Madolyn Humphries
Macquarie Park,NSW
Summary
Highly motivated provisional psychologist seeking to commence the internship year of the 5+1 psychology registration pathway within the NSW Department of Education. I am eager to contribute to the wellbeing and educational outcomes of children and adolescents attending New South Wales public schools by providing holistic yet individualised care. As an open-minded and empathetic person, I am passionate about facilitating positive change for children, adolescents, and their families by using my extensive understanding of psychological assessment, counselling, and evidence-based interventions.
My current career goal is to embrace opportunities which allow me to work collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues in a supportive environment that will promote my professional growth. I look forward to developing my expertise in providing comprehensive psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions to enhance the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and academic needs of students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Provisional Psychologist
Western Sydney University Psychology Clinic
07.2024 - Current
- Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adolescents to evaluate a range of cognitive, social, emotional, and academic concerns.
- Assessing and screening for diagnostic queries, including Specific Learning Disorder, Intellectual Developmental Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Mood Disorders.
- Utilising standardised psychometric assessment tools, including the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (Fifth Edition) and the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (Third Edition).
- Constructing clinical formulations, preparing psychological assessment reports, and providing patient-centred recommendations in a timely manner.
- Working with children, adolescents, and their families during feedback sessions to discuss assessment outcomes, alongside recommendations, strategies, or interventions which may provide further support.
Customer Service Representative
Kmart Australia
07.2013 - Current
- Handling of POS system transactions including credit, cash, exchanges, returns, and refunds to ensure seamless and accurate cash flow.
- Anticipating customer needs and providing them with high quality service while upholding company standards and values to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Welcoming customers into the store and offering product advice and assistance in finding merchandise.
- Ensuring shelves are appropriately stocked in an orderly fashion.
- Picking and packing customer orders in a timely manner.
Psychology Intern
Creating Change Psychology and Counselling
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintaining confidentiality and discretion, applying APS ethical guidelines and Australian privacy laws in relation to handling sensitive personal information.
- Rapport building and promotion of psychological services to clients and stakeholders of the practice.
- Research and summary of clinical resources for Director and Senior Clinicians, as well as independent initiative to provide suggestions and recommendations for the enhancement of clinical services.
- Welcoming and escorting after hours cliental from the building foyer to the clinic’s waiting room.
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and professional environment within waiting areas, offices, and therapy rooms.
- Attending to the needs of cliental whilst they wait for therapy sessions.
Youth Reference Group Member
Headspace Wagga Wagga
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Advocating for youth mental health within local schools and the wider Wagga Wagga community.
- Participating in community events to promote Headspace services to local youth, to reduce stigma, and to promote youth mental health awareness.
- Delivering psychoeducation in small-group settings regarding various mental health and wellbeing concerns across local Wagga Wagga high schools.
- Providing feedback, insights, and perspectives to aid in decision making surrounding the direction of Headspace services.
Education
Master of Professional Psychology -
Western Sydney University
12-2024
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) -
Charles Sturt University
01-2023
High School Certificate -
Mater Dei Catholic College
Wagga Wagga01-2016
Skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills with children, adolescents, and adults
- Adherence to professional and ethical codes to maintain confidentiality standards
- Flexible and adjustable to the needs and abilities of individuals
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to engage in problem-solving and critical thinking
- Excellent time management
- Ability to work independently and interpedently within busy and stressful environments
Certification
- AHPRA Registered Provisional Psychologist [Registration Number: PSY0002769616]
- Australian Psychological Society Member
- Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy Member
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Working with Children Check (Volunteer)
References
Patricia Aguayo
Western Sydney University Psychology Clinic: Supervising Clinical Psychologist
p.aguayo@westernsydney.edu.au
0403 884 178
Creating Change Psychology and Counselling: Former Internship Program Supervisor
jessicasaid99@hotmail.com
0400 836 910
Timeline
Provisional Psychologist
Western Sydney University Psychology Clinic
07.2024 - Current
Psychology Intern
Creating Change Psychology and Counselling
10.2022 - 05.2023
Youth Reference Group Member
Headspace Wagga Wagga
10.2020 - 12.2021
Customer Service Representative
Kmart Australia
07.2013 - Current
Master of Professional Psychology -
Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) -
Charles Sturt University
High School Certificate -
Mater Dei Catholic College
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