Overview
Work History
Education
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Jessica East

Sunshine Coast

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker

Sunshine Coast Hospital Health Service
03.2024 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and safety planning
  • Delivered trauma-informed, client-centred interventions using ACT, CBT, DBT and MI
  • Facilitated psychoeducation groups focused on mental health, emotional regulation, and recovery
  • Collaborated within multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and holistic client care
  • Engaged in crisis intervention, supporting clients experiencing acute distress, suicidal ideation, and self-harm
  • Maintained accurate case notes, reports, and documentation in line with clinical governance standards

Health Services Officer

MAX Solutions
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Conducted assessments, risk evaluations, and treatment planning
  • Developed and facilitated personalised case management plans to support client goals and employment readiness
  • Delivered psychoeducation and therapeutic interventions to address barriers to social inclusion and well-being
  • Collaborated with job coaches, healthcare providers, and community services to ensure holistic client support
  • Provided crisis intervention and emotional support, managing risk and safety planning when needed
  • Offered face-to-face and telehealth support across multiple sites on the Sunshine Coast

Social Worker, University Field Placement

Child Youth and Mental Health Service - SCHHS
08.2023 - 11.2023

Successfully completed a 600-hour student placement, receiving onsite and external supervision to enhance professional development, strengthen my practice framework, refine my clinical skills, and apply evidence-based interventions in real-world settings.

Social Worker, University Field Placement

St Vincent De Paul Society
01.2022 - 05.2022

Successfully completed a 400-hour student placement, receiving onsite and external supervision to enhance professional development, strengthen my practice framework, refine my clinical skills, and apply evidence-based interventions in real-world settings.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work Honours -

Central Queensland University
01.2023

Diploma of Counselling -

TAFE Queensland
01.2023

Graduated -

Siena Catholic College
01.2016

Certificate III in Business -

01.2016

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Team Collaboration
  • Rapport
  • Client-Centred
  • Ethical Decision Making
  • Compassionate
  • Case management

  • Client advocacy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Crisis intervention
  • Case documentation
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Multicultural competence
  • Individual and group counseling

Timeline

Health Services Officer

MAX Solutions
09.2024 - 01.2025

Social Worker

Sunshine Coast Hospital Health Service
03.2024 - Current

Social Worker, University Field Placement

Child Youth and Mental Health Service - SCHHS
08.2023 - 11.2023

Social Worker, University Field Placement

St Vincent De Paul Society
01.2022 - 05.2022

Diploma of Counselling -

TAFE Queensland

Graduated -

Siena Catholic College

Certificate III in Business -

Bachelor of Social Work Honours -

Central Queensland University
Jessica East