Ali Carter
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Experienced Head School Psychologist with a comprehensive background in providing psychological services to school communities. Strengths include strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to forge effective multi-disciplinary collaborations. Have developed and implemented targeted interventions that improved students' well-being and academic performance. Demonstrated impact in fostering positive learning environments and improved student well being.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Head School Psychologist
Cranbrook School
Bellevue Hill , NSW
01.2015 - 05.2025
- Conducted psychometric assessments to diagnose psychological disorders.
- Assisted in the development of psychoeducational programs for children with learning disabilities.
- Conducted psychological evaluations using standard assessment tools.
- Developed treatment plans based on clinical assessment findings.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care for students.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to clients with mental health issues.
- Educated clients about coping strategies for managing symptoms of mental illness..
- Maintained detailed case notes and updated treatment plans as needed and oversaw as such for all team members
- Developed crisis intervention and support plans for clients at risk of self-harm or harming others.
- Provided support and guidance to student families
- Talked with family members during period when patients could not self-advocate.
- Designed psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs.
- Counseling support for students, staff and families.
- Treated patients using psychological therapies CBT, SFT, DBT, ACT, EFT, NARRATIVE THERAPY, MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING
- Developed school policies and procedures related to mental well being and whole student care
- Evaluated effectiveness of counseling or educational programs within the school.
- Administered standardized psychological tests.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams that assess the needs of special education students.
- Developed and implemented school-wide mental health initiatives.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to develop support plans for students.
- Facilitated problem solving meetings among staff members to address specific student issues.
- Provided consultation to parents and teachers on learning styles and behavior modification techniques.
- Maintained student and special educations records, confidential reports and behavioral data.
- Management and supervison for team of 4 across both Junior and Senior School campus.
School Psychologist
Loreto School
Kirribilli, NSW
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Conducted assessments of student mental health needs and provided recommendations for interventions.
- Assisted with the development of positive behavior supports systems within schools.
- Provided individual, group and family counseling services to students.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or completing paperwork related to client cases.
- Facilitated school-based meetings to discuss student IEPs and progress toward goals.
- Provided consultation services to school staff regarding effective strategies for addressing student behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Advised school personnel on best practices when dealing with difficult situations involving students.
School Psychologist
PLC Sydney School
Croydon, NSW
01.2009 - 12.2012
Education
Master of Psychology - Educational And Developmental
University of Western Sydney
Sydney, NSW01-2008
Bachelor of Education - Education And Psychology
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW12-1993
Skills
- Psychological assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Mental health education
- Policy development
- Team supervision and data management
- Wide variety of competence in various therapeutic modalities
- Counselling
- Compassinate, warm and approachable
Timeline
Head School Psychologist
Cranbrook School
01.2015 - 05.2025
School Psychologist
Loreto School
01.2010 - 12.2012
School Psychologist
PLC Sydney School
01.2009 - 12.2012
Master of Psychology - Educational And Developmental
University of Western Sydney
Bachelor of Education - Education And Psychology
University of Sydney