Michelle Yu

• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions to promote mental health and well-being, utilizing trauma-informed, client-cantered, neuroscience-informed approaches, and Focused Psychological Strategies (FPS).
• Develop and implement comprehensive case plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to address clients' unique needs.
• Provide specialized support for victims and survivors of sexual assault, employing evidence-based practices to foster recovery.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and relationship building through counselling sessions involving children, caregivers, and siblings.
• Conduct assessments for abuse and neglect, compiling detailed documentation for court reports and follow-up actions.
• Create and deliver goal-oriented psychoeducation programs to enhance clients' coping skills and mental health outcomes.
• Collaborate with external agencies and stakeholders to ensure holistic support and resources for clients.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records, adhering to organizational and legal standards.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices and emerging trends in social work and counselling.
• Provided education and delivered speeches in communities on sexual violence and gender-based violence to raise awareness and foster prevention.
• Delivered mental health support services to clients from diverse age groups and cultural backgrounds, ensuring culturally sensitive and inclusive care.
• Worked extensively with clients experiencing a range of mental health issues, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully managed a caseload of over 150 clients, ensuring timely and effective intervention strategies.
• Implemented creative counselling techniques that improved client engagement and outcomes.
• Received commendations from supervisors for outstanding dedication to client care and advocacy.
• Actively participated in community education initiatives on sexual violence and gender-based violence, enhancing community awareness and support networks.

• Supported children and young people with complex needs in residential care by establishing therapeutic relationships.
• Developed and implemented positive behaviour support and safety plans, focusing on trauma-informed and strengths-based practices.
• Documented and reported daily activities and incidents, ensuring accurate and thorough case records.
• Facilitated mental, emotional, and educational growth through structured activities and interventions.
• Provided crisis intervention and mental health support to clients in challenging situations.

Key Achievements:

• Played a crucial role in improving the mental health and social-emotional well-being of over 80 children and young people.
• Successfully managed crises using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques, resulting in reduced incidents.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans that significantly improved client outcomes.