Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Committee Involvement
Timeline
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Jodie L. Riley

Tamworth ,NSW

Summary

Empathetic and conscientious Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience and advanced training in evidence-based techniques. Committed to providing effective care and mental health education. Offering a patient-focused practice style that emphasizes active participation in the development of treatment plans. Successful in establishing rapport with patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Excellent interpersonal skills for networking and liaising with other professionals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Psychologist

Private Practice
Tamworth , NSW
02.2014 - Current
  • To provide psychological services including assessment, diagnosis, formulation, treatment and prevention of psychological problems and mental illness across the lifespan.
  • Offered referrals to additional resources such as support groups or community organizations when appropriate.
  • Attended continuing education conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices in clinical psychology.
  • Consulted with other professionals, agencies and universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counselling resources and techniques.
  • Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
  • Consulted with attorneys regarding psychological evaluations needed for court cases.

Clinical Psychologist

Hunter New England Area Health Service
Armidale
12.2008 - 01.2014
  • Child, Youth and Family Service
  • Provide assessment and therapeutic intervention to children, young people and adults who are in need of psychological services
  • Provide statistical information and reports
  • Provision of supervision, consultation and training to other staff members and other organizations
  • Community liaison and education.

Mental Health Intern Supervisor

Life Solutions North
08.2010 - 05.2011
  • Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to mental health interns from various disciplines, participate in the development, implementation and assessment of competencies that comprise the intern program, participate in assessment and therapeutic intervention with challenging cases, liaise with GP’s and other organizations relating to clinical care, maintain clinical and other documentation in a professional manner, provide regular feedback to program manager regarding intern progress.

Clinician

Hunter New England Area Health Service, Adolescent Mental Health
Armidale
02.2008 - 08.2008
  • Provide clinical services to children, young people and their families who have, or are at risk of, mental health issues
  • Provide assessment, referral and ongoing counselling to individuals and their families
  • Facilitate group programs and community education programs
  • Provide statistical information and reports
  • Liaise with other community and government organisations
  • Provide consultation and training on child and adolescent mental health issues
  • Development, implementation and evaluation of programs to support children whose parents have mental health issues

Child Protection Counsellor/Child & Adolescent Mental Health Clinician

Greater Western Area Health Service
Dareton
02.2006 - 02.2007
  • Provide intensive clinical services to children, young people and their families who are referred from the Department of Community Services for issues of physical abuse and neglect of children
  • Provide detailed reports to DoCS and Court in relation to child protection matters and intervention progress
  • Provide court support to young people attending Children’s Court
  • Coordinate early intervention and prevention programs in relation to Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

Mental Health Worker

Far West Area Health Service, Dareton, Child & Adolescent Mental Health
08.2004 - 02.2006
  • Provide clinical services to children, young people and their families who have, or are at risk of, mental health issues
  • Provide assessment, referral and ongoing counselling to individuals and their families
  • Facilitate group programs and community education programs
  • Provide statistical information and reports
  • Liaise with other community and government organisations
  • Provide consultation and training on child and adolescent mental health issues
  • Development, implementation and evaluation of programs to support children whose parents have mental health issues

School-Link Coordinator

New England Area Health Service, School
Tamworth
09.2003 - 07.2004
  • Child & Adolescent Mental Health
  • Develop & establish formal links between CAMHS & Schools; Coordinate identification of local pathways to care for children & adolescents with mental health problems & the roles & responsibilities of various workers in pathways to care, facilitate consultation for school counsellors concerning clinical mental health issues, including referral, ongoing support & management; Facilitate ongoing education for DET and CAMHS personnel; Facilitate & coordinate implementation of collaborative evidence based programs aimed at promoting mental health &/or preventing mental health problems in schools
  • Supervise CAMHS Program Officers in the development, implementation and evaluation of area CAMHS early intervention/prevention programs.

Project Officer

New England Area Health Service
Tamworth
09.2002 - 09.2003
  • Child & Adolescent Mental Health
  • Develop, implement and evaluate programs focussing on early intervention and prevention of mental health issues in young people aged 0-18 & their families
  • Community consultation and education
  • Clinical group work
  • Development, implementation and evaluation of programs to support children whose parents have mental health issues

Teacher

TAFE
Broken Hill
02.2002 - 09.2002
  • Delivery of flexible learning course in Child Protection, Disabilities Certificate III & Certificate IV, setting and marking assessments.

Mental Health Worker

Far West Mental Health Service
Broken Hill
02.2002 - 09.2002
  • Provide assessment and case management to clients referred to the Mental Health Service, participation in planning and provision of psychosocial rehabilitation program, provide counselling and support services, provide statistical details and reports, liaising with other services, clients and families, team development.

Live-in Carer

The United Kingdom
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Caring for elderly people in their home, attending to personal needs, shopping, hygiene, domestic tasks, liaising with family members and services.

Teacher

NSW T.A.F.E
Broken Hill
01.1999 - 01.1999
  • Facilitating workshops and teaching adults in the areas of working with people with disabilities and Youth Work
  • Setting and marking assessments, Group work.

Program Officer

Department of Community Services
Broken Hill
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Writing behaviour management programs for people with developmental disabilities, including assessment, development, implementation and review
  • Liaising with other government and non-government agencies, training other staff members and families in using the programs effectively, community education.

Residential Care Worker

Department of Community Services
Manly
01.1998 - 01.1998
  • Duties included being on call to work at short notice, assisting people with developmental disabilities, preparations of meals, social outings, providing a stimulating and caring environment, supervision and distribution of medication, personal care such as bathing, oral hygiene, dressing and care of clothing, companionship and pastoral care for residents.

Youth Worker

Department of Community Services, After Care Services
Guildford, Issacs
01.1998 - 01.1998
  • Intensive support with families, family mediation, advocating for young people within the family, family restoration and counselling, liaising with other agencies and professionals regarding the family, advice and implementation of discipline methods, routines etc, assessing family dynamics.

Youth Worker

MacKillop Youth Accommodation, Pennant Hills, Community Youth Homes
Chatswood
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Case Management, participating in the day to day operations of the service, working with young homeless people, being available to work on an on call basis, facilitating group work with young people, counselling young people, family mediation.

District Officer

Department of Community Services
Manly
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Investigations of child abuse/neglect notifications, family work, working with children and adolescents in substitute care, liaising with other agencies, referrals, case management and assessment of cases, court work, report writing, advocacy and support for young people in care.

Youth Support Worker

Armidale Youth Refuge
Armidale
01.1994 - 01.1996
  • Case management, liaising with other government and non-government agencies, participating in the day to day operations of the refuge and it’s maintenance, supervising a variety of young and educating them in living and social skills, facilitating workshops such as protective behaviours, sexuality, communication and relaxation, community development/education, counselling of young people and parents, family mediation, acting as an advocate for the residents when required and assisting in various types of crisis work.

Social Educator

Challenge Armidale LTD
Armidale
01.1992 - 01.1995
  • Supporting and educating people with developmental disabilities in many aspects of their lives, including residential, personal financial, recreational and vocational, developing, implementing and reviewing habilitation programs in the basis of individual needs, liaising with other agencies, promote the dignity, independence and rights of the consumers, education of the public.

Residential Care Assistant

Challenge Foundation
Broken Hill
01.1990 - 01.1991
  • Duties as stated previously.

Receptionist

  • Administrative duties such as typing, filing, banking, answering the telephone, customer service, attending to inquiries.

Waitress

  • Table service at functions such as weddings, parties, etc.

Education

Clinical Masters - Psychology

University of New England
01.2008

Honours - Psychology

University of New England
01.2005

Graduate Diploma of Social Science - Psychology

University of New England
01.2003

Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology

University of New England
01.1994

Higher School Certificate -

Willyama High School
01.1990

NSW School Certificate -

Young High School
01.1988

Skills

  • Therapy and Counselling
  • Consultations
  • Group Therapy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Case Management
  • Report Writing
  • Referral Coordination
  • Scheduling and Calendar Management
  • Treatment Planning
  • In-Service Training
  • Treatment Program Evaluations
  • Decision-Making
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Clinical Recommendations

Accomplishments

2023 Neuropsychotherpy, EMDR, and other Trauma Interventions: Integrating Powerful Tools for Recovery

2022 Schema Therapy Introductory Course
2019 EMDR Training Introductory and Advanced modules
2017 Wisdom of the Body, Lost and Found :Pat Ogden
2016 Trauma Informed Practice 1 day Workshop
2015 Motivational Interviewing Refresher Workshop
2015 Interpersonal Psychotherapy Introductory Workshop
2013 Advanced training in Family Therapy
2011 Competent Responses to Sexual and Familial Abuse in Aboriginal Communities
2009 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – an introduction
2009 Narrative Therapy and Trauma – 1 day workshop
2006 Family Therapy Training
2006 NSW Health Specialist Services PANOC Training – 2 weeks
2005 Brief Solution Focussed Therapy – 2 day workshop
2005 Check It Out Program
2004 MHOAT & Mental Health Interventions Training
2004 Narrative Therapy – 3 day workshop
2004 Art and Play Therapy – 2 day workshop
2004 Certificate IV Assessment & Workplace Training
2004 Adolescents Coping with Emotions Program
2004 Kids Helpline Peer Skills Train the Trainer
2004 Optimal Treatment Project: From Caring to Curing
2003 Working with Adolescents who self harm
2002 Working with Adolescents with Depression and related disorders
1998 Drug and Alcohol Motivational Interviewing
1997 Protective Behavoiurs Training
1997 HIV/Aids and Drug and Alcohol Training
1997 Interviewing Pre-School age children
1996 District Officer Care and Protection Training
1996 Foundations in Community Management
1996 Occupational Health and Safety Managers Course
1995 Youth Crisis Core Training
1995 Suicide Prevention
1995 Interagency Workshop – Youth Services
1993 Team Building and Conflict Resolution

References

Tahn Daly

Clinical Psychologist 

The Miller Clinic

Suite 19, The Italian Forum, 19-23 Norton Street, Leichhardt, NSW

02) 9518 1191 

 

Nyssa Brolese

Clinical Psychologist

Engaging Minds Clinical Psychology 

2/31 Post Parade, St Clair, SA

08) 8445 0687

Committee Involvement

Peninsula Youth Services
Youth Suicide Forum
School-Link Advisory Committee
EQUIP – Leadership and Management
See-Saw – The Balanced Portrayal of Mental Health Working Party
COPMI Steering Committee (GWAHS)
Integrated Case management (Armidale)

Timeline

Clinical Psychologist

Private Practice
02.2014 - Current

Mental Health Intern Supervisor

Life Solutions North
08.2010 - 05.2011

Clinical Psychologist

Hunter New England Area Health Service
12.2008 - 01.2014

Clinician

Hunter New England Area Health Service, Adolescent Mental Health
02.2008 - 08.2008

Child Protection Counsellor/Child & Adolescent Mental Health Clinician

Greater Western Area Health Service
02.2006 - 02.2007

Mental Health Worker

Far West Area Health Service, Dareton, Child & Adolescent Mental Health
08.2004 - 02.2006

School-Link Coordinator

New England Area Health Service, School
09.2003 - 07.2004

Project Officer

New England Area Health Service
09.2002 - 09.2003

Teacher

TAFE
02.2002 - 09.2002

Mental Health Worker

Far West Mental Health Service
02.2002 - 09.2002

Live-in Carer

The United Kingdom
01.1999 - 01.2001

Teacher

NSW T.A.F.E
01.1999 - 01.1999

Program Officer

Department of Community Services
01.1998 - 01.1999

Residential Care Worker

Department of Community Services
01.1998 - 01.1998

Youth Worker

Department of Community Services, After Care Services
01.1998 - 01.1998

Youth Worker

MacKillop Youth Accommodation, Pennant Hills, Community Youth Homes
01.1997 - 01.1998

District Officer

Department of Community Services
01.1996 - 01.1998

Youth Support Worker

Armidale Youth Refuge
01.1994 - 01.1996

Social Educator

Challenge Armidale LTD
01.1992 - 01.1995

Residential Care Assistant

Challenge Foundation
01.1990 - 01.1991

Receptionist

Waitress

Clinical Masters - Psychology

University of New England

Honours - Psychology

University of New England

Graduate Diploma of Social Science - Psychology

University of New England

Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology

University of New England

Higher School Certificate -

Willyama High School

NSW School Certificate -

Young High School
Jodie L. Riley