Karen O'Dell
Windale,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Art Therapist with 4 years experience working in a collaborative mental health facility alongside Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Mental Health OT's and Social Workers. Committed to providing a trusting, calm and open atmosphere to encourage engagement with and support of every client regardless of presentation.
Experienced therapist who consistently works with complex mental health cases in a client centred approach to implement treatment strategies consistent with therapeutic objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Therapist
The Base - Mental Health Centre
03.2020 - Current
- Assess needs of each client, often based on GP referral, and develop art therapy interventions to meet needs.
- Develop goal-oriented psycho-educational therapeutic activities to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Design art therapy sessions and programs to meet goals of individual NDIS clients.
- Maintain thorough and confidential records of therapeutic sessions and observations.
Assistant Manager
Macquarie Educational Tours
11.2005 - 04.2016
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Liaised with school executives, assessing requirements and providing recommendation according to consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development.
Practising Visual Artist
Self Employed
01.1995 - 06.2005
- Participated in various group exhibitions at Goulburn Regional Gallery.
- Conducted art & craft classes for children and adults.
- Taught Calligraphy at Southern Region Community College
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Art Teacher - Part Time
Liberty Christian College
02.1996 - 05.2000
- Taught K-9 classes in all forms of art in line with current curriculum
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
Education
Diploma - Art Therapy
College of Educational & Clinical Art Therapy
Newcastle, NSW09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
Newcastle University
Newcastle, NSW11.1986
Higher School Certificate -
Port Macquarie High School
Port Macquarie, NSW11.1983
Certificate - Printing Design & Typography
Newcastle TAFE
Newcastle, NSW12.1988
Skills
- Client Education
- Problem Resolution
- Quality Client Care
- Mental Illness Treatment
- Active Listening
- Group Activities
- Chronic Disorders
Timeline
Art Therapist
The Base - Mental Health Centre
03.2020 - Current
Assistant Manager
Macquarie Educational Tours
11.2005 - 04.2016
Art Teacher - Part Time
Liberty Christian College
02.1996 - 05.2000
Practising Visual Artist
Self Employed
01.1995 - 06.2005
Diploma - Art Therapy
College of Educational & Clinical Art Therapy
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
Newcastle University
Higher School Certificate -
Port Macquarie High School
Certificate - Printing Design & Typography
Newcastle TAFE
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