Experienced with developing personalized plan of cares that support youth well-being and treatment planning. Utilizes crisis intervention skills and therapeutic approaches to address emotional and behavioural needs. Strong understanding of building rapport and trust with clients to facilitate positive outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child and Youth Counselor
Youthdale Treatment Centres
05.2024 - Current
Collaborated with the interprofessional team and CYC's to create effective and fun DBT groups for clients to learn new coping skills
Developed individualized plan of cares to address the unique needs and goals of each client, resulting in personalized program outcomes and treatment plans
Assisted clients in developing and utilizing pro-active coping skills when dysregulated and in active crisis
Ability to professionally manage crises and work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team
Ability to establish therapeutic rapport with clients and utilize their personal interests and strengths to maximize therapeutic milieu
Ability to plan shift tasks and responsibilities alongside completing required daily documentation
Child and Youth Counselor - Student
Youthdale Treatment Centres
09.2023 - 04.2024
Worked in collaboration with staff to create crisis intervention plans for youth and young adults
Understand and applied de-escalation techniques and strategies for suicidal ideation and self-harming behaviours in youth and young adults
Coordinated and planned shift tasks and programming
Identified community resources and external supports for youth and young adults after treatment
Became familiar with and wrote CYSIS notes (now TREAT), daily progress forms, and incident reports
Child and Youth Counselor - Student
Strides Toronto
09.2022 - 12.2022
Identified strengths and needs of youth and their families in partnership with house staff
Coordinated and planned shift tasks and programming
Created and implemented therapeutic activities which honed youth's skills and needs
Worked in partnership with the residential setting to create and modify treatment plans and goals which helped benefit youth and their families
Became familiar with shift overviews, communication logs, and serious occurrence reports
Education
Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care
Centennial College
Toronto, ON
04-2024
Skills
Adaptability
Time management abilities
Continuous learning
Conflict resolution
Interpersonal skills
Effective communication
Certification
SMG Crisis Intervention Training (Full Certification)