FRANCOISE NICOLOFF
WAITARA,NSW
Summary
Empathetic and conscientious psychologist committed to providing effective care and mental health education. Offering a patient-focused practice style that emphasizes active participation in the development of treatment plans. Successful in establishing rapport with patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Monitored client progress through private counseling sessions. Empathetic professional with several years of working with and individuals to facilitate growth and change. Skilled in assessment, diagnosis and development of care plans to treat emotional, behavioral and psychological disorders. Conducted intake sessions and gathered client information to create tailored care plans. Maintained confidential client files, adhering to HIPAA regulations. Skilled psychologist with background in diverse therapy and counseling settings. Possess deep understanding of psychological theories and practices, adept at developing personalized treatment plans. Strong communication skills enable effective patient engagement and support. Previous work has contributed to measurable improvements in patient mental health and well-being through innovative approaches to treatment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychologist
Hear and Now Pty Ltd t/as EARobic Wellbeing Centre
WAITARA , NSW
09.1998 - Current
- Conducted psychometric assessments to diagnose psychological disorders.
- Prescribed medications to clients when appropriate and monitored their response to medication regimens.
- Facilitated therapeutic activities such as art therapy and play therapy techniques.
- Developed crisis intervention plans for clients at risk of self-harm or harming others.
Psychologist - Director
Hear and Now Pty Ltd trading as EARobic Wellbeing Centre
WAITARA , NSW
09.1998 - Current
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to clients with mental health issues.
- Developed treatment plans based on clinical assessment findings.
- Assisted in the development of psychoeducational programs for children with learning disabilities.
- Consulted with family members, teachers, physicians, psychiatrists, and other professionals regarding client progress.
- Maintained detailed case notes and updated treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in order to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Facilitated therapeutic activities such as art therapy and play therapy techniques.
- Developed crisis intervention plans for clients at risk of self-harm or harming others.
- Conducted research studies related to various psychological topics.
- Attended conferences, workshops, and seminars related to psychology and mental health topics.
- Supervised interns providing counseling services under my direction.
- Participated in community outreach programs designed to raise awareness about mental health issues.
- Documented all client interactions according to agency standards.
- Provided referrals to outside resources when necessary.
- Conducted psychological evaluations using standard assessment tools.
- Monitored client progress over time by tracking changes in behavior and symptoms.
- Provided support and guidance to families dealing with a loved one's mental illness.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines set forth by professional organizations within the field of psychology.
- Met with patients and provided diagnoses and consultations.
- Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
- Developed individual courses of treatment for each patient by evaluating goals, mental health and practical conditions.
- Talked with family members during period when patients could not self-advocate.
- Trained newly hired psychologists on clinic standards and procedures.
- Collected information through observation, interviews or surveys.
- Treated patients using psychological therapies.
- Administered standardized physical or psychological tests.
- Attended conferences or workshops to maintain professional knowledge.
- Evaluated effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.
- Prepared scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Counseled clients on mental health or personal achievement.
- Designed psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends in product performance or customer service issues.
- Monitored market conditions and competitor activities to inform business decisions.
- Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
- Implemented systems for tracking progress on key initiatives or projects.
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Developed and presented new ideas and conceptualized new approaches and solutions.
- Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
- Planned and implemented strategies to grow revenue.
- Supported work-life balance to improve staff morale.
- Implemented and prepared comprehensive business plans to expand business.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCES AIX MARSEILLES
Aix En Provence France09-1983
Associate of Arts - Diploma of Tourism - Guide Translator
Diploma of Tourism - Guide Translator
Marseilles - France07-1975
Skills
- Social Work
- Treatment implementation
- Operating [Equipment]
- Analytical Thinking
- DSM-IV categorizations
- Emotional awareness
- Family Counseling
- Consultations
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Painter and singer
- published The Listening Journey for Children (2011)
- Love learning
Timeline
Psychologist
Hear and Now Pty Ltd t/as EARobic Wellbeing Centre
09.1998 - Current
Psychologist - Director
Hear and Now Pty Ltd trading as EARobic Wellbeing Centre
09.1998 - Current
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCES AIX MARSEILLES
Associate of Arts - Diploma of Tourism - Guide Translator
Diploma of Tourism - Guide Translator
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