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Lisa McDonald

Armstrong Creek,VIC

Summary

  • Over 20 years experience working with vulnerable young people and their families in both case management and mental health.
  • Sound knowledge and experience of Strength based practice, Trauma informed Care, Attachment theory and child and adolescent development.
  • Passionate about working towards best outcomes for clients.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Horizon House, St John Of God
10.2018 - Current

Senior Case Manager, Integrated Family Services

Mallee District Aboriginal Services
05.2016 - 10.2018
  • Provided support to vulnerable Aboriginal families in Robinvale and surrounds.
  • Case managed families with involvement with Child Protection and Child First.
  • Provided referrals to and liaised with collaborating agencies.
  • Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
  • Facilitated care team meetings.
  • Ensured culturally aware practices
  • Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
  • Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
  • facilitated programs and small group work on relevant issues, i.e mental health, self care, exercise, healthy choices.
  • Ensured accurate professional confidential documentation and case notes.
  • Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.

Senior Worker, Leaving Care Program

Brophy Youth And Family Services.
01.2012 - 05.2016


  • Provided case management of vulnerable young people transitioning from out of home care to independent living.
  • Facilitated access to transitional housing, crisis accommodation, public and private rental.
  • Liaised with and maintained relationships with other agencies, ie Child Protection, Youth Justice, AOD, schools, homelessness services, job agencies
  • Ensured compliance with legislation, standards, policies and procedures relevant to this program and the organisation.


Community Outreach Worker

MIND Australia
01.2000 - 02.2012
  • Assessed young people for suitability to enter the residential component of the MIND program.
  • Provided outreach support pre and post entry to the residential program.
  • Provided mental health assessment and referral to relevant agencies.

Psychiatric Nurse

Brierly Hospital/ South West Healthcare
01.1990 - 07.2005
  • Performed full range of nursing duties.
  • Majority of nursing experience in acute Psychiatric ward.

Education

Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

Gordon Institute of TAFE
Geelong, VIC
12.2020

Cert IV - Drug And Alcohol

Odyssey House
Richmond, VIC
12.2010

Diploma of Psychiatric Nursing - Psychiatric Nursing

Brierly Hospital
Warrnambool, VIC
12.1990

Skills

  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong professional integrity
  • Genuine desire to provide the best care and support to vulnerable young people
  • Experience in providing line management to a staff team
  • Organized, honest and contribute to a supportive team environment

Timeline

Caregiver

Horizon House, St John Of God
10.2018 - Current

Senior Case Manager, Integrated Family Services

Mallee District Aboriginal Services
05.2016 - 10.2018

Senior Worker, Leaving Care Program

Brophy Youth And Family Services.
01.2012 - 05.2016

Community Outreach Worker

MIND Australia
01.2000 - 02.2012

Psychiatric Nurse

Brierly Hospital/ South West Healthcare
01.1990 - 07.2005

Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

Gordon Institute of TAFE

Cert IV - Drug And Alcohol

Odyssey House

Diploma of Psychiatric Nursing - Psychiatric Nursing

Brierly Hospital

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