Rajan Kattambally is applying for a counsellor position at Youth Link. He has over 5 years of experience providing mental health, addictions, and disabilities counselling in clinical and community settings. His experience includes facilitating groups for issues like substance abuse, mental health disorders, anger management and relapse prevention. He is proficient in assessments, treatment planning, individual and group counselling, and maintaining clinical documentation. He has strong communication, collaboration, and crisis intervention skills developed through his various roles supporting vulnerable clients.

1. RAJAN KATTAMBALLY M.S.W, RSW.
7321 Darcel Avenue, Mississauga, L4T 2X4
Tel: (647) 769-2484, E-mail: psychosociotheray89@gmail.com
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COUNSELLOR # 950
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Over 5 years of experience providing assessments, mental health, disabilities and addictions
counselling; Strong crisis intervention, problem solving, Stress Management skills in clinical setting
• Proven experience with practices in harm reduction, addiction recovery, including psycho-social/
behavioral challenges; utilize best practices in the development of individual goals and support plans
in the treatment of substance abuse, correctional setting, homelessness and HIV/AIDS
• Capable of maintaining order and composure in situations of crisis and high stress alongside
managing the well-being, health and safety of clients
• Sound knowledge and experience in individual, couple, family and group counselling and
psychotherapy with adult, youth, seniors and children and MVA clients
• Experience in working with vulnerable adults and youths with homelessness
• Familiar with assessment tools like Beck Depression inventory, Beck anxiety inventory, Columbia
suicide rating scale, suicide risk and safety planning
• Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills with proficiency in case notes and report-
writing; fluent in English, Malayalam and proficient in Hindi, Tamil
• Keen knowledge of psycho social rehabilitation and therapeutic modalities- CBT, DBT, SFT and
Mindfulness
• Experience and confidence in working clients with substance abuse and mental health issues, ability
to intake assessment and provide client advocacy
• Excellent knowledge of the GTA with a valid “G” Driver’s License, reliable vehicle and insurance and
recent vulnerable police check long with professional liability insurance
• Over 3 years experience in conducting Anger management, relapse prevention groups
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Social Worker Oct.2016-present
Psychiatric setting
89 Queensway, Mississauga
• Meet with clients with various psychiatric conditions to provide 1:1 counseling, goal-
setting, and recovery support, identify patients strengths and needs
• Assisting clients build structure and routine in their day, as well as find employment
• Facilitate groups for individuals experiencing mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders,
utilizing a standardized treatment manual
• Contacting patients for appointments, and group attendance
• Documenting and note taking after sessions in electronic medical record
• Liaise with other community partners, case managers, and agencies
• Provide information of community resources and offer support for clients in the process
of ODSP/OW, hosing, shelter
• Keep records of individual and groups sessions electronically
• Work as part of team, and under direction of physician and clinic staff
Social Worker ( Part time) Jan. 2016- Agug.2016
ATI Foundation 3001 Markham Road Scarborough
• Support clients and caregivers information about external community resources
• Supervision and monitoring of client and teach functional skills
• Support clients and caregivers information about external community resources

2. • RAJAN KATTAMBALLY PAGE 2
jennyraj2008@gmail.com(647) 769-2484
• Plan/ Implement individualized programs that encompass a person-centered approach
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and attend staff trainings
• Conduct individual and family counselling for the clients and families
• Conduct intake and provide referrals, plan conduct outreach and field trips
• Facilitate relationship, skills and help them to get integrate with society
Social Worker /Therapist Feb. 2014- July 2016
The Family Enhancement Centre Brampton, ON.
• Provide psychological assessments, conduct Individual, couple, family and group counselling for
male and female clients and offer crisis counselling along with safety planning
• Provide psychological assessments, I:1 and group interventions for the clients with anxiety,
depression, mood disorders and other psychiatric disorders
• Provide CBT for the clients as based on clients issues, deliver program development
• Consult family doctors and other professionals in relation with clients’ needs
• Provide psycho social education to promote mental health and family life
• Assist the clients in navigating delivery networks and find resource from the community
• Prepare case notes electronically and submit to the director on a timely basis
• Facilitate anger management group for youths and adults
RAJAN KATTAMBALLY PAGE 2
jennyraj2008@gmail.com(647) 769-2484
Intake Counsellor/ Group Facilitator Sep. 2014 – Sep.2015
John Howard Society of Toronto- Scarborough
• Performed intakes for OW and ODSP clients, facilitate groups and provide information regarding
agency programs and community resources
• Ensured client confidentiality and privacy while assessing client needs and provide immediate support
by referring individuals to appropriate services , accompanied clients to the drug Treatment Court
• Provided assessment planning, supportive counselling and conflict resolution for the residents of the
houses under John Howard Society of Toronto
• Provided counselling and referrals services to the homeless and Partners assault clients
• Performed intakes and facilitate group sessions for anger management and substance abuse
programs, such as relapse prevention; provide on-going brief solution focused therapy
• Conducted outreach with different agencies in the Toronto region
• Maintained logs, files, records and prepare monthly statistics and agency statistic
Respite Worker (CHAP) Jan.2014-Dec.201
Community Helpers Active Partners, Mississauga
• Provided safe, stimulating support to clients with physical and behavioral challenges
• Conducted client intakes and needs assessments to determine types of services and assistance
• Networked with non-profit organizations, promoted the services and referred, as needed.
EDUCATION
IMaster’s Degree in Social Work(Medical and Psychiatric Social Work) 1998
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, India (RSW with OCSWS & SSWS, OASWS)
TRAINING
Depression Care Training Certificate- Homewood Health Guelph 2016
Medication Administration Certificate- Humber College 2015
ASSIST- Suicide Prevention Skill Training - Humber College, Etobicoke 2015
CPI Training - Dorvict Home and Healthcare Services, North York 2015
WHMIS Training Toronto 2015
Respite Worker Certificate - Community Helpers Active Partners (CHAP), Mississauga 2013
First Aid/ CPR Certificate - St. John’s Ambulance, Mississauga 2012
HIV/AIDS Orientation Certificate - PHAN, Mississauga
2012
REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

3. RAJAN KATTAMBALLY
7321 Darcel Avenue, Mississauga, On, L4T 2X4
Tel: (647) 769-2484, E-mail: psychosociotherapy89@gmail.com
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The Manager
Youth Link
747 Warden Avenue
Scarborough, ON.
Re: Cpunsellor # 950
Dear Manager
Please accept my résumé in application Counsellor which was advertised in Indeed Website. I
came across your website as I was researching opportunities that would make full use of my honed skills
in addictions and mental health, disabilities and behavioral challenges. I have been involved in several
roles that have included respite care and group facilitation, demonstrating my communication skills,
dedication and keenness to collaborate in settings where mutual respect and safety enhance the overall
experience of clients. I have seen that you share my similar values and I would really like to further
augment the vision of your organization. My experience working with homeless people and diverse
community in residential setting would be an asset for this position. As a therapist in Family Enhancement
Centre and experience in Hospital setting gave strong practical knowledge in assessment, diagnosis,
treatment and evaluation of the individual, interpersonal and social issues through the use of social work
knowledge, skills, interventions and strategies to assist individuals, families, groups and communities to
help the to function positively in the counsellinge society. My experience 1:1 with addiction clients,
experience in facilitating Anger management, relapse prevention, harm reduction group would be an
asset for this position. My experience as Clinical social worker gave me ample experience in 1:1
counselling, facilitating group sessions for clients with mental health disorders, writing clinical notes,
progress reports
My experience in the John Howard Society gave me experience in providing assessment, planning,
supportive counselling, education, advocacy, conflict resolution, community integration harm reduction,
education, follow up and referrals to the clients from different cultural settings. In my roles within
healthcare and community settings, I have gained valuable knowledge and experience in performing
intakes and needs assessments as well as coordinating referrals, community outreach, case manageme nt,
life skills training and crisis intervention. Such skills have also equipped me with the ability to provide
immediate triage to clients those who experiencing mental health, addiction issues and homelessness. My
array of skills also extends to treatment planning, individual and group counselling and networking,
further nourishing my scope of awareness on programs and services in the community that will contribute
to the welfare, health, safety and independence of various client groups.
Having worked in the Region of Peel and Toronto area, I have built excellent travelling knowledge of
the GTA. I am willing and capable of providing a clean, safe and accessible atmosphere through
housekeeping duties, food preparation and accompanying clients on leisure activities and daily errands,
including doctors’ appointments, shopping and clothes laundering. Nonetheless, I would like to emphasize
my professional demeanor in communication, cultural sensitivity, team cohesion, attention to detail and
problem-solving to provide excellence in patient support and follow-up.
I am confident that my ample lived experience, professional skills and knowledge will prove to be
an asset for Youth Link and would welcome opportunity for an interview at your earliest convenience. I
may be contacted via telephone at (647) 769-2484 or via e-mail at jennyraj2008@gmail.com. Thank you
for your attention and careful consideration.
Sincerely
Rajan Kattambally