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Surbhi Kohli

Etobicoke,ON

Summary

Solutions-oriented Mental Health Counselor skilled at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude. Offering a 3-year background in implementing effective treatment plans and providing exceptional care for adults suffering from mental and emotional health illnesses. Expertise in motivational interviewing and treatment analysis and planning. Collaborative and team-oriented professional quickly establishes trust and rapport with patients. Certified in Addiction and Mental health

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Emotional Well-Being Life Coach

Jay Shetty Certification School
09.2022 - Current

Responsibilities

  • Utilized clent centered approach to support clients in meeting their personal goals.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in individual settings.
  • Used motivational interviewing skills and establish SMART goals with clients
  • Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
  • Documented behaviors, and non-compliance issues.
  • Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
  • Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.

Volunteer

kip canada
04.2020 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated daily with 3 to 4 families to assist in growth, development, and education to increase potential.
  • Linked clients to other programs provided by agency.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships in culturally-diverse communities.
  • Remained energetic and demonstrated passion for helping clients by applying active listening.
  • Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
  • Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety for program participants and other workers.
  • Assisted with special events or programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.

Mental Health Counselor

Neil Hospital
07.2016 - 07.2019
  • Did intake assessment of 10 to 20 adults with coexisting issues on a regular basis to obtain information related to stress and substance abuse,
  • Developed treatment plans, and schedules depending on the need of individual.
  • Monitored progress and accordingly modified treatment plan.
  • Teaching specific skills regarding problem-solving, and basic life skills
  • Provide counseling to adults , families, and groups using holistic approach and incorporating motivational interviewing to promote optimum level of functioning.
  • Lead psychoeducational groups to discussed topics such as negative effect of alcohol on the brain
  • Collaborated with physicians to determine the effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
  • Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
  • Wrote reports for family and caregivers, documenting progress, challenges, and therapy milestones
  • Developed the referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
  • Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
  • Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow, and restraints.
  • Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.

Clinical Psychology Intern

Bhatia Neuro Psychiatric hospital
06.2016 - 10.2016
  • Observing licensed practitioners and attending 8 hours of daily supervision.
  • Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
  • Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social and medical history obtained from patients, relatives, and other people.
  • Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.


Voluntary Worker

The central Khalsa Orphanage, All Indian Pingalwala Charitable Society
05.2016 - 05.2016
  • Helped in identifying children with emotional and psychological problems and help in changing attitude of children towards education
  • Worked with teachers and parents to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school
  • Assisted with event coordination and on-site support.
  • Managed calendar, set appointments, and prioritized urgent needs.
  • Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
  • Maintained and updated database of information for organization.

Education

Resource Practice Child and family - Inclusive

Humber College
Etobicoke, ON
2021

Addiction and Mental health -

Humber College
Etobicoke, ON
2020

Post Graduate Diploma - Counseling

Guru Nanak Dev University
India Punjab
2016

MA - Psychology Honors

Guru Nanak Dev University
India Punjab
2015

Skills

  • Sound computer knowledge like MS Word
  • Knowledge of harm reduction model and trauma-informed practice
  • Ability to demonstrate strong motivational interviewing skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills and crisis intervention skills
  • Active Listening,Good Verbal and Written Communication
  • Knowledge of community resources, and the social and environmental determinants of health
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Certified life Coach

Languages

Hindi

English

Punjabi

Timeline

Emotional Well-Being Life Coach

Jay Shetty Certification School
09.2022 - Current

Volunteer

kip canada
04.2020 - 06.2021

Mental Health Counselor

Neil Hospital
07.2016 - 07.2019

Clinical Psychology Intern

Bhatia Neuro Psychiatric hospital
06.2016 - 10.2016

Voluntary Worker

The central Khalsa Orphanage, All Indian Pingalwala Charitable Society
05.2016 - 05.2016

Resource Practice Child and family - Inclusive

Humber College

Addiction and Mental health -

Humber College

Post Graduate Diploma - Counseling

Guru Nanak Dev University

MA - Psychology Honors

Guru Nanak Dev University
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