Robyn Lyons
Hamilton,VIC
Summary
Senior mental health clinician with expertise in crisis intervention and risk assessment. Demonstrated success in creating effective treatment plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve client care and outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Mental Health Clinician
Headspace
Hamilton, VIC
07.2025 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention for clients experiencing acute distress.
- Conducted initial assessments to identify client needs and formulate effective intervention strategies.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Developed individualized treatment plans with clients to enhance mental health support.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care for clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for complex cases.
- Documented client progress and treatment outcomes in electronic records.
- Actively participated in team meetings and supervision sessions where case discussions were held regularly.
- Performed research activities related to mental health interventions and treatments.
- Guided patients to appropriate specialists for further support.
Youth Enhanced Mental Health Clinician
Headspace
Hamilton, VIC
06.2025 - Current
- Delivered crisis intervention services in high-pressure situations to ensure immediate client support.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Conducted individual therapy sessions with diverse clients to address mental health needs.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to deliver effective therapeutic interventions.
- Assisted clients in developing strategies for dealing with difficult situations that could lead to relapse or further deterioration of mental health status.
- Educated clients and families on mental illness diagnoses, medication management, and community resources to enhance understanding and access to care.
- Provided psychoeducation regarding various psychological disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder.
- Participated in case consultations to enhance client care strategies and outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for complex cases.
- Advocated for clients by coordinating necessary services and addressing emergency issues during crisis situations.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
Mental Health Clinician
Victorian Education Department
Wimmera South West, VIC
11.2020 - 06.2025
- Delivered therapeutic interventions in individual and group settings.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during critical situations.
- Provided crisis intervention services, including risk assessment and safety planning.
- Guided clients in developing strategies to manage challenging situations, minimizing risk of relapse or deterioration in mental health.
- Assessed client needs through comprehensive psychological evaluations.
- Conducted initial screenings and assessments of clients to determine mental health needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for complex cases.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss treatment plans and progress updates with psychiatrists or physicians.
- Led group therapy sessions focused on coping skills, anger management, anxiety reduction, stress management, and relapse prevention.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records consistently.
- Collaborated with educators to support students' mental health needs.
- Participated in professional development to enhance clinical skills regularly.
- Provided psychoeducation regarding various psychological disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder.
- Identified and referred patients to relevant community resources and specialists to meet their needs.
Education
Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) - Social Work
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSW11-2021
Bachelor of Social Science (Community Welfare) - Social Welfare
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga06-2015
Skills
- Mental health assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Risk assessment
- Clinical assessment
- Treatment planning
- Evidence-based practices
- Child and adolescent therapy
- Therapeutic intervention
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Clinical supervision
- Biopsychosocial evaluation
- Grief and loss support
- Bereavement support
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability
Timeline
Senior Mental Health Clinician
Headspace
07.2025 - Current
Youth Enhanced Mental Health Clinician
Headspace
06.2025 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Victorian Education Department
11.2020 - 06.2025
Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) - Social Work
Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Social Science (Community Welfare) - Social Welfare
Charles Sturt University