Emily Perkins
Golden Beach,QLD
Summary
With 16 years of experience in education and a decade dedicated to mental health, wellbeing and careers, I am passionate about helping individuals, families, and communities thrive. Specialising in working with adolescents, young adults, and families, I am deeply committed to supporting clients in building resilience, improving mental wellness, and creating meaningful, fulfilling lives.
I combine humour and kindness to deliver impactful messages that resonate, creating a space where clients feel safe and supported. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Guidance Officer
Caloundra State High School
08.2020 - Current
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioural problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Developed individualised counselling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Monitored client progress to drive successful personal, social and academic outcomes.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
- Adapted counselling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Developed and implemented case plans to foster improved wellbeing.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
Guidance Officer – Mental Health
Queensland Department of Education
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Establishing and actioning thorough case management approaches, and advocating for clients.
- Developed and implemented case plans to foster improved clients outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents, carers, school staff and health staff to support clients to reach their potential.
- Empowered clients through counselling and skill-building exercises.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked with clients to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioural difficulties affecting individuals.
Guidance Officer
Queensland Department Of Education
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Developing and implementing case and transition plans to support students experiencing complex mental health difficulties.
- Contributing to recovery planning for clients within a hospital setting to support a future focused lens.
- Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
Guidance Officer
Dalby State High School
05.2015 - 12.2019
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behaviour change.
- Developed individualised counselling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Assessed patient behaviour, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviours.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviours.
Education
Master of Education - Guidance And Counselling
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD12-2014
Graduate Diploma - Learning & Teaching
Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, QLD01-2008
Bachelor of Communication Studies -
University of New England
Armidale, NSW01-2007
Skills
- Counselling expertise
- Career planning and advising
- Referral coordination
- Substance abuse prevention
- Behavioural intervention
- Solution-focused counselings
- Superior communication skills
- Interventions
- Care planning
- Case management and documentation
Accreditations
- Storm Suicide Postvention Training
- Youth Mental Health First Aider
Accreditations & Memberships
- QLD Guidance Counselling Association
- Australian Counselling Association, Level 4 membership
- Youth Mental Health First Aider
- Storm Suicide Postvention Trained
Timeline
Guidance Officer
Caloundra State High School
08.2020 - Current
Guidance Officer – Mental Health
Queensland Department of Education
01.2020 - 08.2020
Guidance Officer
Queensland Department Of Education
01.2019 - 12.2019
Guidance Officer
Dalby State High School
05.2015 - 12.2019
Master of Education - Guidance And Counselling
University of Southern Queensland
Graduate Diploma - Learning & Teaching
Central Queensland University
Bachelor of Communication Studies -
University of New England
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