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Ella Young

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

Mental Health Support Team Leader with expertise in case management and therapeutic interventions. Demonstrated success in managing complex operations and implementing effective training programs. Strong communication and leadership skills enhance team performance and client care outcomes. Committed to improving client well-being through tailored support strategies.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Support Team Leader

Thought Compass
Brisbane, QLD
01.2025 - Current
  • Supervise support staff in their day-to-day work, including on-the-job training when required.
  • Manage the complex operational work including the planning and coordination of activities, and managing the day-to-day operations of clients.
  • Responsible for managing and planning personal work and the calendar of support staff, including dealing with formal disciplinary issues within the work area when required.
  • Taking initiative in the application of established work procedures.
  • Assist in a range of functions and/or contribute to interpretation of matters for which there are no clearly established practices and procedures
  • Provide secretarial and/or administrative support requiring a high degree of judgement, initiative, confidentiality and sensitivity in the performance of work;
  • Assist with or provide a range of records management services
  • Deliver single stream training programs when required
  • In the delivery of services, taking overall responsibility for the personal care of clients; training, co-ordinating and supervising other employees and scheduling work programmes; and assisting in liaison and coordination with other services.
  • Handle escalated complaints from customers in a professional manner, working towards satisfactory resolutions.

Mental Health Support Worker

Thought Compass
Brisbane, QLD
02.2024 - 12.2024
  • Provided emotional support to clients in various mental health settings.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
  • Implemented therapeutic activities to promote client engagement and well-being.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans for clients.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as meal planning, medication management, budgeting.
  • Attended training seminars related to mental health topics such as trauma-informed care, substance abuse.

Administration Officer

Queensland Health
Brisbane, QLD
11.2022 - 02.2024

Worked in: Switchboard (Current), Emergency, Wards, Outpatients, Palliative Care

  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
  • Aided colleagues, managers, and customers through regular communication and assistance.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
  • Delivered training to new employees.
  • Confirmed consistent and accurate medical recordkeeping practices.
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Organized paperwork, such as charts and reports, for office and patient needs.
  • Maintained personal and professional boundaries.
  • Worked with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Great computer literacy

Volunteer at AWLQ

Animal Welfare League Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Promote health and wellbeing to animals in need.
  • Provided companionship and comfort to animals in need of extra love and attention.
  • Assisted with adoption process by providing information about animals to potential adopters.
  • Cared for over 100 animals by feeding and bathing, taking dogs for walks, cleaning litter boxes, and supervising playtime.
  • Attended community events to promote pet adoption and responsible pet ownership.

Retail Pharmacy Assistant

Marsden Soul Pattinson Pharmacy
Brisbane, QLD
10.2019 - 03.2022
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
  • Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Psychological Science

Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
12-2024

Certificate III in Business Admin (Medical)

TAFE Queensland
Acacia Ridge, QLD
11-2021

Diploma of Business

Get Set Education
Brisbane, QLD
06-2021

Certificate IV Crime And Justice

Unity College
Brisbane, QLD
02-2021

Masters of Counselling And Psychotherapy

Australian College of Applied Psychology
Brisbane, QLD

Skills

  • Mental health support
  • Case management
  • Therapeutic interventions
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Administrative support

Timeline

Mental Health Support Team Leader

Thought Compass
01.2025 - Current

Mental Health Support Worker

Thought Compass
02.2024 - 12.2024

Administration Officer

Queensland Health
11.2022 - 02.2024

Volunteer at AWLQ

Animal Welfare League Queensland
07.2022 - 07.2023

Retail Pharmacy Assistant

Marsden Soul Pattinson Pharmacy
10.2019 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Psychological Science

Griffith University

Certificate III in Business Admin (Medical)

TAFE Queensland

Diploma of Business

Get Set Education

Certificate IV Crime And Justice

Unity College

Masters of Counselling And Psychotherapy

Australian College of Applied Psychology
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