LISA ILIADIS

Registered Occupational Therapist Psychology Graduate

Mississauga, ON 647-***-**** adz6tq@r.postjobfree.com

Highlights

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness

Teach gratitude, meditation and breathing techniques.

Offer supportive counseling, job coaching and re-activation programming

Highly skilled in building therapeutic rapport and meeting patients where they’re at

Founder and moderator of online support group for patients with genetic conditions

Trained in palliative care

Coursework and personal exploration of CBT, mind-body connection, exposure therapy, re-activation therapy, Goal Management Training, Therapeutic Journaling and end-of-life legacy project guidance

Work Experience

TSR Clinics (November 2021 – ongoing)

Long and Short Term Disability

Occupational Therapist Psychotherapist Employment Coach

-Provide psychotherapy-based care using DBT and CBT approaches

-Offer encouragement and inspiration based on patient narratives and creative exploration of self

-Teach assertiveness and communication skills to patients living with depression and anxiety

Complex Injury Rehab Inc. (May 2015 – May 2021)

Clinical Service Manager Occupational Therapist

Neurorehabilitation and Complex Injuries

-Used psycho-educational approach to care

-Managed caseload of complex patients (i.e. brain injury, amputation, burns, trauma)

-Assessed level of disability via in-home assessment of cognition, physical function, mood, safety and accessibility

-Supported clients in efforts to return to life roles, self-care, leisure interests and work

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center (Apr 2015 – Dec 2016)

Occupational Therapist

General Medicine and Stroke unit

-Provided emotional support to elderly, palliative patients

-Collaborated with multi-disciplinary general medicine team

-Identified patient goals and needs

-Supported discharge planning

-Supported clients in efforts to return to life roles, self-care, leisure interests and work

CogniHealth (Dec 2011 – April 2015)

Owner Occupational Therapist Complex Case Management

Medical-legal Consultation

-Documented patient impairments and progress

-Provided support, psycho-education, and neuro rehabilitation to adult with brain injuries

-Supported clients in efforts to return to life roles, self-care, leisure interests and work

Neuro Rehab Services Inc. NRS Inc. (2001 – 2011)

Occupational Therapist

Neurorehabilitation

Canadian Armed Forces Reserves (1995 – 1998)

Canadian Grenadier Guards Infantry Unit

-Advanced from Recruit to rank of Corporal

-Trained in administration, finance and ceremonial duties

Education

McMaster University (1999 – 2001)

Bachelor of Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy

McGill University (1995 – 1998)

Business Administration and Management Certificate Coursework

McGill University (1991 – 1994)

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Boards / Volunteerism

Genetic Aortic Disorders Association (GADA) Canada (2012 – Ongoing)

Board Director Patient Advocate

-Moderator for online support group of over 200 members

-Raised 5 million dollars in grants

-Co-founder of the Montalcino Aortic Consortium

Heart House Hospice

Friendly Visitor (2010 – Ongoing)

-Record-breaking donations generated by my personal campaign

Trillium Health Partners

Past Keynote Speaker Event Volunteer (2011 – 2019)

-Record-breaking donations generated by my personal campaign

University of Toronto, McMaster University, Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (2011 – 2015)

-Keynote speaker for OSOT conference

-Former tutorial facilitator at both University of Toronto and McMaster University

Qualifications

Registrant in good standing with The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)

Member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

Certification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Certified Palliative Care Provider

Progressive Goal Attainment (PGAP) Provider Certification

Certified BrainFx 360 Assessor

DBT Training

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

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