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paula dyson

@pauladyson

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I am an empathetic coach and licensed social worker driving transformative client and system growth.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek coaching or clinical roles where I can facilitate transformation, develop integrative programs, mentor professionals, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in community-focused, trauma-informed settings.

I am an empathetic coach and registered social worker with a strong commitment to unlocking human and systems potential during transformational change. I run an independent coaching and consulting practice focused on professional and personal growth.

Since 2013 I have worked as a clinician and peer mentor within a regional health authority, providing assessments, counselling, crisis and risk management, and leadership mentoring to students and colleagues. I emphasize trauma-informed approaches and psychoeducation in my clinical work.

I designed and implemented integrative, assertive case management programs for adults with severe and persistent mental health and substance use issues, introducing innovative engagement methodologies and strengthening community capacity through collaboration and advocacy.

I bring expertise in clinical coaching, group facilitation, program development, interdisciplinary communication, and practical skills across evidence-based modalities. I am passionate about creating positive outcomes and facilitating sustainable change for clients, teams, and communities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Coach - Solopreneur

Current

Centrepoint Coaching

May 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Established an independent coaching and consulting practice to unlock human and systems potential during transformational change, facilitating professional and personal growth for clients and community groups.

Coaching Program Development Facilitation Change Management Counselling

Current

Clinician / Peer Mentor

Current

Interior Health Authority

Jan 2013 - Present (12 years 9 months)

Mentored students and staff while conducting assessments, counselling, and developing crisis and risk management plans; enhanced team and community capacity through interdisciplinary collaboration and leadership coaching.

Assessments Counselling Crisis Management Risk Assessment Interdisciplinary Collaboration Program Development Leadership Coaching

Social Worker - ICM

Interior Health Authority

Jul 2011 - Oct 2013 (2 years 3 months)

Designed and implemented an assertive intensive case management program for adults with severe mental health and substance use issues, improving engagement and strengthening community advocacy and support pathways.

Case Management Treatment Planning Crisis Intervention Advocacy Community Engagement Trauma Informed Care Legislative Tools

Community Mental Health Social Worker

Interior Health Authority

Aug 2008 - Sep 2011 (3 years 1 month)

Served as a generalist clinician in rural mental health and substance use services, delivering short-term individual assessments and evidence-based treatments while tracking outcomes and managing risk.

Individual Therapy Assessments Program Development Risk Management Rural Health