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Annette Conlon

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

I'm a Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for the best interests of clients. The majority of my career has been in various roles within the Child Protection sector.

Respectful and compassionate worker providing professional care and implementing appropriate interventions.

Utilise variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations.

Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapist

ACTFORKIDS
07.2017 - Current
  • Provide trauma-informed family-oriented interventions as part of a systemic and therapeutic care team that supports children and young people in care
  • Case management, psychoeducation and family and play based expressive therapies used with a standard biopsychosocial assessment.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver intervention plans.
  • Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
  • Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
  • Started as a Family Support Practitioner.

Mental Health Clinician

Child And Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Queensland Health
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Work with children, young people and their families with complex mental health concerns, by providing a comprehensive assessment along with targeted interventions based on social work principles of inclusion, equity, social justice and advocacy
  • Child/family specific interventions and strategies used predominantly from a systemic family therapy approach.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive mental health care plans.
  • Participated actively in weekly case conferences discussing progress/needs of clients to inform overall treatment approach.
  • Improved client engagement in therapy sessions by incorporating culturally-sensitive approaches into practice.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.

Family Support Practitioner

ACTFORKIDS
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Deliver an outreach model of family case management, while facilitating social learning and community connectedness
  • Engage families and together develop case plans to meet unmet needs and child protection concerns, while working collaboratively with other agencies to achieve the families goals.

Career Break

For Grief And Loss And Personal Health
10.2016 - 06.2017

Carer Support Coordinator

IFYS( Integrated Family and Youth Service)
02.2016 - 09.2016
  • Support foster and kinships carers through advocacy, psycho-education and general well-being
  • Assessment and renewal of carers, including household safety checks and risk management plans.

Mental Health Clinician

Evolve Therapeutic Services (Qld Health)
07.2010 - 09.2015
  • Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to emotionally unwell children and adolescents and their biological and foster families, involved with Child Safety
  • Comprehensive case management including treatment plans
  • Systemic practice in a lead agency role (government and non government agencies) Culturally sensitive practice when working with indigenous and culturally diverse families.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive mental health care plans.
  • Participated actively in weekly case conferences discussing progress/needs of clients to inform overall treatment approach.
  • Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • As HP4 provided regular supervision .

Counsellor

Centacare Cairns
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Developed and delivered a Pregnant and Parenting Students Group in Youth Support Coordinator role.
  • Maintained accurate documentation
  • Developed individualized counselling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Worked closely with families to support clients in their recovery process and strengthen relationships among family members.
  • Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
  • Communicated regularly with other professionals involved in the client''s care for coordinated service delivery efforts.

Community Visitor

CAIRNS
03.2007 - 05.2009
  • Provided ongoing case monitoring and evaluation to formulate and update care plans.
  • Assessed child progress using standardized tools, identifying areas of concern to Child Protection Department, while advocating for cd needs Eg paediatric review.

Family Services Officer and Placement Support Worker

Department of Family Services (Cairns)
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Investigated suspected cases of child harm and neglect
  • Offered therapeutic services and crisis management to emotionally vulnerable children and young people, alongside their biological family
  • Maintained cooperative working relationships with agencies and other government bodies to assist with holistic case planning
  • Assessment training and support of foster and kinship carers.
  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
  • Addressed public questions, complaints and requests and provided necessary assistance.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.

Case Manager

Early Intervention Service
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
  • Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
  • Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.

Youth worker

Mercy Family Services
01.1993 - 01.1998
  • Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Contributed to development of individualized plans to support youth goal achievement.
  • Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services.

Adolescent Resource Worker

Department of Family Services
01.1992 - 01.1997
  • Maintained accurate records and implemented individualised intervention plans

Social Worker

Centacare training centre
01.1992 - 09.1992
  • Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
  • Led workshops on topics relevant to client populations served, empowering individuals with valuable knowledge and tools for selfadvocacy.
  • Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

Education

Advanced Certificate in Systemic Family Therapy -

Queensland Institute of Family Therapy
Gold Coast, QLD
06.2022

Bachelor of Education (adult education and workplace training) -

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD
01.2001

Bachelor of Social Work -

James Cook University
Townsville, QLD
01.1991

Skills

  • Family therapy
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • Circle of Security Facilitator
  • level 2 Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)
  • Trauma Informed Care Framework
  • Work independently in a team environment
  • trained in level 1 play therapy and symbol and sand tray work

Organisational Skills

  • Effective time management
  • Play based therapy and Family work
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Grief and Loss work
  • Case Management
  • Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and Circle of Security trained
  • Culturally sensitive approach
  • Systemic practice with a complex trauma lens.
  • Values team approach as linked with systemic practice
  • Attachment and Child Development knowledge

References

Will be provided at interview.

Timeline

Mental Health Clinician

Child And Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Queensland Health
04.2021 - 08.2022

Therapist

ACTFORKIDS
07.2017 - Current

Family Support Practitioner

ACTFORKIDS
07.2017 - 06.2018

Career Break

For Grief And Loss And Personal Health
10.2016 - 06.2017

Carer Support Coordinator

IFYS( Integrated Family and Youth Service)
02.2016 - 09.2016

Mental Health Clinician

Evolve Therapeutic Services (Qld Health)
07.2010 - 09.2015

Community Visitor

CAIRNS
03.2007 - 05.2009

Counsellor

Centacare Cairns
01.2005 - 01.2010

Family Services Officer and Placement Support Worker

Department of Family Services (Cairns)
01.2001 - 01.2005

Case Manager

Early Intervention Service
01.1998 - 01.2001

Youth worker

Mercy Family Services
01.1993 - 01.1998

Adolescent Resource Worker

Department of Family Services
01.1992 - 01.1997

Social Worker

Centacare training centre
01.1992 - 09.1992

Advanced Certificate in Systemic Family Therapy -

Queensland Institute of Family Therapy

Bachelor of Education (adult education and workplace training) -

Queensland University of Technology

Bachelor of Social Work -

James Cook University

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