Henry Ly

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Social Worker with over 20 years of clinical, mental health, and community social work experience across Alberta and British Columbia. Proven expertise in complex case management, multidisciplinary mental health teams, and trauma-informed group facilitation. Fully committed to evidence-based practices, harm reduction, and empowering children, youth, and families.

Program Coordinator / Social Worker 2 - BC North Okanagan Friendship Center

(2023-04 - 2026-08)

• Facilitated the weekly Fathers Circle support group, guiding 8 to 12 participants per session through parenting education, mental health strategies, and positive coping mechanisms.
• Integrated Indigenous cultural practices—including sweat lodges, powwows, smudging, and restorative justice circles—to support client healing and cultural connection.
• Provided direct advocacy and navigation for fathers dealing with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).
• Managed intake assessments and coordinated direct warm-handoff referrals to community partners such as Canadian Mental Health and Turning Points.

Social Worker - BC Interior Health Authority

(2017-09 - 2022-10)

• Maintained an active clinical caseload of up to 35 clients, coordinating multi-agency care plans and conducting client case conferences.
• Performed rigorous mental health and cognitive evaluations, including Mini-Mental State Examinations (MMSE) and Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) depression scales.
• Collaborated closely within a multidisciplinary psychiatric team under lead psychiatrists to manage admission, treatment planning, and discharge.

Therapist / Social Worker 3 - Prairie Ridge / Alberta Health Services

(2009-03 - 2017-06)

• Provided individual mental health and addiction counseling utilizing evidence-based modalities.
• Facilitated psycho-educational and process-oriented group therapy sessions for adult populations.
• Conducted structured admission intake assessments and established collaborative community resource links to ensure continuity of care.

Therapist - Temp Position (Mental Health) - Lethbridge Adult Mental Health Clinic / Alberta Health Services

(2016-06 - 2017-02)

• Case-managed a high-acuity caseload of 40 clients, performing DSM-5 provisional diagnoses and provincially approved mental health assessments.
• Facilitated weekly concurrent group therapy and delivered daily one-on-one psychosocial counseling from a harm-reduction perspective.
• Consulted weekly with staff psychiatrists for client medication reviews and interagency case conferences.

Social Worker II - Claresholm for Mental Health and Addictions / Calgary Health Region

(2006-01 - 2009-02)

• Delivered one-on-one addiction counseling and conducted structured group therapy within a regional mental health facility.
• Participated in weekly clinical supervision and contributed to multidisciplinary case reviews alongside attending psychiatrists.

Internship (Child and Family Services) - Children Services in Lethbridge

(2006-09 - 2006-12)

• Prepared Family Enhancement Agreements and successfully presented Temporary Guardianship Applications in family court.
• Collaborated directly with school teachers, counselors, and principals to assess child welfare and home environments.

Rehabilitation Community Worker II - Peak Vocational Services Ltd

(2000-06 - 2005-08)

• Created and executed Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and behavioral support plans for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Co-facilitated life skills groups and educated families on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Bachelor of Social Work Degree (Registered Social Worker) - University of Calgary (2002-05 - 2006-05)

Diploma of General Studies - Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology - Lethbridge College (2004-04)