Michael Hua
Gladstone Park,Vic
Summary
I am applying for a position in the AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) sector focused on intake and assessment. My objective is to contribute to the effective delivery of alcohol and drug education, utilising a dual diagnosis approach for clients. I aspire to take on a role that encompasses progress development, risk assessment, and collaborative efforts with clients to enhance the well-being of individuals grappling with substance addiction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
Western Health
04.2018 - Current
- Facilitate psycho-educational groups around relapse prevention, challenging negative thought patterns and strategies to assist clients towards being free from or reduce problematic alcohol and substance addiction
- Contribute to the development and improvement on educational programs using evidenced based practices within the harm minimisation framework
- Provide supportive counselling/case management to clients during their stay
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of registered nurses, medical staff and welfare workers to provide support to clients participating in the program
- Positive mentoring with youth and adult clients, including daily interaction and modeling pro-social behaviors to better manage client behavior in the unit
- Encourage clients to engage in activities, such group walks, attending programs and developing individual treatment plans
- Conduct risk assessment and respond with appropriate procedures
- Provide care that is reflective of values and objectives of Western Health
- Manage unit environment where staff, clients and others feel comfortable and valued, including cultural diversity.
Welfare Worker
Western Health
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Providing support, care and supervision to adult and youth clients withdrawing from substance addiction
- Supporting clients through their personal development through structured programs and daily routines
- Liaising with a multidisciplinary team, such as medical staff, health workers and external services
- Complete, document progress notes/observations around behavioral, mental health and recovery journey
- Positive mentoring with youth clients, including daily interaction and modeling appropriate behaviors
- Encourage clients to engage in activities, such outings, programs and individual treatment plans
- Assist young people with referrals to services and appointments
- Conduct risk assessment and respond with appropriate procedures
- Provide care that is reflective of values and objectives of Western Health.
Forensic Alcohol and Drug Counsellor
Uniting Care
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Providing high quality engagement, assessment, treatment and support services to individuals and their families, using best practice principles, including dual diagnoses principles
- Provide effective delivery of alcohol and other drug treatment psycho-educational programs for clients ranging from adult, youth, intellectual disability, and culturally diverse programs, such as Indigenous and Vietnamese specific programs
- Undertake 1:1 counselling sessions, focusing on relapse prevention strategies, high risk situations and treatment pathway in the community
- Conduct assessments for adult prisoners and refer to the appropriate drug-free or harm reduction programs as required
- Ensure all programs are delivered in accordance with 'best practice' principles
- Develop treatment plans that meet the individual needs of a client
- Develop linkages and work closely with other services and partner.
Preadmissions Care and Recovery Coordinator
Uniting Care
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Work to provide a supportive transition from initial assessment through to detox
- Providing harm minimisation education around reducing substance use and alternative strategies
- Facilitating recovery focused programs based on holistic principles
- Handover of information and documentation to the multidisciplinary team
- One to one intensive discussion and assessment of mental wellbeing
- Working with recovery principles to support clients with dual diagnosis and complex profiles
- Providing feedback for quality improvement to nurse unit manager
- Completing reports on statistical data concerned with intake, admission length and discharge to nurse unit manager.
Drug and Alcohol Support Worker
Uniting Care
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Collaboratively work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure client care and rehabilitation
- Establish and build a recovery focused rapport with clients in their recovery journey
- Complete, document client progress notes and other administration duties
- Facilitate and coordinate programs on the weekends such as morning meetings, individual treatment plans and Mindfulness Groups
- Provide care that is reflective of the values and objectives of Regen.
Educations and Activities Coordinator (6-week job cover)
Uniting Care
08.2015 - 09.2015
- Facilitate psycho-educational programs for clients in an adult residential withdrawal environment
- Organise and prepare daily dietary meals and coordinate outdoor activities
- Liaise with unit staff, including support workers, medical staff and unit manager to address house safety and client stabilization
- Facilitate morning meetings to discuss allocations of house tasks and daily program timetable.
Education
Bachelor of Social Science - Behavioral Studies
Swinburne University
03.2023
01.2018
01.2017
Diploma of Community services - Alcohol and other Drugs and Mental Health Services
RMIT University
01.2015
RMIT University
Brunswick, VIC01.2014
VCE -
Thomas Carr Secondary College
01.2003
Skills
- Strong analytical and investigative skills
- Therapeutic communication and building rapport
- Proactive in finding innovative solutions and suggesting improvements to procedures
- Strong work ethic and enthusiastic attitude in a work place
- Strong organisational skills – time management, working to targets
- Experience with critical decision making in a highly acute environment
- Aggression risk assessment and management
Professional Reference
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Fitness / gym
- Coach for kids Brazilian Jiujitsu class
- Reading
- Travelling
reading, Kids Brazilian Jujitsu Coach, Fitness, Travelling
I am an individual who values an active lifestyle, enjoying activities such as travel, culinary exploration, and martial arts. My commitment to fitness is reflected in regular gym attendance. Professionally, I proudly serve as a coach for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu kids class, fostering confidence and discipline in young learners.
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Western Health
04.2018 - Current
Welfare Worker
Western Health
10.2017 - 04.2018
Forensic Alcohol and Drug Counsellor
Uniting Care
06.2016 - 11.2017
Preadmissions Care and Recovery Coordinator
Uniting Care
10.2015 - 05.2016
Educations and Activities Coordinator (6-week job cover)
Uniting Care
08.2015 - 09.2015
Drug and Alcohol Support Worker
Uniting Care
03.2015 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Social Science - Behavioral Studies
Swinburne University
Diploma of Community services - Alcohol and other Drugs and Mental Health Services
RMIT University
RMIT University
VCE -
Thomas Carr Secondary College