Hovea Reed
Broome,WA
Summary
Motivated senior social worker with extensive experience providing support to individuals and families impacted by child abuse, sexual assault, trauma and family violence. Complex understanding of criminal justice processes. Highly skilled in conducting assessments, problem solving and working collaboratively with other agencies. Excellent communicator with a history of building enduring professional relationships. Compassionate and driven with an unfailing work ethic and a passion for helping others.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Mental Health Professional
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service
07.2024 - Current
- Provision of advanced, complex patient care within my area of specialties (sexual abuse, FDV & trauma) working in partnership with the multidisciplinary team & external service providers.
- Provision of specialised clinical mental health services to children and adolescents in community, emergency & inpatient settings.
- Provision of specialist knowledge, leadership and consultancy as an education resource to clients, families, and other health professionals.
- Collaboration with co-workers to attend to advanced, complex problem solving & case formulations.
- Maintenance of excellent interpersonal, leadership & communication skills to guide appropriate client care & build trusting relationships with families, communities and stakeholders.
Victim Support & Child Witness Worker
Department Of Justice
01.2010 - 06.2024
- Clinical practice involving assessment & treatment of individuals and families impacted by crime.
- Intensive support to victims of crime and child witnesses within the criminal justice system including provision of information on court proceedings, court updates & witness preparation aligned with judicial guidelines.
- Ongoing liaison with WA Police & the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to obtain information about investigations & prosecutions.
- Collaboration and advocacy with other government/non-government agencies & multidisciplinary teams to facilitate personalised referrals & support for clients.
- Assessment of children and adults impacted by child abuse/sexual assault & FDV to inform reports and recommendations for the court, Police & the DPP.
- Provision of critical incident stress debriefing & counselling.
- Management of a large, diverse case load & maintenance of detailed records of case work.
Hospital Social Worker
WA Country Health Service
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Provision of thorough biopsychosocial assessments & evaluations to inform appropriate interventions for diverse populations.
- Delivery of culturally competent care by adapting interventions to meet unique needs of diverse populations.
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care and outcomes.
- Advocacy to secure resources & services for clients during hospitalisation and post discharge.
- Promotion of client self-sufficiency and autonomy through education & linkages to available community resources.
- Navigation of complex healthcare systems to coordinate optimal care for patients with multiple comorbidities.
- 2010 - 2011 - National Alcohol Education Research Foundation: Campaign Production Manager.
- 2000 - 2008 - FIREY Productions: Television Production Manager.
- 1999 - 2000 - WIN Television: Commercial Production Coordinator.
- 1995 - 1999 - GWN7: Broadcast journalist/on-air presenter/producer.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Edith Cowan University
Skills
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Cultural competence
- Critical thinking
- Empathy
- Emotional intelligence
- Critical incident debriefing/trauma counselling
Affiliations
- Member – South West Sexual Assault Services Advisory Committee, 2014 – 2024.
- Member - White Ribbon Day Bunbury volunteer event committee, 2014 - present.
Accomplishments
- Awarded most outstanding graduate, Bachelor of Social Work/ Bachelor of Social Work Honours, 2012.
- Academic achievement identified as being within top 15% of peers worldwide, resulting in invitation to join the Golden Key International Honour Society, of which I remain a member.
Timeline
Senior Mental Health Professional
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service
07.2024 - Current
Hospital Social Worker
WA Country Health Service
08.2012 - 12.2012
Victim Support & Child Witness Worker
Department Of Justice
01.2010 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Social Work -
Edith Cowan University
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