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Angela Moss

Summary

Dedicated professional with background in providing evidence-based counselling services to individuals. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

CASE WORKER

Drug ARM
03.2025 - Current
  • Company Overview: Drug ARM, Queensland – Community Corrections Offices in Redcliffe, Chermside, and Spring Hill
  • Deliver individual, client-centred counselling sessions to persons under community supervision, addressing substance use and related psychosocial issues.
  • Conduct initial assessments, build rapport, formulate treatment plans, and develop tailored interventions using a harm minimisation and recovery-oriented approach.
  • Apply the Bio-psychosocial model to support clients across all stages of substance use, including poly drug use.
  • Liaise with Community Corrections staff and provide regular progress reports on client engagement, goals, and treatment outcomes.
  • Deliver services across multiple Community Corrections district offices, adapting approaches to varied community needs.
  • Collaborate with external agencies and consider the holistic support needs of clients and their families, including dependent children.
  • Maintain compliance with national and state frameworks, including the National Drug Strategy and Queensland AOD Treatment Service Delivery Framework.
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to build effective relationships and partnerships within the justice and health sectors.

Central Intake Officer

Drug ARM
04.2025 - 06.2025
  • Company Overview: Drug ARM, Queensland
  • Conducted intake interviews for clients across all Drug ARM programs, including alcohol and other drug services, family support, and mental health programs.
  • Assessed client eligibility and needs, gathered psychosocial and referral information, and matched individuals with appropriate internal services or external agencies.
  • Responded to community and professional enquiries, providing accurate information about Drug ARM’s service offerings and intake processes.
  • Maintained accurate client records in line with privacy and data management standards.
  • Developed a strong understanding of service pathways and eligibility criteria across a range of community-based programs.

VOLUNTEER COUNSELLOR, CAFSS

Drug ARM
06.2023 - 03.2025

· Dedicated professional with background in providing evidence-based counselling services to individuals

· Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress

· Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients Used cognitive behaviour therapy to assist clients in achieving their goals

· Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behaviour change

· Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities

· Developed individualized counselling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals

· Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems

· Adapted counselling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client

· Created a safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients

· Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviours Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support

VOLUNTEER

Wesley Mission Queensland
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Company Overview: Wesley Mission Queensland, Brisbane, QLD
  • Providing emergency relief through food and other necessities to people in need.
  • Interviews for eligibility, maintenance of supplies, and addressing the specific needs of the individual.

EVENT MANAGER

Food by Dish
02.2017 - 11.2019
  • Company Overview: Food by Dish, London
  • Managing events from 10 – 500 people over a fleet of four boats on the river Thames.
  • Overall charge of events including organisation of event planning, catering, bar, entertainment, staff, and client relations.

EVENT MANAGER

Grazing
03.2015 - 01.2017
  • Company Overview: Grazing, London
  • Managing events up to 5000 people in various locations around London.
  • Overall charge of events including organisation of event planning, catering, bar, entertainment, staff, and client relations.

EVENT MANAGER

Lola Events
05.2012 - 03.2015
  • Company Overview: Lola Events, London
  • Managing events up to 5000 people in various locations around London.
  • Overall charge of events including organisation of event planning, catering, bar, entertainment, staff, and client relations.

GENERAL MANAGER

Moomba Restaurant
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Company Overview: Moomba Restaurant, London
  • Overall charge of restaurant operations including staff management, customer service, and financial oversight.

GENERAL MANAGER

Big Easy Restaurant
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Company Overview: Big Easy Restaurant, London
  • Overall charge of restaurant operations including staff management, customer service, and financial oversight.

WAITRESS

Café Rouge
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Company Overview: Café Rouge, London
  • Providing excellent customer service and ensuring customer satisfaction.

WAITRESS

ASK Restaurant
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Company Overview: ASK Restaurant, London
  • Providing excellent customer service and ensuring customer satisfaction.

WAITRESS

Sugar and Spice
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Company Overview: Sugar and Spice, Brisbane, QLD
  • Providing excellent customer service and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours, First Class) -

ACAP University College
01-2024

Bachelor of Psychological Science and Counselling -

Australian College of Applied Professions
01-2023

Diploma of Counselling -

Australian College of Applied Professions
01-2022

Skills

  • Behaviour monitoring
  • Solution-focused counselling
  • Treatment Planning
  • Counselling
  • Treatment plans
  • Therapeutic expertise
  • Substance misuse counselling
  • Interventions (ACT, CBT, Narrative)
  • Building rapport
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Superior communication skills
  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Client records management
  • Biopsychosocial assessments
  • Suicide risk assessments
  • Intake assessments

Affiliations

Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, Former Student Member (application for full membership in progress), 2022- Present

Timeline

Central Intake Officer

Drug ARM
04.2025 - 06.2025

CASE WORKER

Drug ARM
03.2025 - Current

VOLUNTEER COUNSELLOR, CAFSS

Drug ARM
06.2023 - 03.2025

VOLUNTEER

Wesley Mission Queensland
01.2022 - 06.2023

EVENT MANAGER

Food by Dish
02.2017 - 11.2019

EVENT MANAGER

Grazing
03.2015 - 01.2017

EVENT MANAGER

Lola Events
05.2012 - 03.2015

GENERAL MANAGER

Moomba Restaurant
01.2009 - 01.2012

GENERAL MANAGER

Big Easy Restaurant
01.2006 - 01.2009

WAITRESS

Café Rouge
01.2004 - 01.2006

WAITRESS

ASK Restaurant
01.2003 - 01.2004

WAITRESS

Sugar and Spice
01.2000 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours, First Class) -

ACAP University College

Bachelor of Psychological Science and Counselling -

Australian College of Applied Professions

Diploma of Counselling -

Australian College of Applied Professions
Angela Moss