I have been working face - face in counselling for over 20 years
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Mental Health Professional (CAMH’s)
Bridgetown Community Mental Health
01.2014 - July
Senior Mental Health Professional
Esperance Community Mental Health
01.2013
Supervision, support and line management of Junior Staff
Office of the Chief Psychiatrist
01.2009
Seconded to participate in a clinical audit for one week
2nd Social Work Field Placement
Bentley Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinic
01.2000
Dealing with a range of psychiatric and mental health issues within the social work domain
This area includes family and relational issues, emotional and mood disorders such as depression, panic disorder and anxiety related problems
Co facilitating social skill groups for adolescents
Working with families facilitating family therapy interviews
Preparation of psychosocial reports and hypothesis with intervention plans
Researcher
Family And Children’s Services W.A.
01.1997
Conducted, research programs to establish specific needs of clients who require the services of the department
Self employed
01.2021 - 01.2024
Student Counsellor
Bunbury Tafe
01.2017 - 01.2021
Private Counsellor
Self-employed
01.2015 - 01.2016
Senior Mental Health Professional
Esperance Community Mental Health
01.2003 - 01.2009
Provides assessment, assist with treatment, management, monitoring and support to patients with severe and persistent mental disorders and/or suicidal/self harming thoughts and/or behaviour in the community under allocated supervisor at Esperance community mental health
Provides support to family and carers of patients admitted to Esperance Community Mental Health Service
Participates in multi-disciplinary team assessment and discussions and service planning for patients
Maintains accurate written records and fulfils all data collection requirements related to patients
Delivers services in accordance with all the relevant Acts including the Mental Health Act
Consults and liaises with General Practitioners in providing case work to referred patients
Liaises with other government and non-government agencies and refers patients appropriately
Participates in staff performance appraisals and reviews
Community Mental Health Professional
Kalgoorlie Boulder Community Mental Health
01.2000 - 01.2003
Provides assessment, assist with treatment, management, monitoring and support to patients with severe and persistent mental disorders and/or suicidal/self harming thoughts and/or behaviour in the community under allocated supervisor at Esperance community mental health
Provides support to family and carers of patients admitted to Esperance Community Mental Health Service
Participates in multi-disciplinary team assessment and discussions and service planning for patients
Maintains accurate written records and fulfils all data collection requirements related to patients
Delivers services in accordance with all the relevant Acts including the Mental Health Act
Consults and liaises with General Practitioners in providing case work to referred patients
Liaises with other government and non-government agencies and refers patients appropriately
Participates in staff performance appraisals and reviews
Acting Juvenile Justice Officer
Ministry of Justice
01.2000 - 01.2001
Acting Community Corrections Officer
Ministry of Justice
01.1999 - 01.2000
Interview clients and assess their needs, including criminal behaviour
Criminogenic needs and perform functional analyses
Develop Individual Management Plans and conduct aggression control programs
Provide advice to courts
Presentence reports and Parole reports
Preparation of breach reports
Networking with other agencies and professionals
Providing, case management services to offenders and their families
Co-facilitate psycho educational groups
Supervision of offenders within the community and the implementation of their court orders
Maintaining objective file notes and on the status and progress of offenders
1st Social Work Field Placement
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
01.1999 - 01.2000
Interview clients and assess their needs, including criminal behaviour
Criminogenic needs, and perform functional analyses
Develop Individual Management Plans and conduct aggression control programs
Provide advice to courts
Presentence reports and Parole reports
Preparation of breach reports
Networking with other agencies and professionals
Providing, case management services to offenders and their families
Co-facilitate psycho educational groups
Supervision of offenders within the community and the implementation of their court orders
Maintaining objective file notes and on the status and progress of offenders
Attend court hearings as a officer of the court to augment the proceedings
Social Trainer
DISABILITY SERVICES COMMISSION
01.1990 - 01.1996
Acting Senior Social Trainer
Regional Area Supervisor (Duty Officer Position)- Accommodation Services - North
Involved in the devolution of Lawton House into a series of Group Homes
Identified and catered for the needs of clients
DISABILITY SERVICES COMMISSION
01.1978 - 01.1996
Company Overview: Perth WA
Responsible for the development and maintenance of skills of people with all forms of disability
Activities include: Developing and documenting behaviour modification programs transport training programs, training in money and number concept programs
Facilitating the personal, social and intellectual development of clients
Implementing specific programs developed by other professional disciplines
Role is carried out with empathy, makes use of good listening skills, and always integrating others points of view
Perth WA
Carramar Hostel
01.1986 - 01.1990
Delivered ‘living environments’ program
Social Trainer – School Age Services
01.1980 - 01.1982
Developed programs to cater for a caseload of community-based client’s with specific problems
Worked within special schools, in support of Teachers and Therapists
Delivered programs such as speech therapy and occupational therapy
Social Trainer/Duty Senior
01.1978 - 01.1980
Responsible for ongoing control of the Hostel
Trained and supervised staff
Monitored the delivery of programs
Education
Graduate Diploma of systemic Family therapy -
University of Queensland
01.2006
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Western Australia
Western Australia
01.2001
Bachelor of Social Science - Human Services, Family and community, minor in Psychology
Edith Cowan University
Western Australia
01.1998
Advanced Certificate in Training the handicapped -
Perth TAFE
Western Australia
01.1980
Skills
Anxiety reduction techniques
Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
Stress management strategies
Case documentation
Trainingandprofessionaldevelopment
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, 2021
Mindfulness Training, 2021
Intensive Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, 2010
Graduate Certificate Mental Health Theory and Practice, 2008
Graduate Diploma Systemic Family Therapy (Milan School), 2003-2006
Licensed Addiction Counselor at DIVERSUS HEALTH - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AGENCYLicensed Addiction Counselor at DIVERSUS HEALTH - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY
Senior Mental Health Lead Clinician at Bendigo Health - Bendigo Adult Community Mental Health TeamSenior Mental Health Lead Clinician at Bendigo Health - Bendigo Adult Community Mental Health Team
Direct Support Professional at Community Health Network/ Rutland Mental HealthDirect Support Professional at Community Health Network/ Rutland Mental Health