Suzette Mclarty MSW, RSW

Experience

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  Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

  Jun 2000 - Oct 2017

  - Outpatient integrated research/clinical service, working within a harm reduction framework, incorporating medical treatment for the ill effects of addiction- Determining specific needs, goals, characteristics, problems, stage of change and eligibility into the program and overall treatment. - Managing the Resource Room which includes facilitating access to harm reduction supplies- Providing client-centered psychosocial support and assisting clients in accessing and maintaining housing, build and maintain relationships with landlords, and/or appropriate housing providers- Motivating clients to seek further treatment and remain abreast of appropriate resources- Supporting clients to access basic necessities; providing access to options for income support; supporting client development of life skills- Operating weekly skills development groups along with other client special events- Liaising with other services and community agencies to coordinate care for clients including linking clients to community supports, liaising with their community providers, and being a strong advocate to help clients access social determinants of health. - Participating in project development, program design and community engagement in the efforts of building a continuum of housing options for AMS clients- Routinely monitor the client’s general health and well-being and provide advice, psychoeducation and support as appropriate -Supporting self-efficacy according to a Motivational Interviewing (MI) approach including activities such as early intervention, relapse prevention, crisis intervention, follow-up and aftercare.- Maintain a collaborative, inclusive approach to case management by participating in team meetings and case conferences regarding care planning for patients Show less - Contributing to the organization and optimal functioning of in-patient and ED - Promoting the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu as a member of an interprofessional team. - Contributing and participating in the assessment of designated patients and providing them direct patient care. - Accompanying patients for medical clearance, residential and community facilities as needed- Communicating both verbally and in writing about behavioural observations, assessments and patient's response to care interventions, - Assuming an active role in maintaining both dynamic and static security elements of the program and service including participating in conflict resolution and intervening appropriately during a crisis- Participate in training new staff and an Interdisciplinary champion for various policy initiatives Show less

  • Case Worker

    May 2017 - Oct 2017

  • Program Assistant

    Jun 2000 - May 2017
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  P.H.A.B.I.S (Peel Halton Acquired Brain Injury Services)

  Jan 2005 - Jun 2006

  Client Services Facilitator

  - Community re-entry programming for adults with acquired brain injury (ABI)- Maintained a secure, highly structural environment- Supported clients to develop and maintain adaptive life skills to facilitate reintegration into the community- Engaged clients in a variety of individual and small group activities to develop and expand recreational, social, functional, and vocational interests and abilities- Assisted clients in everyday needs (ADL, medications, enemas, accucheck, insulin)- Maintained documentation in client records- Communicated clients responses to care with team during report- Maintained current knowledge of programs policies, reports and documentation Show less

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  University of Toronto Accessibility Services

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

  Social Work Intern

  - Located appropriate resources for students- Reviewed and recorded student files in computer system- Triaged students and registered them with the service- Participated in student orientation and transition programs- Attended weekly counsellor and staff meetings- Compiled information for annual Ministry report- Mentored and Supported students in academic and life strategies

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  Humber College Counselling Services: From Intention to Action (FITA)

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2016

  Clinical Social Work Intern

  - Provided personal and academic counselling in individual meetings with students to develop coping skills and learning strategies- Administered and scored tests including MBSF36, MBTI, LASSI, BASC2, Nelson Denny, , Nelson Denny, Strong Interest Inventory (SII)- Practiced CBT, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Anti-Oppressive Practice- Collaboratively developed tools with students to cope with stress, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem- Worked on strategies to balance school, life, and work- Worked with students on ways to develop healthy habits around sleep, nutrition, and exercise- Helped students to manage procrastination and develop organization skills- Assisted students develop ways to cope with culture shock and adjustment to life, as well as, navigate the universities administrative and academic systems- Provided strategies for students to develop academic skills (reading, writing, test preparation, study habits)- Worked with students to cope with academic challenges and academic probation- Explored identity and transition issues (cultural, sexual, disability, educational, career, personal)- Helped students to gain insight into unhelpful thinking habits and patterns of behaviour- Case Conceptualization and presentations to supervisors and inter-disciplinary team Show less

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  University of Toronto

  Oct 2017 - now

  - Supervising the day to day work of the mental health Accessibility Adviser team - Providing case management leadership in the provision of academic accommodations in a university setting for students with disabilities. - Reviewing new registration packages upon request and assigning new intakes to members of the team. - Providing training for new Accessibility Advisers- Providing input into the development of effective practices, procedures and processes to ensure the effective delivery of accessible services and supports within Accessibility Services. - Work with staff and faculty to develop effective accommodations in complex circumstances considering the academic integrity of the program of study, safety to self and others, due process and effective cost management. - Liaise with Academic Progress & Support and Crisis as well as registrars and faculty within academic programs. - Attending meetings and makes presentations within and outside the University community that promote an understanding of the work of Accessibility Services and the needs of students with disabilities. - Providing input into effective communication strategies for students, faculty and staff. - Maintaining a caseload of students with disabilities with an emphasis on expertise in specific areas of disability, with the capacity to accommodate other students studying on a full or part time basis in a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. T- Acting as a consultant on disability issues to faculty across the University, academic and administrative staff, as well as students. - Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships of mutual support with academic programs within the University Show less -Perform an assessment of students’ needs during a comprehensive interview-Request and review appropriate medical/psychological documentation-Develop, recommend and implement accommodations and strategies based on the individual student’s disability -Evaluate and modify existing accommodations and assist the students in self-monitoring the effectiveness of accommodations -Make referrals both within and outside the department as appropriate-Facilitate the student’s knowledge about his/her disability, addressing the strengths and challenges the disability brings to their academic pursuits and their navigation of academic and residential environments-Assessing, making recommendations and providing appropriate documentation to support the use of funding-Representing Accessibility Services on designated University committees pertaining to students with a disability; promoting awareness and providing information about the Service-Maintaining an awareness of current research being conducted around accommodations and their effectiveness; and embracing the Service’s principles of equity and inclusion. -Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships of mutual support with academic programs within the University. Show less

  • Mental Health Team Lead

    Jul 2019 - now

  • Accessibility Adviser

    Oct 2017 - now
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  The Shift Collab

  Dec 2017 - now

  Registered Social Worker; Psychotherapist

  (Part time - Independent Contractor)- Offering psychotherapy services in- person and video to individuals and couples - Practice in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT),Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and IPSPT, Gottman's Method Couples Therapy (Completed the Level 1 -2 Training), Clinical Trauma Professional, Anger Management Treatment Professional