BELINDA POWELL
Mittagong,NSW
Summary
Experienced, compassionate Social Worker specialising in mental health and improving well-being through evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Passionate caseworker dedicated to helping people manage life's challenges with a general goal to improve quality of life for individuals and families within the community.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
Community Links Wellbeing
05.2019 - Current
- Trauma informed/person centered, evidence-based provision of focused psychological therapies
- Developed tailored treatment plans by utilising various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, IPT, CPT and solution-focused therapy
- Biopsychosocial assessments, risk assessments and safety planning
- Group facilitation/involvement: DV, DBT, Bushwalking, yoga, mindfulness, meditation
Caseworker
Southern Highlands Homelessness Service
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Trauma informed/client centered Case Work with individuals and families experiencing homelessness or risk of homelessness.
- Monitored case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and rapport building.
- Assessed and evaluated clients' needs, determined eligibility for services, and developed individualised plans.
Remedial /Relaxation Massage Therapist
Endota Spa
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology to better understand body and inform massage techniques.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and sales
Transport and OOHC Supervisor/access Visits
Care-South
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Supervised access visits with children and families OOHC
- Informal counselling and support
- Transport
Generalist Social Worker
Liverpool/Bowral Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Patient casework
- Biopsychosocial assessments, implementation of case plans
- Accurate documentation in medical records
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
Crisis Telephone Counsellor
Lifeline Macarthur
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Crisis telephone counselling
- Crisis interventions
- Brief therapies
Youth Worker
Jacaranda Cottage Youth Homelessness Service
03.1999 - 01.2001
- Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of program hours.
- Promoted safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.
Casual Research Assistant
Uniting Church of Australia Board of Mission (BOM)
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
Casual Research Assistant
Anglicare Planning and Research Unit
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Data entry
- Administrative assistant
Professional Musician
Self Employed
01.1985 - 12.1997
- Bass player
- Singer/songwriter
- Multiple National tours
- 3 International Tours
Education
Canberra High School
Canberra, ACTErindale College
Canberra, ACTBachelor of Social Work -
UWS Macarthur
Bankstown, NSWSkills
- Individual Counselling /Adults and adolescents
- Casework / Individuals and Families
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Relapse prevention planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Multicultural Competence
Certification
- AASW member
- WWCC 0945604E
- Current police check
Universityplacements
- 1999, Chisholm Crisis Unit Campbelltown, Casework with Women and Children experiencing Domestic Violence, Intake/assessment/referral, Implementation of case plans/reviews, safety plans, incident reports
- 2000, Campbelltown Hospital, Generalist Social Worker, Case management and crisis interventions
- 2002, Focus on New Families Campbelltown, Home visits, intake/assessments/referral
References
- Miriam Broadhurst-Clinical psychologist, 0411124139, miriam@communitlylinks.org.au
- Sandra Connolly, 0414 864 437, sandypeters1970@gmail.com
- Nancy Bannerman, 0408 911 106
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
Community Links Wellbeing
05.2019 - Current
Caseworker
Southern Highlands Homelessness Service
05.2016 - 08.2019
Remedial /Relaxation Massage Therapist
Endota Spa
08.2015 - 05.2016
Transport and OOHC Supervisor/access Visits
Care-South
01.2009 - 01.2010
Generalist Social Worker
Liverpool/Bowral Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2008
Crisis Telephone Counsellor
Lifeline Macarthur
01.2004 - 01.2006
Youth Worker
Jacaranda Cottage Youth Homelessness Service
03.1999 - 01.2001
Casual Research Assistant
Uniting Church of Australia Board of Mission (BOM)
01.1998 - 01.1999
Casual Research Assistant
Anglicare Planning and Research Unit
01.1997 - 01.1998
Professional Musician
Self Employed
01.1985 - 12.1997
Canberra High School
Erindale College
Bachelor of Social Work -
UWS Macarthur
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