Aishwarya Mohan
Bendigo,VIC
Summary
Reflecting on my experiences in the crisis and acute team, community sector and NDIS, I am confident that the invaluable insights gained will seamlessly translate into the realm of hospital social work. My exposure to diverse client needs and complex support coordination has cultivated a versatile skill set crucial for addressing the multifaceted challenges prevalent in a hospital setting. Compassionate Clinical Social Worker with Bendigo Health for a year of experience in conducting psychosocial assessments, counselling and advocating for clients in various organizations with appropriate referrals. History of encouraging and empowering clients toward improved self-esteem and decision making.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
Bendigo Health
02.2024 - Current
- Facilitated skill-building groups for clients, focusing on coping strategies, stress reduction techniques, and self-care practices.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and providing ongoing support.
- Maximized client engagement in treatment by employing motivational interviewing techniques, building rapport, and addressing barriers to change.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
- Developed crisis intervention protocols that effectively addressed emergent mental health concerns among the client population served by the agency.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
FIELD PLACEMENT STUDENT
Real Life Assistants
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with support coordination, support facilitation, and advocacy teams
- Shadowed supervisors closely to gain insights into daily operations and procedures
- Conducted research on various topics to support NDIS findings for clients
- Played a key role in the development of plan reviews to enhance client support and outcomes
- Innovatively developed a comprehensive review process for previously reviewed plan reviews
- Organized and facilitated coffee clubs to engage clients in conversations for their well-being
- Conducted regular staff check-ins to maintain effective communication and team cohesion
- Demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing the unique needs of clients in the NDIS context
- Applied critical thinking and problem-solving skills to enhance the overall effectiveness of support services.
FIELD PLACEMENT STUDENT
Edu Play
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Built strong, lasting relationships with lucrative clients by utilizing active listening, effective communication and dynamic interpersonal skills
- Shadowed fully qualified professionals to gain a deep understanding of assessment, intervention and consultation processes
- Implemented activities to help clients build important skills for work and personal needs
- Maintained positive working relationships with fellow staff and management.
INTERN
Shakuntala Poddar Welfare Foundation
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Supported various program activities, assisting with administrative tasks
- Created status reports on operational activities
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning
- Worked closely with writing team and senior creative staff to achieve shared vision.
CONTENT WRITER
Umeed: A drop of hope
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Plan and design social media posts
- Strategizing and amplifying to reach potential targets
- Performed 4 tasks in 4 weeks in the departments of social work, marketing, HR & finance
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content
- Brainstormed, researched and contributed content ideas that appealed to target audience.
FIELD PLACEMENT STUDENT
Navajyothi Trust Children
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Gathered information from staff to produce relevant content based on current activities and organization updates
- Taught academics
- Conducted workshops for overall personality development for children
- Implemented activities to help clients build important skills for work and personal needs
- Collaborated with team members to develop process improvement models.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIAL WORK -
University of Wollongong
12.2023
BACHELORS IN ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE -
University of Mumbai
01.2020
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Records Management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professionalism
- Time Management and Organizational skills
- Emotional Support
- Evidence-based practices
- Treatment Planning
- Facilitating groups
- Recordkeeping and documentation
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
Bendigo Health
02.2024 - Current
FIELD PLACEMENT STUDENT
Real Life Assistants
07.2023 - 10.2023
FIELD PLACEMENT STUDENT
Edu Play
07.2022 - 11.2022
INTERN
Shakuntala Poddar Welfare Foundation
11.2021 - 12.2021
CONTENT WRITER
Umeed: A drop of hope
09.2021 - 10.2021
FIELD PLACEMENT STUDENT
Navajyothi Trust Children
08.2017 - 10.2017
BACHELORS IN ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE -
University of Mumbai
MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIAL WORK -
University of Wollongong
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