Luke Norris Chapman
Chapel Hill,Australia
Summary
I am seeking a challenging and rewarding role within the mental health field where I can utilize my skills and knowledge gained through my years of study in psychology. I am currently doing my master’s degree in psychology at the University of Southern Queensland. I have completed an internal placement at the USQ Psychology clinic and an external placement at a private practice in Jimboomba. I aim to make significant contributions to the organisations I work for and the lives of the individuals I work with.
I have a solid foundation in psychological principles and therapeutic practices. I have successfully contributed to patient well-being through tailored treatment plans and effective intervention strategies. Demonstrated proficiency in cognitive-behavioral therapy and crisis intervention, ensuring compassionate and ethical care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Provisional Psychologist
Calm Space Psychology Services
07.2024 - Current
- Completing intake appointments w/ clients to obtain background information
- Conducting risk assessments w/ clients
- Completing differential diagnoses, treatment planning, and interventions using a range of treatment modalities
- Completing regular therapy sessions 3 days a week w/ clients w/ a range of presenting issues across the lifespan
- Administering cognitive assessments (WISC & WAIS), the WIAT, and ABAS
- Administering surveys/questionnaires w/ therapy clients (DASS, PCL-5, SDQ, and many more)
- Completing Case Notes for sessions and any other form of contact w/ clients or parents of clients and other third-party participants
- Obtaining informed consent from clients and release of information
- Liaising w/ Child services, NDIS, schools, and third-party participants where necessary and w/ consent from clients
- Attending weekly individual supervision sessions and monthly group supervision sessions
Provisional Psychologist
The University of Southern Queensland Psychology Clinic
02.2024 - Current
- Calling assigned therapy and assessment clients and explaining the policies at the clinic and booking them in for intake
- Completion of the intake session with a total of 5 therapy clients and 2 assessment clients
- Gather background information and generate a formulation and potential treatment plan
- Provide ongoing therapy for therapy clients using a range of suitable treatment modalities
- Selecting appropriate assessments (with help of supervision) (e.g
- WAIS, WISC, WIAT)
- Administering said assessments in an effective manner
- Scoring and interpreting the results of the assessments and then writing a report
- Risk assessment with clients
- Regular group and individual supervision
- Completing differential diagnoses for therapy clients
- Writing regular case notes and MSEs
- Conducting regular therapy sessions with a range of diverse clients including some complex cases
- Communicating with clients’ parents, relatives, teachers, and other health professionals
Gaming Attendant/Bartender/Bistro Attendant/Functions
The Indooroopilly Hotel
11.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH)
- Supervising gaming/TAB facilities (solving issues with gaming/TAB machines/services)
- Serving Drinks/Food
- Providing excellent customer service/attending to customers’ needs
- Helping prepare/organise functions
- Assisting in venue opening and closing procedures
- Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH)
Administration officer for a large team of Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists
Vision & M1 Psychology
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Meet and greet clients and record arrival for clinician
- Manage all incoming phone calls for the practice
- Help new clients match their needs with an appropriate clinician
- Prepare relevant forms for clinicians (e.g
- DASS-21)
- Maintain practice and office supplies, including the ordering of stock as needed
- Perform follow-up confirmation and/or cancellations
- Inform clients of policies and fees upon booking
- Setting up invoices and collecting prepayments from confirmed clients
- Process payments and Medicare rebates
- Follow up to replace cancelled appointments from appropriate follow-up lists
- Maintain patient records and other computer systems and databases
- Review emails related to clients and bookings and general correspondence and prepare reply/action correspondence
- Opening and closing cleaning and tidying duties
- Maintain practice and office supplies, including the ordering of stock as needed
Research Assistant
Mater Hospital Research Institute
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Analysing excel data spreadsheets
- Performing statistical analyses using SPSS statistical software
- Finding connections and reaching conclusions using data and statistics
- Liaising with lead research coordinator and others over weekly zoom meetings
- Working collaboratively in a team
- Meeting deadlines and contributing to research in the field of psychology
Bartender/bar back
The Fox Hotel
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Serving drinks
- Working as part of team in and around bar
- Collecting glasses/clearing tables
- Preparing venue for closing
Bartender/bar back
Elixir Rooftop Bar
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Serving drinks
- Assisting as team member in and around bar
- Collecting glasses/clearing tables
- Preparing venue for closing
Stock-taker
RGIS Inventory Services
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Taking inventory of products at a variety of retail businesses
- Working to a strict time/productivity schedule
- Ensuring a high degree of accuracy in recording data
Assistant Sound Engineer
Ride Fast Records
09.2012 - 12.2014
- Assisting in audio engineering/technical production
- Communicating with potential clients
- Operating recording software to record clients
- Collaborating with a diverse range of artists
Bridging Program Assistant
Professions Learning Centre, University of Adelaide
02.2012 - 05.2012
- Supporting teaching activities with materials preparation
- Assisting with international student orientation
- Organising and holding a luncheon as well as assisting with Open Day
Education
Master of Professional Psychology -
University of Southern Queensland
11.2024
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) with Honours - Psychological Science
University of Queensland
01.2022
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
University of Adelaide
01.2015
Certificate III in Hospitality - methods in following workplace hygiene procedures, organising and preparing food, preparing and serving espresso coffee and preparing sandwiches
Café Culture, TAFE SA, Regency Campus
01.2013
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering -
University of Adelaide
01.2013
Bachelor of Health Sciences -
University of Adelaide
01.2013
Bachelor of Health Sciences -
University of Adelaide
01.2012
Educated to year 12 level -
Norwood Morialta High School
01.2011
Junior High School -
Ushigome High School
Shinjuku, Japan01.2007
Skills
- Organisational skills
- Teamwork skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Cross-cultural communication
- Psychological theory understanding
- Formulation
- Treatment planning
- Intervention
- Kitchen hygiene
- Food preparation
- Espresso coffee preparation
- Reliability
- Dedication
- Adult psychology
- Emotional awareness
- Adolescent psychology
- Treatment implementation
- Integrated healthcare models
- Disorder diagnosis
- Psychological interventions
- Clinical assessment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multicultural counseling
- Professionalism
- Individual Therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Adaptability
- Evidence-based treatment
- Neuropsychological evaluation
References
- Dr. David Else, Clinical Psychologist & Sports Psychologist, drdavidelse@outlook.com
- Mrs. Vinita Sagar, Counselling Psychologist & Supervisor, vinita@calmspacepsychologyservices.com
- Dr. Katie Brooker, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Mater Research Institute (UQ), k.brooker1@uq.edu.au, 3163 1983
- Dr. Michael Harrington, Senior Lecturer and Discipline Coordinator of Applied Linguistics, School of Languages and Cultures, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, The University of Queensland, m.harrington@uq.edu.au
- Dr. Neil Chorley, Medical Practitioner, Skin HQ Skin Cancer Clinic, 95 Nerang St., Southport, Gold Coast, 4215, 0409 155 537
- Mr. Bert Collins, Manager at the Indooroopilly Hotel (ALH Group), 0407 827 569
Hobbies and Interests
- Football (soccer)
- Making/listening to music
- Collecting vinyl records
- Playing video games
- Consuming psychology and other science related content
- Spending time with family and friends
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/30/94
- Driving License: Open License
Timeline
Provisional Psychologist
Calm Space Psychology Services
07.2024 - Current
Provisional Psychologist
The University of Southern Queensland Psychology Clinic
02.2024 - Current
Administration officer for a large team of Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists
Vision & M1 Psychology
04.2023 - 11.2023
Research Assistant
Mater Hospital Research Institute
07.2021 - 11.2021
Gaming Attendant/Bartender/Bistro Attendant/Functions
The Indooroopilly Hotel
11.2017 - Current
Bartender/bar back
The Fox Hotel
02.2016 - 07.2016
Bartender/bar back
Elixir Rooftop Bar
07.2015 - 04.2016
Stock-taker
RGIS Inventory Services
02.2015 - 05.2015
Assistant Sound Engineer
Ride Fast Records
09.2012 - 12.2014
Bridging Program Assistant
Professions Learning Centre, University of Adelaide
02.2012 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) with Honours - Psychological Science
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
University of Adelaide
Certificate III in Hospitality - methods in following workplace hygiene procedures, organising and preparing food, preparing and serving espresso coffee and preparing sandwiches
Café Culture, TAFE SA, Regency Campus
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering -
University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Health Sciences -
University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Health Sciences -
University of Adelaide
Educated to year 12 level -
Norwood Morialta High School
Junior High School -
Ushigome High School
Master of Professional Psychology -
University of Southern Queensland
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