Bobbie Eccleston
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Provisional Psychologist at headspace, skilled in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and crisis intervention. Successfully conducted risk assessments and collaborated on interventions, enhancing client outcomes. Adept at building rapport and advocating for vulnerable populations, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering impactful mental health support and fostering resilience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Provisional Psychologist - Clinical Placement Student Complete
Headspace, Warrnambool
Warrnambool
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Conducted clinical assessments, diagnostic interviews, and unstructured DSM-5-TR interviews for at-risk individuals.
- Developed comprehensive case formulations incorporating psychosocial and diagnostic factors.
- Delivered targeted, evidence-based interventions for conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, PTSD, and stress reactions.
- Developed and implemented individualised treatment plans using a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework.
- Provided interventions such as behavioural anxiety/stress management, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and exposure therapies.
- Utilised psychometric assessments and screening tools tailored to specific referrals and clinical presentations.
- Facilitated anxiety management group sessions at a local college, fostering coping strategies and peer support.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and timely intervention.
- Applied the Scientist–Practitioner model in clinical decision-making and evaluation.
- Conducted risk assessments, safety plans, and ongoing risk management.
- Managed independent interventions with follow-up, team collaboration, and supervision to inform treatment outcomes.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER (NDIS Mental Health Act)
INSIGHT MENTAL HEALTH & DUAL DISABILITY THERAPY
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided outreach support to clients with complex needs, including recent hospital or prison discharge.
- Conducted Mental Status Examinations (MSEs) and risk assessments.
- Managed clients under NDIS with psychosocial disabilities, including those mandated to attend AOD services.
- Monitored high-risk cases, such as serious violent offenders.
- Utilised frameworks including the NDIS Mental Health Framework and the Mental Health Act to guide practice.
- Maintained accurate clinical records and reported to management.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing psychosocial disabilities within the framework of the NDIS Mental Health Act, with a focus on recovery, risk management, and client-centered care.
SPECIALIST FAMILY VIOLENCE PRACTITIONER – (SCHADS Level 5)
GENDER EQUITY WEST
Sunshine, Vic
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Afterhours Crisis Response Team providing vital face-to-face and phone support for victim-survivors.
- Receiving referrals from Orange Door (TOD) or Safe Steps (SS).
- Utilise the MARAM framework to conduct comprehensive risk assessments and safety planning.
- Assist and Provide Crisis Support for Victim survivors in Emergency Accommodation (EA).
- Refer high and extreme risk of family violence to the RAMP program and refuge where appropriate.
- Ensure program data is collected correctly, in accordance with program guidelines and policies.
- Create substance use safety plans for at risk Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) victim survivors when in emergency accommodation.
AGED & DISABILITY CARER SERVICES – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER (GRADE 2B)
ALFRED HEALTH
Caulfield, Vic
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Providing peer support to carers in the community who are caring for older persons or individuals with disabilities through Alfred Health Carer Services (AHCS).
- Conduct over-the-phone risk assessments, the Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) and create safety plans as required.
- Telehealth support for those facing daily crisis situations.
- Provide advice, advocacy, information, and referral services.
- Required excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills to respond to daily phone calls from carers in crisis.
CHILD PROTECTION PRACTITIONER – SUPPORT WORKER ROLE (CPP2)
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES, FAIRNESS & HOUSING (DFFH)
Cheltenham, Vic
11.2021 - 01.2023
- X2 teams as a support worker in Case Management.
- This role involved attending home visits, and court proceedings, interacting with police, and other authorities, and transporting children from hospitals and schools. While maintaining accurate documentation.
- Administer SUDS to parents to assess and monitor current AOD use, adherence to court-mandated conditions, and compliance with child protection removal orders under Victorian law.
- Worked with families in the system for at least two years under Section 162E (Sections A–E), focusing on grounds of family violence, drugs and alcohol, and child abandonment.
Education
Masters of Professional Psychology -
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
Melbourne, Vic06.2025
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) -
CAIRNMILLAR UNIVERSITY
Hawthorn East, Vic10.2023
Bachelor of Psychological Science - Minor in Neuroscience
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
Bundoora, Vic01.2022
Victorian Certificate of Education -
WESLEY COLLEGE
Prahran, Victoria01.2011
Skills
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Scientist-Practitioner Model
- Crisis management
- Risk assessment
- Team collaboration
- Client-Centered Approach
Certification
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 8 May 2024 – Current - Renewed Provisional Psychologist Registration
Accomplishments
- John Bryan Vasey Award 'Outstanding Leadership and Service to the Community.' Welsey College, 2011.
- Honours thesis submitted for publication in the Journal of Anxiety Disorders, Cairnmillar University, 2023.
Volunteer Experience
Rescue Team, 2018-06, Transporting injured or abandoned cats or kittens to veterinarian clinics.
References
- ANTHONY, GLEESON, Supervisor / Registered Psychologist, Headspace Warrnambool
- BEN, LEHMANN, Manager / Clinical Team Lead, Headspace Warrnambool
- TIGHEARNAN, CORCORAN, Team Manager / Child Protection (DFFH)
- CHRISTOPHER, COCKBURN, Team Manager / Child Protection (DFFH)
Timeline
Provisional Psychologist - Clinical Placement Student Complete
Headspace, Warrnambool
03.2025 - 07.2025
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER (NDIS Mental Health Act)
INSIGHT MENTAL HEALTH & DUAL DISABILITY THERAPY
12.2024 - 02.2025
SPECIALIST FAMILY VIOLENCE PRACTITIONER – (SCHADS Level 5)
GENDER EQUITY WEST
07.2024 - 12.2024
AGED & DISABILITY CARER SERVICES – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER (GRADE 2B)
ALFRED HEALTH
04.2023 - 12.2023
CHILD PROTECTION PRACTITIONER – SUPPORT WORKER ROLE (CPP2)
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES, FAIRNESS & HOUSING (DFFH)
11.2021 - 01.2023
Masters of Professional Psychology -
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) -
CAIRNMILLAR UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Psychological Science - Minor in Neuroscience
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
Victorian Certificate of Education -
WESLEY COLLEGE
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