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Christin Lawrence

Newcastle,NSW

Summary

Accomplished Forensic Psychologist with a proven track record at Ramsay Health Care, adept in psychological assessment and substance abuse counseling. Expert in leveraging emotional awareness and analytical thinking to develop tailored treatment plans, achieving significant improvements in mental health diagnosis. Skilled in enhancing accessibility to mental health services through strategic partnerships. Perceptive and logical Psychologist with background studying client behavior and brain function. Sophisticated professional with experience applying wide-ranging knowledge base to accurately diagnose and treat patients' disorders. Demonstrated knowledge of multicultural aspects of psychology and how cultural differences impact screenings and responses. Caring and analytical Psychologist with experience assessing and treating patients. Expert at observing and interviewing, developing treatment plans and conducting research. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills when working with diverse team of mental health professionals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resident Forensic Psychologist

Ramsay Health Care
01.2023 - Current
  • Interviewed, observed, and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
  • Managed caseload of individual clients, couples, and family therapy sessions.
  • Developed customized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
  • Contributed to team development by providing clinical supervision to junior psychologists or interns seeking licensure.
  • Trained future psychologists on best practices, counseling techniques, assessment and consultation.
  • Facilitated psychoeducational workshops for patients and families, increasing understanding of mental health issues and available resources.
  • Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques tailored towards each client''s specific symptomatology while monitoring progress throughout treatment duration.
  • Established a strong professional network with local healthcare providers, enhancing referral partnerships and improving accessibility to mental health services for patients in need.

Supervised Psychologist

NSW Health
12.2021 - 01.2023
  • Interviewed, observed, and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
  • Managed caseload of individual clients, couples, and family therapy sessions.
  • Developed customized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
  • Contributed to team development by providing clinical supervision to junior psychologists or interns seeking licensure.
  • Facilitated psychoeducational workshops for patients and families, increasing understanding of mental health issues and available resources.
  • Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques tailored towards each client''s specific symptomatology while monitoring progress throughout treatment duration.
  • Established a strong professional network with local healthcare providers, enhancing referral partnerships and improving accessibility to mental health services for patients in need.

Criminal Lawyer

Kendrick Law Group
01.2010 - 11.2021
  • Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
  • Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
  • Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
  • Reduced client sentencing through effective plea negotiation and collaboration with prosecutors.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism in all interactions with opposing counsel, judges, and court personnel.

Lawyer's Assistant

Kendrick Law Group
02.2006 - 10.2009
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.

Education

Graduate Diploma - Counselling

University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD
12.2025

Masters in Clinical Psychology - Clinical Psychology

Charles Sturt University
Orange, NSW
12.2022

Bachelor of Psychological Science - Psychology

University of New England
Armidale, NSW
12.2021

Bachelor of Law - Law

University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
12.2010

Skills

  • Emotional awareness
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Child Psychology
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Behavior Analysis
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Data Analysis
  • Mental Health Diagnosis

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].

Certification

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Training - Completed 2021
  • Dialectal Behavioural Therapy Training - Completed 2021

Timeline

Resident Forensic Psychologist

Ramsay Health Care
01.2023 - Current

Supervised Psychologist

NSW Health
12.2021 - 01.2023

Criminal Lawyer

Kendrick Law Group
01.2010 - 11.2021

Lawyer's Assistant

Kendrick Law Group
02.2006 - 10.2009

Graduate Diploma - Counselling

University of Southern Queensland

Masters in Clinical Psychology - Clinical Psychology

Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Psychological Science - Psychology

University of New England

Bachelor of Law - Law

University of Newcastle
Christin Lawrence