Janet Rogers
Caboolture,QLD
Summary
Proven Psychologist with a robust background in cognitive-behavioural therapy and mental health counselling, adept at enhancing patient well-being and increasing client satisfaction. I streamlined practice processes, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. My commitment to continual improvement and active listening has been pivotal in achieving meaningful patient progress.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychologist
Self Employed
03.1997 - 11.2022
- Interviewed, observed, and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
- Managed caseload of individual clients, couples, and family therapy sessions.
- Developed customized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
- Contributed to team development by providing clinical supervision to junior psychologists or interns seeking licensure.
- Facilitated psychoeducational workshops for patients and families, increasing understanding of mental health issues and available resources.
- Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques tailored towards each client''s specific symptomatology while monitoring progress throughout treatment duration.
- Conducted thorough psychological assessments using various testing methods to provide accurate diagnoses and inform treatment strategies.
- Enhanced patient well-being through the integration of mindfulness-based interventions and relaxation techniques into therapeutic sessions.
- Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Expanded professional knowledge by attending conferences and participating in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of psychology.
- Conducted patient observations by monitoring behavior and documented physical health, family history and medications in mental health assessment reports.
- Managed caseload effectively, ensuring timely documentation and communication with relevant parties such as insurance companies or referring providers.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, and other mental health professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Cooperated with other practitioners to conduct research, devise improvements and discuss treatment innovations.
- Increased client satisfaction by maintaining a compassionate, non-judgmental environment during therapy sessions.
- Applied [Area of expertise] knowledge to interpret testing and observation results.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, de-escalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
- Maximized efficiency within the practice setting by streamlining processes related to appointment scheduling, billing, and documentation.
- Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care.
Clinical Hypnotist
Self-employeed
11.2002 - 11.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Freelance Journalist
Self-employeed
04.1990 - 04.1992
- Wrote, edited and produced stories
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews.
- Adapted writing style for diverse audiences
- Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
- Wrote and published articles for newspapers and magazines.
- Increased readership through engaging storytelling and attention-grabbing headlines.
- Provided on-air commentary for local radio and television stations.
- Collaborated with editors to refine article content, ensuring clarity and accuracy while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Increased readership by consistently producing content that resonated with target demographic.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLDMaster of Science - Counselling
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLDGraduate Certificate - Clinical Hypnosis
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLDJournalism
Queensland Distance Education College
Brisbane, QLDSkills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mental health counselling
- Eating disorder treatment
- Building rapport
Timeline
Clinical Hypnotist
Self-employeed
11.2002 - 11.2022
Psychologist
Self Employed
03.1997 - 11.2022
Freelance Journalist
Self-employeed
04.1990 - 04.1992
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Queensland University of Technology
Master of Science - Counselling
Queensland University of Technology
Graduate Certificate - Clinical Hypnosis
Queensland University of Technology
Journalism
Queensland Distance Education College
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