MIRA COSS
Mcdowall,QLD
Summary
Skilled Psychologist dedicated to providing therapy to patients in a meaningful way, listening to their concerns, helping them to learn how to approach their mental, emotional and behavioural problems. Skilled in providing children and adolescents with individual psychotherapy to help them facilitate social emotional adjustments to allow them to lead to increase meaning and quality of life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PSYCHOLOGIST
THERAPY PRO
NORTH BRISBANE
11.2020 - Current
- Providing outpatient therapy for children aged 3 to 14 years and their families/ teachers at school
- Providing outpatient therapy for adults who have been diagnosed with a disability, building their capacity and mental health
- Informed Consent, triage mental health/ suicidal ideation risk assessments, clinical assessment formulation (CAF), observational assessment, MSE, biopsychosocial assessments
- Perform psychological assessments including IQ, personality, ADHD (ADOS Nov 22)
- Intellectual disability, with an interest in depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction
- Lead group interventions with troubled teens in schools with other students and teachers in an effort to prevent further suspensions
- Consult with primary care physicians and other medical specialist, parents, multidisciplinary team, school staff, Child Safety officers, support coordinators regarding diagnoses, comprehensive care goals and therapeutic expectations for individual patients.
PSYCHOLOGIST
WELLBEING In MIND
Kenmore, QLD
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Working with children and adult to provide therapeutic support to clients experiencing mental health concerns.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Disseminated reports and letters to GP to drive patient care improvements.
- Interviewed, observed and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
COUNSELLOR GAMBLING HELP
FAMILY PRACTITIONER
Ipswich, QLD
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Intake interview and triage assessment for individuals with addiction/s, clinical assessment formulation including biopsychosocial, MSE, suicidal ideation, drug, alcohol and gambling misuse, domestic family violence and trauma, child safety allegations
- Working collaboratively with clients using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support patients with addiction to make choices with awareness
- Provide supervision and support for families who have been court ordered to reconnect in a children’s contact centre due to sever relationship breakdowns within the family
- Taking observational notes and writing recommendations for court
- Providing care for severely emotionally disturbed children while at the children’s contact centre.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/LEAD RECRUITER
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND
Springfield Campus, QLD
06.2015 - 11.2018
- Cancer research project: The project aimed to explore perceived gaps for patients who are traveling for treatment from rural and regional Queensland to Brisbane
- Recruiting participants, liaising with cancer patients from non-metropolitan areas, networking with local community about cancer research, conducting interviews, transcribing and data analysis
- Literature review, creating and maintaining contact database with up to date results of cancer patients, stage of treatment, completion of survey.
Education
Master of Science - Cognitive Psychology
University of The Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, QLD11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Southern Queensland
Springfield, QLD10.2018
Skills
- DSM-IV Classification
- Psychology Expertise
- Family Counseling
- Psychological Interventions
- Behavior Observation
- Mental Health Assessments
- Crisis Situations
- Group and Individual Care
Timeline
PSYCHOLOGIST
WELLBEING In MIND
06.2021 - 10.2021
PSYCHOLOGIST
THERAPY PRO
11.2020 - Current
COUNSELLOR GAMBLING HELP
FAMILY PRACTITIONER
01.2019 - 11.2020
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/LEAD RECRUITER
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND
06.2015 - 11.2018
Master of Science - Cognitive Psychology
University of The Sunshine Coast
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Southern Queensland
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