LYDIA JIA
Toronto,ON
Summary
Compassionate yet disciplined counselling student with 2 years experience in clinical administration, intake, and active listening. Looking to apply educational background and interviewing skills in role of intern therapist and contribute to empowering clients in difficult or transitional periods.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapy Volunteer
Grace Health Centre
10.2023 - Current
- Supported intake procedure with clients in Mandarin and English.
- Perform technical support and help facilitate small group discussions in an EFIT course series.
Clinical Administrator
Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Completed intake phone calls and filed clients' charts.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Maintained high-level knowledge of federal and provincial regulations on patient privacy.
Crisis Line Responder
Distress Centers of Greater Toronto
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
- Conduct risk assessment and safety planning for callers with suicidal ideation at the Talk Suicide line.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Counselling
Tyndale University
Toronto, ON08.2025
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON04.2021
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Jane App & Owl Practice
- Patient Intake
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Client Confidentiality
- Safety Planning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Relevant Courses
- Personality Theories
- Family Systems Theory
- Family Therapy I & II
- Skills Lab I & II
- Cross-Cultural Perspectives in MFT
- Gender & Socio-Economic Perspectives in MFT
- Research Methods
Timeline
Psychotherapy Volunteer
Grace Health Centre
10.2023 - Current
Clinical Administrator
Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy
10.2021 - 07.2022
Crisis Line Responder
Distress Centers of Greater Toronto
09.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Clinical Counselling
Tyndale University
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Toronto
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