I am a hardworking and driven individual with a passion for helping others overcome barriers and achieve their goals. I am highly organized and proficient, a quick and willing learner that is highly adaptable to my surroundings. I have experience providing intervention to job-seekers, with the goal of returning-to-work. I am skilled in working under pressure, and enjoy working both collaboratively and individually to reach company and personal goals.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Provisional Psychologist
The Better Health Generation
Newcastle, NSW
2021.01 - Current
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Developed skills in assessment, diagnosis and intervention of multiple mental disorders.
Developed skills in applying multiple therapeutic interventions, particularly Work-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Alongside this I have skills in applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well as Motivational Interviewing.
Developed skills in writing medical reports for clients.
Experienced in seeing up 7 clients per day.
Developed effective communication skills and gained experience in working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Developed team communications and have lead information meetings to educate employment consultant on mental health barriers jobs-seekers may be experiencing.
Therapeutic Support Worker
Lifestyle Solutions
Newcastle, NSW
2020.01 - 2020.12
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Gained experience in working with adolescents who experiences childhood trauma.
Underwent Crisis Intervention training
Developed skills in working with highly suicidal individuals and management of this presentation.
Through this role I demonstrated my ability to adapt to changing environments and to changes in client emotions, behaviours and needs, ensuring their wellbeing at all time.