Jaya Tait

• Conducted psychological assessments across neurodevelopmental, personality, mental health, and forensic domains to evaluate psychological functioning, diagnostic needs, and criminogenic risk factors.
• Developed and implemented individualised treatment plans targeting psychological, behavioural and criminogenic needs, adapting evidence-based interventions to account for intellectual functioning and cultural considerations.
• Applied an individualised multimodal therapeutic approach, drawing on CBT, DBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, and IPT to address complex psychological, trauma-related, and criminogenic presentations.
• Worked collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including caseworkers, office Managers, custodial psychologists, and correctional staff to ensure holistic, client-centred care and effective case management.
• Facilitated case worker training in suicide risk assessment, self-harm management, safety planning, and mindfulness-based strategies for supporting a high-risk client population.
• Designed client feedback surveys and applied statistical methods to evaluate the effectiveness of case worker-delivered workshops for Youth Justice clients.
• Prepared lengthy confidential psychological reports based on diagnostic and forensic risk assessment findings for educational, healthcare, and court settings.
• Prepared NDIS Access Request documentation, participated in planning meetings, and supported Youth Justice clients to access and utilise NDIS-funded supports.
• Demonstrated strong ethical decision-making when managing a complex, high-risk caseload and navigating competing professional, legal and departmental priorities.

• Conducted in-depth client interviews, completed Mental Status Examinations, and facilitated administration of standardised assessments to support diagnostic formulation.
• Conducted meticulous risk assessments with clients to determine potential risk of harm and developed detailed safety plans to mitigate identified risks.
• Maintained accurate and timely case notes for each client session, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Formulated tailored treatment plans based on assessment outcomes, adhering to a client-centred approach aligned with evidence-based practices.
• Effectively Implemented personalised treatment plans rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles to address diverse psychological concerns.
• Displayed exceptional collaborative skills with supervisors, fellow practitioners, and individuals from clients' interpersonal networks to ensure comprehensive psychological care and enhance treatment outcomes.

Although not a psychology-specific role, my hospitality experience fostered the development of key psychological skills, including rapport building, empathy, active listening, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adaptive communication. These experiences strengthened my ability to build relationships, collaborate effectively with others, and respond sensitively to the diverse needs and behaviours of individuals.