Chitra Winsor

• Conduct a range of comprehensive psychological assessments (including BASC, WISC, WIAT) to identify student needs and develop intervention strategies.
• Use of QGlobal and QInteractive platforms
• Collaborated with educators to implement effective behavioral management plans tailored to individual students.
• Facilitate group reflective practice for school support staff.
• Lead professional learning workshops for education staff on psychological topics (staff choice).

• Deliver trauma-informed, recovery-focused counselling using evidence based interventions (CBT, DBT, ACT) within a trauma informed framework.
• Conduct clinical assessments, risk management, and apply MARAM, FVISS, and CISS frameworks in clinical practice.
• Develop collaborative care plans and provide secondary consultation to internal and external staff.
• Project management of the operations manual.
• Train and supervise new clinicians and students on placement in policies, procedures and clinical work.
• Strengthen client coping and engagement through psychoeducation, evidence-based interventions, and culturally-sensitive approaches.
• Support a diverse client population with a broad range of mental health difficulties.
• Intake Clinician: process referrals, assess risk, allocate consumer to clinicians, obtain information from referrer and other relevant sources.

As above

Clinical Placements

Grampians Health, Mental Health Services

• Provided psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for adult clients.
• Delivered evidence-based clinical interventions using CBT, DBT, ACT, and schema-informed therapy.
• Completed comprehensive treatment planning and risk assessments in consultation with psychiatrists.
• Developed and implemented individualised, evidence-based treatment plans for adult clients.
• Conducted cognitive and memory assessments using Wechsler scales (WAIS, WISC, and WMS) on children and adults.
• Use of QGlobal and QInteractive platforms and software.
• Interpreted neurodevelopmental screening and assessment tools to aid in intervention planning and recommendations

FedCare Psychology Services & Lucas Primary School

• Provided clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across the lifespan, (children, in school and clinic settings, adolescents, adults, and older adults).
• Delivered psychological services within both educational and private clinic environments, supporting a diverse range of developmental/ neurodevelopmental and mental health presentations.
• Developed and delivered evidence-based interventions tailored to the needs of children, adolescents, and adults
• Administered, scored and interpreted cognitive and academic assessments using Wechsler scales (WISC, WAIS, WIAT). Completed Assessment Reports with this information.
• Interpreted neurodevelopmental screening and assessment tools to aid in intervention planning and recommendations.

• Oversaw daily operations, streamlining workflows and administrative systems to ensure optimal service delivery and efficiency
• Project managed a full practice relocation, coordinating planning, logistics, contractors, and implementation
• Led financial and operational planning, including budgeting, cost control, and process improvements to support sustainable practice growth
• Streamlined client administration, scheduling, records management, and communication to enhance time management and service quality
• Coordinated with external stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and insurers to support operational efficiency and strategic objectives.

• Conducted financial evaluations of income for National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) applications.
• Project and operations management of all aspects of property management. Developed spreadsheets and documentation processes to streamline and improve efficiency.
• Developed comprehensive tenancy information packs to facilitate tenant understanding.
• Assisted in managing stakeholder relationships, including investors, builders, owners, and agencies.
• Led the development of an operations manual, including spreadsheets and forms.
• Assisted in preparing documentation for VCAT hearings and attended representing the organisation.

Roles:

Intake Worker for combined Mental Health Services

• Triaged referrals and conducted intake assessments for Centacare’s Mental Health Services.
• Allocated clients and coordinated with clients, families, referrers, and external agencies.
• Ran weekly intake meetings and documented minutes for smooth service delivery.

Support Worker (Outreach), Adult Mental Health Services

• Provided in-home psychosocial support, including transport, case management, and attending care team meetings.
• Linked clients to community services and groups, facilitating engagement and participation.
• Supported clients’ recovery and independent living, enhancing mental health and daily functioning.

Residential and Outreach Dual Diagnosis Support Worker

• Supported young people with dual diagnoses (AOD and Mental Health) in residential and outreach programs, using a biopsychosocial approach to recovery.
• Delivered psychosocial support, case management, risk assessment, and implemented Individual Program Plans (client created goals).
• Linked clients to community services, fostered independent living skills, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.

• Supported high-risk youth in out-of-home care, delivered therapeutic care and promoted wellbeing.
• Implemented case plans, taught independent living skills, and connected clients to community services.
• Managed household operations, maintained safety, and completed reports and appropriate care documentation.

• Managed daily store operations.
• Managed daily opening and closing operations, responsible for maintaining financial accuracy and integrity.
• Management and training of staff to enhance team performance and service quality.
• Implemented inventory management processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.

Private Allied Health Practice (Sole Practitioner)

• Oversaw daily operations, streamlining workflows and administrative systems to ensure optimal service delivery and efficiency.
• Project managed a full practice relocation, coordinating planning, logistics, contractors, and implementation.
• Led financial and operational planning, including budgeting, cost control, and process improvements to support sustainable practice growth.
• Streamlined client administration, scheduling, records management, and communication to enhance time management and service quality.
• Coordinated with external stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and insurers to support operational efficiency and strategic objectives.