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
2018.10 - Current
Senior Case Manager, Integrated Family Services
Mallee District Aboriginal Services
2016.05 - 2018.10
- 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.
2012.01 - 2016.05
- 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
2000.01 - 2012.02
- 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
1990.01 - 2005.07
- Performed full range of nursing duties.
- Majority of nursing experience in acute Psychiatric ward.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Gordon Institute of TAFE
Geelong, VIC12.2020
Cert IV - Drug And Alcohol
Odyssey House
Richmond, VIC12.2010
Diploma of Psychiatric Nursing - Psychiatric Nursing
Brierly Hospital
Warrnambool, VIC12.1990
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
2018.10 - Current
Senior Case Manager, Integrated Family Services
Mallee District Aboriginal Services
2016.05 - 2018.10
Senior Worker, Leaving Care Program
Brophy Youth And Family Services.
2012.01 - 2016.05
Community Outreach Worker
MIND Australia
2000.01 - 2012.02
Psychiatric Nurse
Brierly Hospital/ South West Healthcare
1990.01 - 2005.07
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Gordon Institute of TAFE
Cert IV - Drug And Alcohol
Odyssey House
Diploma of Psychiatric Nursing - Psychiatric Nursing
Brierly Hospital