Tayla Britton
Shortland
Summary
Offering strong interpersonal and analytical skills combined with a passion for learning and growing within the psychology field. Delivers solid understanding of psychological theories and practices, ready to apply and enhance psychological intervention and assessment skills. Ready to use and develop therapeutic techniques and diagnostic abilities in a Provisional Psychologist role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Provisional Psychologist
Humanity Health Group
02.2025 - Current
- Interviewed, observed, and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
- Managed caseload of individual and group-based therapy.
- Developed customised vocationally-based treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique vocational barriers.
- Conducting the following Psychological Assessments: WAIS-IV, DASS-10, K10, PCL-5, WHODAS.
- Implemented cognitive-behavioural techniques and solution-focused tailored towards each client's specific symptomatology while monitoring progress throughout treatment duration.
- Established a strong professional network with local healthcare providers, enhancing referral partnerships and improving accessibility to mental health services for patients in need.
- Conducted thorough psychological assessments using various testing methods to provide accurate diagnoses and inform treatment strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and group therapy sessions.
- Led psychoeducational classes, workshops and seminars.
- Evaluated dynamics of different personnel groups through range of planned activities and programs.
Provisional Psychologist
Mindwaves Healthcare
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed caseload of individual sessions.
- Implemented cognitive-behavioural techniques tailored towards each client's specific symptomatology while monitoring progress throughout the treatment duration.
- Conducting the following Psychological Assessments: WISC-V, WAIS-IV, WIAT-III, DASS-10, K10, SCAS, PCL-5, ASQ-3
- Established a strong professional network with local healthcare providers, enhancing referral partnerships and improving accessibility to mental health services for patients in need.
- Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
Practice Manager
Mindwaves Healthcare
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Addressed patient concerns promptly and professionally, demonstrating empathy and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Managed daily practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling, patient records management and billing functions.
- Ordered all office supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Facilitated communication between staff members, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, ensuring a high level of care and satisfaction throughout their experience.
- Oversaw the hiring process for new employees, selecting candidates who aligned with the practice's mission and values.
- Supervised team of 3 office personnel.
- Coordinated with Allied Health clinicians to optimise appointment schedules and maximise daily patient flow.
- Consulted with healthcare professionals on business decisions.
Allied Health Assistant
Everyday Independence
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a positive environment conducive to healing.
- Maintained accurate patient records, contributing to efficient clinical decision-making processes.
- Assisted speech pathologists and occupational therapists in conducting interventions for individuals with communication disorders, improving the overall quality of life for these patients.
Administrative Assistant
Educational Case Management
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
Education
Master of Professional Psychology - Psychology
University of New England
Sydney, NSW12-2026
Bachelor in Psychological Science (Honours) - Psychology
University of Newcastle
Newcastle12-2023
Bachelor of Psychological Science - Psychology
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW12-2022
Open Foundation Certificate -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW12-2019
Skills
- Administration, Scoring & Reporting for Psychological Testing in various contexts (vocational, cognitive, academic)
- Report Writing
- Therapeutic Modalities: Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-focussed Therapy
- Clinical Interviews and Semi-Structured Interviews for History Taking and Developmental History
- Comprehensive Note Taking
- Working with across the lifespan
- Working with neurodiverse individuals
- Administration in Allied Health
- Practice Software Management (Powerdiary/Zanda, Splose)
- High Computer Knowledge
- Conducting Comprehensive Risk Assessments
- Data Collection Methods and Analysis
Volunteer Work
Date of Employment: July 2022 – Nov 2022
Company Name: University of Newcastle
Job Role: Volunteer Student Peer
Date of Employment: July 2022 - Nov 2022
Company Name: University of Newcastle and Hunter Water
Job Role: Psychological Research Placement
Date of Employment: Feb 2023 – November 2023
Company Name: University of Newcastle (Kids’ Development Research)
Job Role: Student Researcher
Date of Employment: August 2023 – November 2023
Company Name: University of Newcastle (FindLab)
Job Role: Volunteer Assistant – Autivisory Research Panel
External Professional Development
- Cultural Safety in Trauma-Informed Care: APS (Completed 28 October 2023)
- Functions and Formulations: Ability Consultants (Completed 7 & 9 January 2024)
- Multi-Element Interventions: Ability Consultants (Completed 9 January 2024)
- Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care: TAFE NSW (Completed 23 January 2024)
- Child Protection Awareness Training: NSW Government (Completed 25 January 2024)
- Responding to Disasters: APS (Completed 4 February 2024)
- Introduction to NDIS: APS (Completed 14 February 2024)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Package: APS (Completed 14 May 2024)
- Art and Play Therapy for Children: Sydney Centre for Creative Change (Completed 12 & 13 June 2024)
- Cool Kids Anxiety Program eTraining: Macquarie University (Completed 2 Oct 2024)
- Cool Kids Anxiety Program Accreditation: Macquarie University (Completed 22 Nov 2024)
- Cool Little Kids Anxiety Program Accreditation: Macquarie University (Completed 24 Nov 2024)
- Essentials in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (Level 2): Australian DBT Institute (Completing)
Publications
Axelsson, E. L., Kelly, C., Britton, T. R., Gulhati, G. K., Copeland, H., McNamara, L., Covell, H., Guelen, L., Quinn, A., & Boeckx, N. (2025). Strike a Pose: Relationships Between Infants’ Motor Development and Visuospatial Representations of Bodies.
Manuscript in preparation.
Timeline
Provisional Psychologist
Humanity Health Group
02.2025 - Current
Provisional Psychologist
Mindwaves Healthcare
05.2024 - 01.2025
Practice Manager
Mindwaves Healthcare
06.2023 - 10.2024
Allied Health Assistant
Everyday Independence
03.2023 - 08.2023
Administrative Assistant
Educational Case Management
10.2022 - 01.2023
Master of Professional Psychology - Psychology
University of New England
Bachelor in Psychological Science (Honours) - Psychology
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Psychological Science - Psychology
University of Newcastle
Open Foundation Certificate -
University of Newcastle
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