Charlenne Lawrynhuk
New Berrima,NSW
Summary
Motivated social worker with a strong commitment to building trusting relationships and advocating for the best interests of clients. Specialising in substance abuse, mental health, and oncology, I bring extensive expertise in these areas to provide comprehensive support. Known for a respectful and compassionate approach, prioritising trauma-informed, client-centered care to ensure the well-being and empowerment of those served.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HP3 Social Worker
NSW Health - Inpatient Mental Health Unit
03.2023 - Current
- Provided daily acute support to new admissions and ongoing support to long admissions clients.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual crisis interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based, trauma informed therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioural concerns.
HP2 Social Worker
Canberra Region Cancer Centre
09.2018 - 03.2023
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessment of patients recently diagnosed with life limiting illness; patients requiring changed living circumstances and patients at end of life
- Provided psychosocial support for the adjustment to and management of life limiting illness
- Provided grief and loss counselling and support to patients and their families prior to and immediately post death of a family member
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
Case manager (CCO)
ACT Corrective Services
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Prepared court reports
- Provided case management to offenders on Community Based Orders
- Developed strong rapport with offenders through consistent communication while enforcing accountability for their actions.
- Promoted successful reentry by connecting offenders with appropriate resources such as housing, employment, and substance abuse treatment services.
- Improved offender rehabilitation by conducting thorough assessments and creating individualised case plans.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
OOHC Case Manager
OzChild
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Acted as the Champion for MyStory Case Management System for Children and Young People in Out of Home care.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Improved family relationships through providing guidance on effective communication and conflict resolution techniques.
Family Liaison and Case Manager
Karralika Therapeutic Community
12.2013 - 04.2016
- Provided case management to residents; alcohol recovery as well as personal support, including comorbid cases
- Developed and update processes and procedures of the Karuna program
- Developed care plans and case formulations for clients
- Mediated conflict resolution meeting between clients
- Coordinate and facilitate of daily treatment groups
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Australian Catholic University
Canberra, ACT01.2014
Bachelor in Business Administration -
Universidade Potiguar
Brazil01.2005
Skills
- Compassionate
- Client Advocacy
- Efficient under pressure
- Crisis Assessment
- Referrals and networking
- Psychosocial assessment
- Discharge Planning
Certification
- Suicide Prevention
- Health and Safety Representative
- Violence Prevention Management
- Trauma Training
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, 2015
- Cert IV, Alcohol and Other Drugs, 2014
- Diploma in Human Resources, 2010
- Therapeutic approaches – Narrative Therapy and Motivational Interviewing
- Grief and Palliative Care
- Child Protection and Family Violence
Timeline
HP3 Social Worker
NSW Health - Inpatient Mental Health Unit
03.2023 - Current
HP2 Social Worker
Canberra Region Cancer Centre
09.2018 - 03.2023
Case manager (CCO)
ACT Corrective Services
07.2017 - 08.2018
OOHC Case Manager
OzChild
04.2016 - 05.2017
Family Liaison and Case Manager
Karralika Therapeutic Community
12.2013 - 04.2016
Master of Social Work -
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor in Business Administration -
Universidade Potiguar
- Suicide Prevention
- Health and Safety Representative
- Violence Prevention Management
- Trauma Training
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, 2015
- Cert IV, Alcohol and Other Drugs, 2014
- Diploma in Human Resources, 2010
- Therapeutic approaches – Narrative Therapy and Motivational Interviewing
- Grief and Palliative Care
- Child Protection and Family Violence
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