Caitlin Chick
Greenslopes,QLD
Summary
Providing support within a compassionate and people-centred organisation that delivers mental health support for young people and assisting them in taking their first steps into therapeutic treatment. Through a belief that all young people can make their own life changes and understanding how important the therapeutic alliance is in helping them make those changes, Seeking a career path that will provide space and resources to assist young people in improving their lived experience. Seeking an environment in which professional development and learning is encouraged and provides opportunities to increase clinical skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Engagement Clinician
headspace Inala
01.2023 - Current
- Providing brief intervention support to young people aged 12-25 years-old by applying early interventions and psychoeducation to their experiences
- Participating in community events and networking with other health professionals and community members
- Participating in ongoing professional development to improve clinical skills.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses
- Tracked progress according to goals discussed in early sessions
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care
- Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioural and solution-focused therapy
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments
- Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need
- Educated clients and families on mental health issues to promote understanding and support
- Facilitated support groups, supporting safe and collaborative environments for clients (eg. Dungeons and Dragons)
Intake Clinician
headspace Inala
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Completing triage phone calls and intake appointments for young people aged 12-25 years-old
- Discussing and completing consent forms with young people and associated family members
- Discussing and completing referrals to appropriate services when required
- Communicating with GPs, school guidance officers, and other referrers regarding information they provided about the young person
- Participating in case formulation discussions regarding allocation of young people to clinicians after initial appointment
- Providing mental health support and applying early intervention strategies to a personal caseload
- Conducting risk assessments and completing safety plans with clients and associated family members when required
- Collaborating with team members to provide effective support to clients
- Facilitating social events for young people to participate in (eg
- Dungeons and Dragons)
- Participating in ongoing professional development to improve clinical skills.
Placement: Counselling Student
headspace Inala
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Completed 364-hour internship working with young people aged 12-15 years-old
- Discussing and completing consent forms with young people and associated family members
- Providing mental health support and applying early intervention strategies to a personal caseload
- Participating in regular internal and external supervision to increase clinical development
- Completing competency assessments with internal supervisor to assess clinical skills
- Inputting information to the computer system, including the notes written within sessions
- Working collaboratively with team members to provide efficient support to clients
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth
Education
Master of Counselling -
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD12.2020
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Active Listening
- Rapport Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Organization and Time Management
- Record Keeping and Note Taking
- Group Activity Facilitation
- Continued Professional Development
- Intervention Planning
- One-On-One Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Confidentiality
- Case Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- CBT Techniques
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Goal Setting
- Psychoeducation
- Phone operation
Education And Registration
- University of Queensland, Master of Counselling, received December 2022
- University of Queensland, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), received December 2020
- ACA Registration Member- Level 2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Engagement Clinician
headspace Inala
01.2023 - Current
Intake Clinician
headspace Inala
09.2022 - 01.2023
Placement: Counselling Student
headspace Inala
02.2022 - 10.2022
Master of Counselling -
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Queensland
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