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Shevy-Jean Zerner

Mackay

Summary

I am a curious and compassionate provisional psychologist, soon to be generally registered. I have experience working with diverse psychological presentations across the lifespan. I am dedicated to providing evidenced-based assessments and treatments that are tailored to suit the individual needs of clients. I pride myself on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space for clients to be heard.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Provisional Psychologist

Mackay Base Hospital, Queensland Health
07.2024 - Current

A combination of individual therapy and cognitive assessments for inpatient and outpatients with co-morbid mental health and physical health presentations. My time here has developed my generalist knowledge of health psychology and developing treatment plans in collaboration with other health professionals.

Provisional Psychologist

UQ Psychology Clinic
03.2023 - 07.2024

Feb 2023- Jan 2024. Placement at UQ Psychology Clinic (Aveo). Jan - Jul 2024. Performed a combination of individual therapy and cognitive assessments. Completed a range of administrative tasks, professional development, research and delivery of case presentations. Primary presentations: Anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, perfectionism, eating disorders, phobia, grief and loss.

Drug and Alcohol First Aid Coordinator

Lives Lived Well
09.2023 - 07.2024

Streamlining coordination of education workshops across Australia. Managing content development and the needs of the DAFA team.

AOD/Gambling Counsellor (Nov, 2020 - Sept 2023) Provided high-quality engagement, assessment, case management and support services to clients in individual and group contexts.

Provisional Psychologist

The Prince Charles Hospital
01.2024 - 07.2024

Placement as part of the CL Psychiatry Team and the Peri-natal Well-being Team.

My role was to provide assessment and intervention for patients as part of the CL Psychiatry MDT and the Perinatal Well-being Team. I managed a caseload of individual clients across inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating with families and necessary supports. I always developed customised treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.

Education

The University of Queensland -

Master of Clinical Psychology
Brisbane, QLD
12-2024

The University of Queensland -

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons I)
Brisbane, QLD
12.2020

Skills

  • Evidenced-based practice informing client treatment planning, assessment and interventions
  • Experience working across the lifespan
  • Client engagement and rapport building
  • Psychometric testing
  • Research and evaluation
  • Administration and reporting (legal documents)
  • Communication/ Interpersonal Relationships
  • Training/ Facilitation
  • MDT and stakeholder engagement
  • Implementation of psychological interventions (CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, Narrative therapy)

Referees

1. Roger Dooley
Previous Clinical Psychology Supervisor - Phone: 0410 406 049 Email: rogerdooley@powerup.com.au

2. Lindsay McMahon
Clinical Service Manager  - Phone: 0439 653 462 Email: Lindsay.McMahon@liveslivedwell.org .au

Timeline

Provisional Psychologist

Mackay Base Hospital, Queensland Health
07.2024 - Current

Provisional Psychologist

The Prince Charles Hospital
01.2024 - 07.2024

Drug and Alcohol First Aid Coordinator

Lives Lived Well
09.2023 - 07.2024

Provisional Psychologist

UQ Psychology Clinic
03.2023 - 07.2024

The University of Queensland -

Master of Clinical Psychology

The University of Queensland -

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons I)
Shevy-Jean Zerner