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Lydia Kienge

Psychotherapy
Ottawa,ON

Summary

Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background conducting psychological tests, interviewing patients and monitoring patient progress.

Work History

Therapist Associate

Tend Psychotherapy
05.2023 - Current
  • Evaluate clients' interests, abilities and psycho-social- developmental needs alongside clinical presentations to develop targeted treatment plans.
  • Incorporate different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
  • Assess risk for self harm, harm to others
  • Provide psychoeducation on clinical topics to client.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

Scheduler-Admin Assistant

Home and Community Care Support Services Champlain
Ottawa, ON
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.

Therapist Intern

Tend Psychotherapy
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Administered Comprehensive Clinical Assessment and Treatment for children with severe emotional disturbances, including complex trauma, sexual & physical abuse, neglect and mental illness
  • Created individualized treatment plans
  • Provided Individual, Group and Family Therapy
  • Treatment approach included Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Expressive Therapy, including art, play,
  • Trained treatment staff members to utilize trauma informed approaches best suited for the individual clients
  • Developed treatment plans to outline steps necessary for clients to achieve goals.

Team Assistant

Home and Community Care Support Services Champlain
Ottawa, ON
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Maintain efficient, current, and secure Champlain patient records, in accordance with established guidelines including:
    _Completing data entry and update of all required information
    _Processing files for all discharges
    _Assigning new and transferred client files to the appropriate Care Coordinator
  • Answer high volume of telephone inquiries from patients, families, and service providers, and refer callers as appropriate.
  • Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
  • Reviewed, implemented and updated company records related to team activities for future reference.

Teacher’s Assistant - Contract

City Of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary service providers to improve overall client care
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted students with physical disabilities with mobility and communication.
  • Monitor students and support with behaviour modification, personal development, speech therapy, reading and writing etcetera.

On call Relief Counsellor

Vista Centre and Brain Injury
Ottawa, ON
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Provide community base rehabilitation and support to adults with variety of brain injury.
  • Assist with patient’s’ adjustments to lifestyle and health care situations.
  • Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.

Education

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University
01.2020 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Communication And Media Studies

Carleton University
01.2015 - 01.2020

Skills

  • Diagnostic Assessment, Safety and Risk Assessments
  • Treatment Planning
  • Behavior health treatment in evidence based models, such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior therapy
  • Developing attuned therapeutic relationships
  • Maintaining electronic clinical records
  • Advocating for clients as needed within the community and family systems
  • Facilitates and empowers self advocacy as often as possible
  • Highly developed verbal and written communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Able to operate effectively in a remote environment using computer software including Zoom, Outlook, Google Docs, Micro-Soft Office programs, and SPSS

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Therapist Associate

Tend Psychotherapy
05.2023 - Current

Scheduler-Admin Assistant

Home and Community Care Support Services Champlain
11.2022 - 11.2023

Therapist Intern

Tend Psychotherapy
09.2022 - 04.2023

Team Assistant

Home and Community Care Support Services Champlain
10.2021 - 10.2022

Teacher’s Assistant - Contract

City Of Ottawa
10.2020 - 10.2021

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University
01.2020 - 04.2023

On call Relief Counsellor

Vista Centre and Brain Injury
09.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Communication And Media Studies

Carleton University
01.2015 - 01.2020

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