Kaitlin Greenaway
Blaxland,NSW
Summary
Highly motivated and reliable employee experienced in the occupational trauma field. Confident in engaging with individuals requiring psychological assistance, particularly those who have experienced trauma through their work in emergency services and the Australian Defence Force. Extensive experience in diverse clinical settings and with clients presenting various problems. Possess strong knowledge and understanding of case management within the human services field. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills contribute to consistently producing excellent quality work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma Team Psychologist
St John of God Hospital- Richmond
2022.10 - Current
- Providing both individual and group psychological intervention to clients aged 18 and above who are presenting with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of occupational trauma within their role in both emergency services and the Australian Defence Force
- My role includes assessing new clients, facilitating psychological group intervention for PTSD recovery, liaising within the multidisciplinary team (case conferencing) and providing 1:1 trauma processing treatment within the context of frontline work (police).
- Increased client satisfaction by maintaining a compassionate, non-judgmental environment during therapy sessions.
Provisional Psychologist
Solutions in Mind Psychology Penrith
2021.07 - 2022.10
- Providing psychological assessment and intervention to my case load of 50 clients that range in age from 3 to adult
- My role included conducting intake assessments for new client referrals, conducting psychological assessments, providing both individual and group interventions using a CBT model and liaising with other allied health professionals.
Provisional Psychologist
Lithgow Correctional Centre
2021.05 - 2021.07
- Providing psychological services to inmates within a correctional environment
- My role included triaging client referrals, seeing clients in vulnerable situations, report writing and keeping up to date case notes.
- Enhanced patient well-being through the integration of mindfulness-based interventions and relaxation techniques into therapeutic sessions.
Legal Support Officer
Legal Aid NSW (Prisoners Legal Service)
2019.11 - 2021.05
- As a Legal Support Officer for Prisoners Legal Service I was liaising with individuals involved with the New South Wales justice system in order to provide them with to both legal and mental health support.
- Delivered excellent service levels under pressure while working on complex cases in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Contributed to overall office productivity by taking on additional responsibilities such as training new staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) -
Western Sydney University
Kingswood, NSW11.2020
Skills
- Administering, scoring, interpreting and writing reports on a range of psychological assessment tools such as the DASS, PCL-5, ITQ and PWI.
- Group facilitation and individual trauma processing experience
- Working as part of a comprehensive multidisciplinary team as well as confidence working individually.
- Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds including those who have complex mental health disorders, cognitive impairment and complex behaviour management strategies.
- Understanding of the public service and proven ability to work in accordance with all policies, procedures and risk management.
- Crisis management and proactive prevention/intervention of psychological risk
Checks
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
Training
- Professional Development Studies: Qualified Dialectical Behaviour Therapist (Psychwire DBT Intensive)
- Professional Development Studies: Westmead Feelings Program Course Facilitator
- Professional Development Studies: Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) Facilitator
References
Available Upon Request
Certification
Psychologist- General Registration (PSY0002473006)
Timeline
Trauma Team Psychologist
St John of God Hospital- Richmond
2022.10 - Current
Provisional Psychologist
Solutions in Mind Psychology Penrith
2021.07 - 2022.10
Provisional Psychologist
Lithgow Correctional Centre
2021.05 - 2021.07
Legal Support Officer
Legal Aid NSW (Prisoners Legal Service)
2019.11 - 2021.05
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) -
Western Sydney University
Psychologist- General Registration (PSY0002473006)
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