Jeremiah Nwokolo
moncrieff,ACT
Summary
Dedicated and clinically proficient mental health professional with extensive experience in acute care, crisis intervention, and community-based mental health services. Strong passion for delivering evidence-based, recovery-oriented support to individuals from diverse backgrounds drives a commitment to enhancing mental health outcomes. Eager to contribute expertise within a dynamic, multidisciplinary organization that values innovation and collaboration, leveraging clinical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and strong interpersonal skills to foster resilience and empower vulnerable populations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Professional Level 3
Canberra Health Services
12.2024 - Current
- Independently conducted high-risk mental health assessments, triaging complex presentations and making critical clinical decisions under pressure.
- Led the development and execution of comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plans, ensuring timely intervention for clients experiencing acute psychiatric distress.
- Enforced legal frameworks with confidence, including: Emergency Apprehension Orders (EAO), ACAT Assessment Orders, Mental Health Act Removal Orders.
- Delivered targeted crisis intervention and risk de-escalation in volatile and unpredictable environments.
- Maintained full responsibility for coordinating multidisciplinary care, engaging families, carers, community services, and medical teams to optimise recovery outcomes.
- Served as Shift Lead, managing team operations, supervising clinical decisions, and allocating urgent tasks to ensure service continuity and rapid response.
- Home Assessment and Acute Response Team (HAART) | Police Ambulance and Clinician Emergency Response (PACER) | Community Mental Health | Acute Care
Mental Health Professional 3
Canberra Health Services
07.2022 - Current
- Providing triage assessment for new mental health referral and identifying clinical needs.
- Managing crisis presentation and connecting consumers with appropriate services.
- Providing comprehensive mental health assessment to clients.
- Complete clinical case notes for all clients and developing treatment plan for clients.
- Providing case management to support client’s recovery.
- Work flexibly and effectively as a team member, demonstrating knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experience related to allied health assistance.
- Liaising with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to come up a treatment plan for clients.
- Clinical lead duties and Managing complaint through the service.
- Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol & Drugs Services - Canberra Health Services.
Youth Worker
OASIS YOUTH CENTRE (SALVATION ARMY)
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted in the daily operations of a 24-hour Youth Service environment within the Youth Emergency Accommodation Network that promotes the physical, emotional, and social development of young people.
- Ensured the young people are not subjected to any form of abuse and bullying or the threat of bullying Through appropriate activities and strategies build rapport and engage with young people to identify and respond to their immediate needs. Offer appropriate support within a person centred, framework and provide opportunities for young people to achieve their goals.
- Acquired and maintained a good working knowledge of accommodation and support options for homeless people both within TSA Network and external agencies and work collaboratively and professionally with other agencies.
- Conducted living skills/training programs and assisted in ensuring relevance to the needs of the young people is maintained. Ensure access for young people to relevant services and support options both within TSA Network and external agencies and advocate as appropriate.
- Youth Emergency Accommodation Network
Youth Worker
MARIST180
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Marist180 is a not-for-profit organisation focused on helping at risk young people, their families, & creating positive change throughout Australia.
- Supported the implementation of the young person’s case plan. Meet individual needs according to an established behavioural support plan.
- Support the development of daily living skills & capacity for self-care.
- Engaged with young people to develop a positive mentoring relationship, encouraging growth through assistance with day-to-day activities.
- Completed progress notes & incident reports.
- Supported the development of appropriate intervention & psychosocial support strategies outlined in the Behaviour Support Plan.
- Developed professional relationships with individuals, their families & others in the community.
- Assisted in the development of educational, vocational & social skills through participation in leisure, community & sporting activities.
- Provided accurate & timely case notes so that others can provide a consistent experience for the individual.
- Delivered practical assistance & mentorship to help learn responsible day to day social interactions.
- Supported participants meaningfully & productively to reach goals of their personal support plan & facilitate access to community resources.
- Scheduled & assisted with medical appointments & report participants achievements, requirements & reinforce positive behaviour.
- Behaviour Support Plan
Case worker (Field Placement)
YOUTH OFF THE STREETS
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Company Overview: Youth Off the Streets is a non-denominational community organization supporting disadvantaged young people as they work to turn their lives around.
- Worked on the Community Visitor’s Scheme project under supervision & advertised to partnering organizations.
- Worked with young people to build trust, assess their needs, and connect them with relevant support services.
- Facilitated workshops with young people and supported them in setting up long- & short-term goals.
- Provided evidence-based practice in a clinical care setting while working on health promotion projects in response to the community’s needs.
- Maintained appropriate case notes and supported young people with job readiness, housing, and legal support.
- Worked extensively within the Youth Engagement team through activities such as sports, music & art in the community.
- Promoted & maintained a safe environment for young people.
- Community Visitor’s Scheme
Resident key worker - Field Placement
GROW REHABILITATION RESIDENTIAL
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: The residential facility offers recovery & rehabilitation services to individuals with Drug and alcohol addiction and mental health issues.
- Facilitated focus & grow groups, case management & admitting new resident & filling out Intake forms. Updating progress notes.
- Conducted research with key stakeholders to provide practical community solutions through the application of qualitative & quantitative methods. Worked with playgroup kids & within communities for a successful settlement in Australia. Facilitating encounter groups.
- Developed a framework for monitoring a comprehensive clinical care service provision to achieve desired health outcomes.
- Planned & supported the delivery of in-service education sessions, seminars & workshops as well as external conferences as appropriate.
- Supported the identification of performance measures within the project & sought feedback on all ideas, findings & plans, prior to implementation.
- Facilitating encounter groups
Education
Master of Social Work (Q) -
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
01.2021
BSc - Entrepreneurial Studies
FUNAAB
01.2017
Skills
- Acute Mental Health Care Risk Assessment & Crisis Management Clinical Leadership
- Mental Health Act (ACT) Legal Orders (EO, RO, ACAT) Emergency Apprehension
- Crisis Response PACER Assertive Outreach Suicide Prevention
- Trauma-Informed Practice Recovery-Oriented Care Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- 2023: Borderline Personality Training Certification.
- 2019: Current First Aid & CPR Certificate: No 19/FA/3609 Until 31/08/2023 WWCC: WWC1748914E.
- 2019: Cert III: Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)
- 2020: Mental Health Cert.
- WWVP – 00377127
Timeline
Mental Health Professional Level 3
Canberra Health Services
12.2024 - Current
Mental Health Professional 3
Canberra Health Services
07.2022 - Current
Youth Worker
OASIS YOUTH CENTRE (SALVATION ARMY)
12.2021 - 06.2022
Case worker (Field Placement)
YOUTH OFF THE STREETS
07.2020 - 10.2020
Youth Worker
MARIST180
01.2020 - 12.2021
Resident key worker - Field Placement
GROW REHABILITATION RESIDENTIAL
06.2019 - 10.2019
BSc - Entrepreneurial Studies
FUNAAB
Master of Social Work (Q) -
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY