and active listening skills, fostering a compassionate approach to mental health care.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Christian Counselling Ottawa
, ON
06.2024 - Current
  • Deliver remote psychotherapy services to clients navigating life transitions and stressors.
  • Support individuals with various mental health challenges, including depression and anxiety.
  • Foster open dialogue by demonstrating empathy and cultural sensitivity.
  • Maintain accurate client records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

COUNSELLOR

Exeter Massage Therapy
Exeter
04.2024 - Current
  • Conduct initial assessments to establish client goals and develop tailored counseling plans.
  • Deliver individual counseling sessions virtually and in person, addressing specific client needs.

CARE COORDINATOR

Ontario Health at Home
Exeter, ON
10.2010 - Current

Facilitate disposition planning and referrals as site representative for Ontario Health at Home.

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create client-centered care plans.
  • Assess patient needs to determine community-based supports and resources.
  • Organize care conferences with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary teams for coordinated support.

HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKER

Huron Health System
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • MSW Field Placement
  • Conducted mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions using solution-focused approach with MI, CBT, and DBT techniques for diverse caseload of individuals.
  • Researched nursing compassion fatigue and created onsite resources to support staff well-being.
  • Designed program to enhance caregiver coping strategies and resilience.
  • Assisted in developing policies related to discharge planning for improved patient outcomes.

Child Protection Worker

Huron-Perth Children's Aid Society
Goderich
09.2007 - 10.2010
  • Assessed safety of children in high-risk situations, collaborating with families, children, social services and law enforcement for wellbeing.
  • Participated in community outreach initiatives to educate parents on child protection.
  • Maintained detailed records and collaborated with legal representatives for court proceedings.

SCHOOL BASED SOCIAL WORKER

Huron Perth Children's Aid Society
Goderich
09.2008 - 04.2009
  • Served as school counsellor at St Mary's Elementary School, collaborating with staff to identify students at risk and reach out through group and individual counselling opportunities
  • Facilitated behavioral interventions for at-risk students in order to improve social skills, communication, and problem-solving abilities through lunch time group work.

PARENT SUPPORT/EDUCATION WORKER

Rural Response for Healthy Children
Clinton
09.2007 - 04.2008
  • Worked as family educator and counselor, assessing needs of families and children, developed individual and group educational programs to support with parenting and life skills.
  • Created and facilitated groups and community education sessions collaborating with community services and partners.

Education

MSW -

Dordt University
IA
08.2023

BSW, Honours -

Renison College, University of Waterloo
ON
10.2010

BA - SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

University of Waterloo
ON
05.2007

Skills

  • Needs Assessment and Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Case Management and Resource Navigation
  • Empathy development
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Mental health assessment
  • Depression/Anxiety treatment
  • Counselling Techniques: CBT, DBT, Motivational Inteviewing, Solution focussed, polyvagal and trauma informed
  • Research and Program Planning

Certification

  • Formations Certificate in Biblical Counselling, CCEF (November 2024)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Level 2 (May 2024)
  • Suicide Prevention Risk Assessment and Management (September 2023)
  • Basic Life Support, CPR Heart and Stroke Foundation (May 2023)
  • Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) in Dementia Care, Alzheimer's Society of Huron (May 2022)
  • Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP) (April 2020)
  • Dementia Care Training, P.I.E.C.E.S. & UFIRST, Alzheimer's Society of Toronto (September 2019)
  • Non Violent Crisis Intervention (June 2019)
  • Crucial Conversations (December 2014)
  • Hospice Palliative Care (VON) (December 2012)
  • Certificate in Concurrent Disorders (2010)

Registration

  • Registered Social Worker (RSW), Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, 2010 - Present
  • Ontario Association of Social Workers, 2022 - Present
  • National Association of Christian Social Workers (NACSW), Present
  • Insured through PROLINK Professional Liability for individual and group practice, Present

Timeline

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Christian Counselling Ottawa
06.2024 - Current

COUNSELLOR

Exeter Massage Therapy
04.2024 - Current

HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKER

Huron Health System
08.2023 - 05.2025

CARE COORDINATOR

Ontario Health at Home
10.2010 - Current

SCHOOL BASED SOCIAL WORKER

Huron Perth Children's Aid Society
09.2008 - 04.2009

Child Protection Worker

Huron-Perth Children's Aid Society
09.2007 - 10.2010

PARENT SUPPORT/EDUCATION WORKER

Rural Response for Healthy Children
09.2007 - 04.2008

MSW -

Dordt University

BSW, Honours -

Renison College, University of Waterloo

BA - SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

University of Waterloo
JENNIFER NYMAN