Arielle Hamilton-Jones

Personal Attributes

Track record revealing a passion for work with infants, young people and their families and communities. A strong commitment to working with older people to improve their quality of life in aged residential care, independent living units and supports to remain living in their own homes.

Skills & Knowledge

Demonstrated ability to work comfortably with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and cultures Well developed skills in: Problem solving, and analytical skills

Communication (written and verbal), personal influencing Attention to detail, resilience, perseverance and adaptability

Demonstrated experience at an advanced level in dementia care support and medical and psychiatric social work practice with older adults in community or residential care

Ability to utilize a variety of social work interventions at an advanced level

Knowledge of community care resources services to meet client needs

Experience in developing community care guidelines (quality control) Exposure to aged care quality control , funding and accreditation processes

Organisational skills including: ability to identify skill requirements and "train to the gaps" capacity to resolve issues in a holistic and consultative manner, ability to see the big picture and to work collaboratively as a team player ability to use initiative, self-motivation and to work as a team member with minimal supervision, ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrated skills in research design, implementation and data management Social Worker Proactive Social Worker with deep familiarity with psychotherapies and interventions for various mental health issues such anxiety depression, trauma and phobias. Thirty five years of comprehensive experience providing direct client/patient care to support wellbeing and health.

Track record of developing comprehensive, innovative treatment plans to help client/patients to work toward self-sufficiency and healing.

In-depth knowledge of psychosocial theories and various therapeutic processes such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and exposure therapy. Goal-oriented professional dedicated to providing solution-focused, compassionate care to all patients. Focused Social Worker trained in multiple modalities focused on therapy with families. Helps family and communities to work through trauma, dysfunction and individual disorders affecting mental health.

Skilled in case management including biopsychosocial and risk assessments assessments with case planning, referrals where relevant, and links with supports, whilst also working collaboratively with clients to establish agreed goals and structure the environment in such a way as to support success.

Summary

Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in child and family and aged care. Respectful and compassionate professional offering a thirtyfour-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need. Focused worker trained in multiple modalities focused on therapy with families including elders. Helps individuals and groups work through trauma, dysfunction and individual disorders affecting mental health. Skilled in case management and assessments.

• Qualifications AwardsPhD AWARDED and Grants
• Title: A collaborative ecosystems approach to the relocation and care of older adults with mental and neurological illnesses Registered member of AASW
• Currently registering as a Mental Health Social Worker
• Training/Professional Development
• Currently updating Senior First Aid HLTFA301BFamily Violence Workshops in Bega NSW
• NSW Ombudsman's Office and justice Department March 20101