Amina Ametovska

General Psychologist Role

• Provided individual and group therapy sessions to clients with mental health issues.
• Built rapport and guided discussion with patients using therapeutic communication techniques.
• Facilitated therapeutic activities such as Cognitive behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), art therapy and play therapy techniques.
• Conducted research studies related to various psychological topics.
• Maintained detailed case notes and updated treatment plans as needed.
• Educated clients about coping strategies for managing symptoms of mental illness.
• Adhered to ethical guidelines set forth by professional organizations within the field of psychology.
• Attended conferences, workshops, and seminars related to psychology and mental health topics.
• Consulted with family members, teachers, physicians, psychiatrists, and other professionals regarding client progress.
• Provided support and guidance to families dealing with a loved one's mental illness.
• Developed treatment plans based on clinical assessment findings.
• Monitored client progress over time by tracking changes in behavior and symptoms.
• Developed crisis intervention plans for clients at risk of self-harm or harming others.
• Provided referrals to outside resources when necessary.
• Conducted psychological evaluations using standard assessment tools.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in order to provide comprehensive care for clients.
• Attended conferences or workshops to maintain professional knowledge.

Positive Behavior Support Role

• Completing person-centered Behavior Support Assessments with children, adolescent and adults with complex behavioral needs
• Conducting observation and monitoring of participant behaviors
• Conducting functional behavior assessments, including using functional assessment tools in collaboration with the participant and other important stakeholders
• Data collection and analysis to monitor, evaluate and assess behavior support services
• Writing Positive Behavior Support Plans, including plans with restrictive practices in line with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) restricted practice policies and State based frameworks
• Developing Implementation Plans to ensure that strategies are effectively implemented and required training completed; within funding boundaries
• Reviewing and updating Behavior Support Plans based on data analysis, feedback from the participant and key stakeholders and assessment of interventions
• Identifying high risk behaviors and providing crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for participants and their support networks
• Developing and implementing fade out strategies for restricted practice
• Participation in restrictive practice panels
• Participation in ongoing professional development through job shadowing with proficient and advanced practitioners, peer supervision, group training and readings of evidence based practices.

• Assisting individuals with setting out and achieving goals in order to improve their living situation
• Working within NDIS to aid individuals suffering from mental illness in discovering services that would benefit them
• Improving livelihood through engaging clients with CBT techniques
• Creating recovery plans for NDIS participants
• Assisting patients whilst improving and enhancing lifestyle choices.
• Maintained accurate records of client progress and activities in accordance with organizational standards.
• Developed relationships with other community resources to ensure comprehensive care for each client.

• Understanding of individuals suffering from schizophrenia, autism, ADHD, anxiety & depression
• Provide in-home care
• Crisis and conflict management ability
• Respite care
• Driving clients to and from appointments & overall support them with daily living needs
• Building core skills
• Aiding in preparing individuals for employment Mental Health emergency first aid
• NDIS orientation Module training and COVID-19 Infection control program certificate
• Aid in the formation and implementation of training programs
• Mental Health emergency first aid training.