Aanuoluwapo (Aanu) Popoola

• Conducts initial triage for 8-10 young people and their families weekly, using psychosocial assessments to identify clients' needs, risks, and determine appropriate referral pathway.
• Provides brief intervention including counselling, psychoeducation, risk assessment and safety planning for young people and families experiencing mental health challenges.
• Participates in weekly case review meetings and community of practice to present and discuss clients' presentations with the clinical team to inform individual-specific treatment and recommended pathways.
• Provides case management tasks as needed, including liaison and referrals with service providers within and outside headspace. Including Child safety, CYMHS, DFV, Schools, NDIS, GP and other community services to support young people and their families.
• Facilitated group parenting training sessions - Tuning In To Teens (TINT) to educate parents and caregivers on emotion coaching skills to understand and support their teenagers.

• Coordinated care plans for 15-20 clients with complex mental health diagnoses, enhancing client support and service integration.
• Completed psychosocial assessments and care plans, facilitating client linkage to community and specialist mental health services including Dept of Housing, Centrelink, and the Acute Care Team.
• Acted as a liaison between clients, family, community services, and clinical services including Psychiatrist, GPs, ACT, and allied health practitioners to facilitate effective service delivery and client wellbeing.
• Reviewed care plans to evaluate effectiveness and monitor client progress, implementing necessary changes to improve health outcomes.
• Utilised social work and counselling skills such as trauma-informed, solution focused and strength based approaches to inform interventions and continuity of care.
• Received regular supervision and training.

• Managed a caseload of 10-15 Participants on the NDIS to implement individualized supports and effectively utilise their plans.
• Liaised with participants, families, care teams, and stakeholders to deliver tailored support services aligned with individual needs.
• Employed strength-based approach in goal setting and care planning to empower participants and enhance their capacity.
• Maintained comprehensive reports, including progress notes and support coordinator’s reports, ensuring compliance with NDIA requirements.
• .Referred and linked participants to appropriate specialist and mainstream services in line with their goals and funding.

• Conducted chart reviews and psychosocial assessments using Queensland Health psychosocial assessment framework to inform and enhance patient care.
• Provided psychoeducation and referrals, addressing psychosocial barriers to support patient recovery and effective discharge planning.
• Utilised social work theories including systems theory, person-centred and solution-focused approach during assessments and interventions.
• Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate treatment outcomes for patients.
• Engaged in knowledge sharing and collaborated with diverse social workers.

• Assisted participants with daily living tasks to enhance independence, facilitated community access, and provided behaviour support to promote positive interactions.

Delivered short-term interventions for residents, offering 1:1 emotional support and facilitating social group activities to enhance overall well-being.

• Student member representing Griffith University for AASW Social Work accreditation panel.

• Completed nine months of community development and field work in a local community.