Skilled Child and Youth Care Practitioner with a robust track record within CAMH. Committed to enhancing client outcomes through individualized treatment plans and evidence-based practices. Demonstrates exceptional communication and collaboration skills and a deep understanding of trauma-informed care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CYCP
CAMH - Concurrent Youth Unit (CYU)
03.2025 - Current
Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication to better understand their needs.
Served as an empathetic listener for clients, providing a safe space for them to express their concerns and emotions openly utilizing a trauma-informed approach.
Contributed to the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
Conducted regular assessments and maintained essential documentation.
Facilitated and co-facilitated therapeutic programming.
Supported clients in implementing DBT/CBT-related skills.
Collaborated effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
Promoted a culture of inclusion within the facility by celebrating diversity and fostering understanding among youth from various backgrounds.
Mentored at-risk youth, providing guidance on personal development, goal-setting, and decision-making skills.
Managed challenging behaviors proactively through positive reinforcement techniques that encouraged self-regulation among clients.
Engaged in trauma-informed de-escalation and crisis intervention.
Communicated and collaborated with clients' family members.
Clinical Case Worker
CAMH: Youth Day Hospital (YDH)
08.2024 - 02.2025
Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
Advocated on behalf of clients when necessary to secure essential resources and support within the healthcare system or community at large.
Utilized evidence-based practices in all aspects of clinical case work, ensuring interventions were rooted in empirical knowledge whenever possible.
Engaged in crisis intervention strategies as needed with complex clients.
Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trusting and supportive relationships throughout the treatment process.
Enhanced client care through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, CYC's and social workers.
Conducted thorough and detailed client intakes regularly.
Completed health care specific documentation.
Utilized CAMH specific technology such as Powerchart adeptly and efficiently.
Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
Maintained detailed records of patient progress through documentation and case notes.
Updated team treatment plans on a weekly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
Co-facilitated therapeutic programming oriented in CBT/DBT skills to assist youth in navigating concurrent challenges.
Promoted self-sufficiency among clients by teaching coping skills, problem-solving techniques, and other tools to help them navigate life's challenges independently.
Coordinated referrals to specialized services as needed, ensuring clients received comprehensive care tailored to their unique needs.
CYC Student Placement
CAMH: Concurrent Youth Unit (CYU)
05.2023 - 08.2023
Built strong rapport and therapeutic relationships with clients residing in an inpatient unit.
Supported youth in navigating their treatment
process and goals in a therapeutic manner.
Co-facilitated DBT aligned programming which
assisted youth in developing positive coping and emotional regulation skills.
Created and implemented Harm Reduction
programming for youth.
Abided by all confidentiality & PHIPA regulations as well as informed consent.
Utilized Powerchart efficiently and professionally
and completed regular documentation in a timely
and objective manner.
Participated in de-escalation and crisis intervention
procedures when required.
Managed time well in order to both provide direct
services to patients and complete other tasks.
Built trusting relationships with co-staff on CYU and dealt with any conflicts in a professional manner.
CYC Student Placement
Jewish Family & Child Services: Child Welfare Team
05.2022 - 08.2022
Worked with children, youth & families in developing coping skills, life skills, and mental health supports.
Supported parents in accessing critical resources to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their family systems.
Helped develop and implement targeted interventions based on unique child and youth needs.
Participated in multidisciplinary team
meetings regarding children, youth, and
families including legal professionals and other external sources.
Practiced professional report writing and
documentation including writing and
uploading notes onto CPIN independently.
Utilized CPIN in a professional and
confidential manner.
Practiced under guidelines of confidentiality
and PHIPA laws
Barber
B-Side Barbers
05.2019 - 08.2024
Developed long-lasting relationships with clients, resulting in a high rate of customer retention and loyalty.
Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment by regularly sanitizing tools, equipment, and workstations.
Answered incoming telephone calls and scheduled appointments for clients.
Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized haircuts and grooming services based on individual preferences.
Showcased excellent communication skills when consulting with clients about their desired looks or addressing any concerns they may have had during the service process.
Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
Education
Honors Bachelor - Child And Youth Care
Humber College
04-2024
Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Committed to a safe, anti-oppressive, and inclusive environment
Vast knowledge of traumainformed care principles
Well versed in crisis intervention & de-escalation tactics
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Harm Reduction advocate
Certification
Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AED
certified.
Completion of Tri-Counsel
Policy Statement (TCPS)
certificate.
Certified with Supporting Young
People Experiencing Exploitation
(SYEE) certificate.
Certified with LivingWorks
suicide intervention and
prevention certificate.
Timeline
CYCP
CAMH - Concurrent Youth Unit (CYU)
03.2025 - Current
Clinical Case Worker
CAMH: Youth Day Hospital (YDH)
08.2024 - 02.2025
CYC Student Placement
CAMH: Concurrent Youth Unit (CYU)
05.2023 - 08.2023
CYC Student Placement
Jewish Family & Child Services: Child Welfare Team
05.2022 - 08.2022
Barber
B-Side Barbers
05.2019 - 08.2024
Honors Bachelor - Child And Youth Care
Humber College
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