Mia Nichols
MHAW/SSW Student
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Peterborough, OntarioMember since February 10, 2026
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About
- Highly motivated Mental Health & Addictions Worker (MHAW) and Social Service Worker (SSW) student with a strong commitment to client wellbeing and professional excellence
- Demonstrates a deep respect for client-centred, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and harm-reduction practices, and a genuine passion for supporting individuals through complex life challenges
- Strong foundational knowledge of mental health, substance use, crisis response, and psychosocial supports, with the ability to thoughtfully apply theory to practice
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build trust, rapport, and meaningful connections with diverse populations
- Consistently professional, ethical, and reliable, with a clear understanding of confidentiality, boundaries, and organizational policies
- Highly receptive to supervision, feedback, and mentorship, viewing learning as a continuous and collaborative process
- Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and a strong work ethic in both independent and team-based environments
- Skilled in case documentation, organization, and time management, ensuring accurate, respectful, and timely record-keeping
- Committed to equity, cultural humility, and respectful engagement, with an openness to learning from community knowledge and lived experience
- Brings a positive, respectful, and enthusiastic presence, contributing to a supportive and professional work environment
Experience
- Gained hands-on experience through in-class workshops focused on applied skills in mental health, addictions, and social services practice
- Preparing for two upcoming field placements, providing supervised, real-world experience in both clinical and social work settings
- Developing practical competencies in client engagement, assessment, documentation, and professional collaboration
- Eager to apply academic knowledge in dynamic practice environments while continuing to learn from experienced professionals
Education
- Currently enrolled in Mental Health & Addictions Worker (MHAW) and Social Service Worker (SSW) programs
- Completed coursework emphasizing mental health, addictions, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, case management, and ethical practice
- Engaged in experiential learning through applied coursework and skills-based workshops
- Actively developing professional competencies aligned with both clinical and community-based social service settings
