Experience

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  Ciusss du centre-sud-de-l'île-de-montréal

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2018

  Human relations agent / educator, department of youth protection (dpj)

  Human Relations Agent:● Manage the group home program, aligning operations with group needs and legal requirements.● Lead a team addressing challenges of youngsters dealing with addiction and escaping.● Act as a social worker, guiding families through legal measures mandated by the Youth Protection Act.● Represent files at the Youth Court and Superior Court, providing presence and authorized testimony.● Offered psycho-social services, created intervention plans, prepared individuals for court, and supported families.● Engage parents in signing service agreement contracts under the Health and Social Services Act.● Participate in intervention cells, consultation meetings, clinical committees, and supervisions.● Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams locally and in other provinces for specific cases.● Make decisions regarding accommodation, extensions, returns to the family environment, and custody exchanges.● Author revision and recommendation reports for the Youth Court.● Conduct daily meetings, providing resources and clinical activities to reduce risks in family environments.Educator:● Foster meaningful relationships with young individuals, facilitating direct interventions with adolescents in need.● Apply cognitive-behavioral, developmental, and psychoeducational approaches for tailored interventions.● Ensure legal compliance by meticulously updating daily documentation for files.● Develop intervention plans and conduct individual meetings related to placement and strategies.● Evaluate, manage, and provide workforce preparation training for youth.● Implement measures to assess and improve skills, enhancing youth autonomy. Show less

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  Université de montréal

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Research assistant

  • Participate in research on the intergenerational transmission of social adjustment issues.• Study socio-emotional development of children 0–5 years and on parent-child relationships.• Assist in deepening the ontogenesis of aggression and violence.

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  Queen elizabeth health complex/complexe de santé reine elizabeth

  Jan 2010 - now

  Guidance counselor / psychotherapist

  ● Offer career counselling and psychotherapy services in private practice.● Provide individual, couple and family services to adults dealing with various issues including stress, anxiety, depression, career reorientation, trauma, history of abuse, personal/interpersonal conflict, personality and mood disorders, burnout, addiction, and cultural adaptation, among others.

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  The argyle institute of human relations

  Sept 2010 - Jan 2022

  Psychotherapist

  ● Offer career counselling and psychotherapy services.● Co-lead and organize a free online group therapy program across Quebec. This program was funded by the Community Health and Social Services Network (CHSSN) and helped over 258 individuals during COVID-19 pandemic, and was facilitated by a group of 12 therapists offering therapy online. Subjects included individuals suffering from anxiety, stress, depression, mourning, eating disorders, intimacy issues, emotional management for men, ADHD, and couples support. ● Member of the admission committee at the Argyle for 3 years: Evaluating new Argyle therapist admissions, interviewing them, and assessing if they are aligned with the Argyle mission and value system. ● Evaluate candidates and interview them for a CEO candidate for the Argyle institute. Evaluate their management, administrative, human relations, and conflict resolution skills as well as their understanding and their capability to fulfill their role in their respective positions. Show less

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  Mcgill university

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Psychotherapy intern

  ● Practically supervise a recorded internship integrating several theoretical models used according to the client’s needs.● Assist, support and guide university students in a variety of concerns including family and school stress, various interpersonal problems, career choices and reorientation, anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, anger, etc.

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  Samson medical clinic

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Guidance counselor / psychotherapist

  ● Offer career counselling and psychotherapy services in private practice.● Working with a team of GMF as the therapist of reference and meet with some of them to discuss clinical cases.● Offer support and psychotherapy services for the clinic patients including work-related depression, anxiety, burnout, re-evaluation, and re-orientation. ● After establishing an intervention plan, recommend a plan of action and evaluate the prognosis.

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  Association des psychothérapeutes du québec

  Jan 2022 - now

  President of the board of directors

  ● Collaborate with the executive committee, including the Treasurer and Vice President, to make informed decisions that shape the organization's direction.● Actively participate in key strategic discussions and contribute to the overall decision-making process.● Make final decisions based on shared insights and information to ensure the effective functioning of the APQ.● Develop overarching strategies and priorities that align with the organization's mission.● Offer support to critical committees, including Communications & Social Media, Interprovincial Affairs, finance and Equity. Show less