Kelly Simpkins
22b Hope St, Watermans Bay
Summary
Professional Psychologist with an extensive background in the assessment and recruitment space, along with the assessment and treatment of a range of mental health conditions in a clinical setting. Known for empathy and effective communication, ensuring clear assessment and treatment outcomes for clients. Experience in the administration, scoring and interpretation of a range of psychometric tests of personality, psychopathology, and intelligence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business owner
Oasis Psychology
11.2014 - Current
- Provision of evidence-based psychological intervention to assist clients with a range of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, return to work/adjustment counselling, stress management, PTSD, relationship counselling. Maintenance of comprehensive case notes. Provision of psychological treatment summary reports to medical professionals and Court as required. Attendance at regular peer supervision and professional development trainings as required by AHPRA.
Psychologist
Mindwise Psychology
05.2013 - 03.2015
- As per Oasis Psychology
Psychologist
Manpower Services
04.2003 - 11.2014
- Psychological assessment interviews of Australian Defence Force applicants.
- Report writing.
- Exit counselling of psychologically unsuitable applicants.
- Training of new psychologists during their accreditation process.
Psychologist
Metro Counselling
02.2014 - 11.2014
- As per Oasis Psychology
Psychologist
W.A. Police
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Psychological assessment interviews for W.A. Police applicants.
- Report writing
Psychologist
Advanced Personnel Management
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Conduct Vocational Assessment and Transferable Skills Assessments
- Report writing
- Case management including liaison with GPs.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling
- Adjustment counselling for clients as required
Psychologist
Department for Child Protection – Adoptions Services
11.2008 - 12.2010
- Psychological assessment of prospective adoptive parents.
- Comprehensive report writing.
Psychologist
Department of Corrective Services
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Selection interviews for Prison Officers
- Report writing
Psychologist – Rank of Captain
Australian Defence Force Psychology Corps (PSS-WA)
05.2001 - 11.2002
- Army Officer – assessment of Army Reserve applicants.
- Assessment reports.
Social Welfare Consultant (part time)
The Infant's Home – Ashfield (N.S.W.)
02.2000 - 12.2000
- The provision of social welfare support to parents of children attending the Family Centre of Early Intervention program, including counselling, referral and home visits. The development and review of case plans for each family.
- Involvement in referral and case management meetings. Assisting staff with behaviour management strategies for children.
- Facilitation of a parenting skills course
- Provision of a monthly board report and attendance at senior staff meetings.
Co-ordinator, Crisis Care Program
Marymead Child and Family Centre (ACT)
01.1995 - 09.1998
- Recruitment, training and ongoing support of crisis carers
- Contact person for referrals to the program
- Support of children in care, the provision of appropriate counselling intervention with their families
- Liaison with Family Services to develop appropriate caseplans for children
- Participation in an on-call roster
- Maintenance of the program's budget
- Development of the policies and procedures manual
Education
Bachelor of Arts degree - Psychology double major
University of Western Australia
11.1990
Post Graduate Diploma - Psychology
University of Queensland
11.1992
Skills
- Psychological assessment skills
- Comprehensive report writing skills
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Critical thinking skills
Certification
- Full registration with AHPRA #PSY0001578498
- Member of Australian Association of Psychologists, Inc (AAPi)
- Medicare provider number #4508827F
- ABN #86705209339
- Professional indemnity insurance
Timeline
Business owner
Oasis Psychology
11.2014 - Current
Psychologist
Metro Counselling
02.2014 - 11.2014
Psychologist
W.A. Police
09.2013 - 12.2013
Psychologist
Mindwise Psychology
05.2013 - 03.2015
Psychologist
Advanced Personnel Management
09.2011 - 06.2012
Psychologist
Department for Child Protection – Adoptions Services
11.2008 - 12.2010
Psychologist
Department of Corrective Services
01.2004 - 01.2006
Psychologist
Manpower Services
04.2003 - 11.2014
Psychologist – Rank of Captain
Australian Defence Force Psychology Corps (PSS-WA)
05.2001 - 11.2002
Social Welfare Consultant (part time)
The Infant's Home – Ashfield (N.S.W.)
02.2000 - 12.2000
Co-ordinator, Crisis Care Program
Marymead Child and Family Centre (ACT)
01.1995 - 09.1998
Post Graduate Diploma - Psychology
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Arts degree - Psychology double major
University of Western Australia
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