Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Hi there, My name is Qinying Wang and I go by Kim (She/her/hers) I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and MSW graduate from the University of Toronto with experience in mental health, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, and community-based care. My practice spans children, youth, adults, older adults, and families experiencing complex mental health, relational, trauma-related, and psychosocial concerns, grounded in culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and client-centred care. In my current clinical role, I conduct daily psychosocial and risk assessments, provide brief and ongoing counselling, support crisis intervention and safety planning, and deliver case management and care coordination based on clients’ clinical and psychosocial needs. My work often involves clinical triage, service navigation, psychoeducation, referral coordination, and helping clients access appropriate internal, external, and community-based supports across fast-paced and private practice settings. Across my clinical and community roles, I have worked with diverse and marginalized communities in both English and Mandarin, with a particular interest in youth mental health, family relationships, cross-cultural practice, and equitable access to care. My approach is integrative and draws from evidence-informed modalities, including IFS, CBT, ACT, SFBT, EFT, and relational and systemic frameworks, including SSLD-informed thinking where relevant. I am also interested in bridging clinical practice, community advocacy, and research, particularly in the areas of mental health equity, culturally responsive care, and family wellbeing.
Conduct 6–10 daily biopsychosocial assessments/brief or short-term virtual counselling for clients and their families across the lifespan (ages 0–75) and coordinate with community stakeholders to develop integrated treatment and care plans.
Conducted English/Mandarin focus groups with Asian youth and families using trauma-informed approaches Performed thematic analysis on 10+ hours of interview data using NVivo, identifying key themes related to racial discrimination experiences
Supervise, train, and mentor a team of 50+ crisis hotline volunteers. Provide real-time coaching in suicide risk assessment, de-escalation, and collaborative safety planning to ensure ethical, trauma-informed service delivery. Deliver culturally responsive, single-session and brief telephonic interventions in Mandarin for youth and adults (ages 16+) from newcomer and equity-deserving communities facing acute psychosocial crises. Conduct weekly psychosocial assessments to identify complex client needs. Coordinate tailored community referrals and navigate local resources to ensure seamless access to mental health, primary care, and ongoing social supports. Develop and facilitate multi-session, DBT and CBT-informed psychoeducational workshops for adults and seniors (ages 25–65). Facilitate weekly walk-and-talk reflective sessions for volunteers, integrating somatic-sensitive, trauma-informed, and self-reflective approaches to strengthen emotional regulation, burnout prevention, and crisis-support presence. Provide constructive feedback and mentorship during monthly supervision meetings, fostering a supportive, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment for volunteers to enhance service quality.
Designed and developed an online self-help course program for adults and families, applying the SSLD framework to support individuals with diverse mental health needs Created and facilitated 4-week psychoeducational group sessions for Italian couples, enhancing communication and relationship-building skills Spearheaded the creation of digital emotional coaching tools, including a chatbot based on SSLD principles and a training bot for C-PTSD group facilitation designed for the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Social Work group course Designed and co-developed an online-based self-learning course on responsive assertiveness and hostility management for adults Coordinated and co-facilitated international live workshops and webinars with Prof. Ka Tat Tsang (Coursera, Tsinghua University, Wuhan University), engaging 100+ participants worldwide. Topics included youth with anxiety, couples, senior care (dementia), and post-stroke care, integrating SSLD-based approaches to relationships, caregiving, and overall well-being Managed a team of 3+ volunteers and work-study students, fostering collaboration, task delegation, and timely project delivery
Facilitated 6-session seasonal, strengths-based programs for neurodiverse youth (ages 12-16) experiencing ASD, ADHD, and school refusal, targeting emotional regulation and coping skills. Designed therapeutic curricula featuring sensory-motor activities (e.g., Simon Says) and breathing activities (e.g., Dragon Breathing) to target impulse control, attentional focus, and response inhibition. Applied trauma-informed, client-centred, and anti-oppressive approaches in crisis situations to de-escalate conflict, support resilience, and maintain a safe and supportive community environment
Delivered weekly individual and co-counselling sessions for youth and families, as well as university students, in English and Mandarin, applying techniques from CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care Conducted comprehensive intake assessments and maintained timely clinical notes in CRMS, ensuring compliance with agency and accreditation standards Linked outreach clients to culturally relevant, gender-responsive, and needs-based community resources (mental health, housing, settlement, crisis lines), strengthening transferable skills in discharge planning, case coordination, and resource navigation Designed and co-facilitated psychoeducational, ACT-based, and CBT-based groups and community workshops for youths (ages 12-18) and seniors (ages 65+), promoting resilience, social inclusion, and mental health, fostering engagement among marginalized youth and families Actively participated in interdisciplinary teamwork through case conferences, departmental meetings, and weekly supervision to ensure coordinated and holistic care