Mengfei (Anna) Liu
Toronto,ON
Summary
Compassionate recent graduate of Master of Social Work with 2 years of experience in supporting diverse populations to enhance overall well-being. Experienced in applying a blend of holistic and cognitive approaches to facilitate positive change tailored to individual needs. Well-organized and educated in program design and facilitation, with a focus on serving ESL, newcomers, and neurodiverse populations. Dedicated to making a meaningful impact through empathetic and effective social work practices.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Autism Support Facilitator - Respite (PT)
Kerry's Place Autism Services
Toronto, ON
09.2023 - Current
- Organizing and facilitating recreational activities that promote social development and self-care abilities among children and teens with autism spectrum disorder.
- Implementing positive reinforcement strategies to encourage desired behaviors.
- Engaging in play therapy techniques to help children and teens better understand their emotions.
- Identifying appropriate community resources and provided referrals to families needing services.
- Building trust and rapport with participants and families using active-listening skills and strengths-based approach while providing ongoing care.
- Composed and prepared correspondence, case notes, and narratives with computer-based application (EMHware).
International Student Success Coordinator (PT)
PsyKick
Toronto, ON
09.2023 - Current
- Identifying students' academic success needs promptly and efficiently by using active-listening skills, strength-based approach, and goal-orientated approach.
- Monitoring student progress on a daily basis to ensure successful completion of tasks related to students' need.
- Promoting trust and professionalism by resolving problems with knowledgeable, friendly, and timely services.
- Modeling multi-tasking skills efficiently to students to accomplish academic goals.
- Maintaining accurate records of all interactions with students and families in bilingual settings including notes from meetings or phone calls regarding their progress by using bilingual skills.
MSW Student Intern - Adult Employment Program
Kerry's Place Autism Services
Toronto, ON
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Facilitated weekly sessions in the community using a designated curriculum to help clients gather basic employment theory and skill sets.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs, concerns, and employment potentials through group and individual sessions.
- Used active listening skills, supportive diction, and motivational interviewing skills to cultivate client rapport, open communication, and motivation for employment.
- Composed and prepared correspondence, case notes, and narratives with computer-based application (EMHware).
- Offered internal and external resources and referrals to support clients' basic needs.
- Gathered suitable employment opportunities and implemented creative interventions based on clients' needs and employment potentials.
- Attended meetings, training, conferences, and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
MSW Student Intern - Private Counselling
One Healing Space
Toronto, ON
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Performed bio-psychosocial assessments and documented casework.
- Planned and facilitated an 8-week brief anxiety and depression group therapy with co-facilitators and RSW, MSW mentor.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns through group therapy sessions using a holistic approach with a focus on narrative therapy and CBT.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques through psychoeducational with a cultural humility lens and motivational interviewing skills to drive behavior modification and maintain therapy progress.
- Organized and secured case records and reports to maintain the confidentiality of client information.
- Created and provided marketing material to meet business needs.
Education
Master of Social Work - Mental Health And Health
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON12.2023
Bachelor of Science With Honors - Psychology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2021
Skills
- Cultural Humility
- Bio-Psycho-Social Assessments
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Client-Centered Care
- Trauma-Informed Care Framework
- Suicide Assessment and Prevention
- Group Facilitation
- Resource Navigation and Community Referrals
- Case Management
- CPR, First Aid, AED
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- English (Fluent & Work); Mandarin (Native)
- Microsoft Office Applications, SPSS, R, RedCap, Qualtrics, and Canva
Certification
- Specialized Advanced Training for Mental Health Providers - Children's Mental Health of Ontario & Autism Ontario (February, 2023)
- Mental Health First Aid - Mental Health First Aid Canada (March 2023)
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention - Crisis Intervention Institute (October, 2023)
- Standard First Aid, CPR C, & AED - St. John Ambulance (November 2023)
Timeline
Autism Support Facilitator - Respite (PT)
Kerry's Place Autism Services
09.2023 - Current
International Student Success Coordinator (PT)
PsyKick
09.2023 - Current
MSW Student Intern - Adult Employment Program
Kerry's Place Autism Services
09.2022 - 04.2023
MSW Student Intern - Private Counselling
One Healing Space
01.2022 - 06.2022
Master of Social Work - Mental Health And Health
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Science With Honors - Psychology
University of Washington
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