Hieu Vu
Oakleigh
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated social work professional with a strong foundation in mental health support, counselling and community engagement., Passionate about empowering individuals and fostering inclusive, mentally healthy environments. Experienced in providing client-centered interventions, facilitating group programs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Seeking to apply my skills in assessment, advocacy, and program implementation to support mental health and wellbeing in educational and community settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Worker
Monash University Social Work Clinic
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families, resulting in improved mental health and functioning
- Provided crisis intervention to clients in distress, ensuring their safety and well-being
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote self-care and healthy lifestyle choices
Student Worker
Wavecare Counselling
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisting staff and personnel in referring clients to services
- Provided counselling and psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families, resulting in improved mental health and functioning
- Engaged with socially isolated individuals, providing them with emotional, social and physical support.
- Researching and developing mental health related content in accordance with clients' requirement
Research Intern
Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Performed research and gathered data to begin assignments.
- Performed thorough research and analysis on data and created reports on research activities.
- Provided optimal assistance to research and support staff members.
- Designed, developed, and modified research experiments alongside teams of researchers.
Training Intern
Tan Cang-STC
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests, and issue grades in accordance with performance.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Teaching Assistant
Nguyen Dinh Chieu School for the Blind
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC11.2024
Master of Social Policy -
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Washington College
Chestertown, MD05.2020
Skills
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Compassionate
- Advocacy
- Counselling
- Risk assessment
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Fast learner
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Fluent in Vietnamese
Certification
- Victorian driving licence
- CPR and First Aid certificate
- MARAM Comprehensive Risk Assessment and Management Module
- MARAM - Working with adults who use family violence - Identification
Languages
English
Vietnamese
Timeline
Student Worker
Monash University Social Work Clinic
06.2024 - 09.2024
Student Worker
Wavecare Counselling
09.2023 - 12.2023
Research Intern
Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities
10.2020 - 04.2021
Training Intern
Tan Cang-STC
06.2020 - 09.2020
Teaching Assistant
Nguyen Dinh Chieu School for the Blind
05.2016 - 08.2016
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Monash University
Master of Social Policy -
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Washington College
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