Tess Philip
Central Coast
Summary
I have worked as a Provisional Psychologist for the last 24 months, with experience in Private Practice & Allied Health Settings. I am adept in trauma-informed care, working with individuals across their lifespans, including children and their families, developing group programs, administrating assessments, and report writing. Demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills and rapport-building across diverse client populations, I have achieved significant therapeutic outcomes through various therapy modalities and client communication while ensuring effective treatment and support. I am a passionate early career psychologist who is looking forward to furthering my experience with an Organisation with shared values.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Provisional Psychologist
Private Practice, Schools & Allied Health Settings
05.2022 - Current
- Working with Children, adults, couples and elderly successfully building rapport, and achieving therapeutic outcomes
- Assessing developmental, learning and behavioural difficulties
- Researched, developed and implemented group therapy for children to help develop confidence, social skills and positive relationships
- Worked in a child and family psychology practice for 1 year and continued working with children and families, and their parents with history of trauma and/or domestic violence
- Administration of WISC, Report Writing and feedback sessions. Working with children with behavioural concerns, including ODD and providing parent intervention and support.
- Provide assessment and intervention to clients of all ages and cultural backgrounds presenting with a broad range of psychological issues including but not limited to mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma related conditions, behavioural issues and developmental disorders
- Conduct psychological assessments via face-to-face, telephone, video, and electronic client-contact, including Mental Status Examinations(MSE)
- Risk assessments for clients at risk of harming themselves or others
- Structured and unstructured interviews
- Consultation and therapy and counselling for groups, couples, and individual
- Formulation, design, and implementation of evidence-based therapy modalities to meet client goals,
- Writing high-quality Psychological/Diagnostic Reports, Cognitive Reports, and Vocational Assessments
- Ensuring suicide risk assessments and safety plans are completed for any clients who present with any risks or ideation in this area.
- Developing strong relationships with referrers, support staff, General Practitioners, and families by adults and groups
Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant
Altius
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Case management: assisting injured workers overcome non-medical barriers and secure suitable employment
- Assessing, interpreting and co-ordinating the medical, employment, industrial, social, psychological and legal information of each individual case to ensure the appropriate intervention and successful rehabilitation outcome
- Administration and interpretation of assessments including Vocational Assessment, Transferable Skills Analysis, Psychosocial Pain Inventory, Pain Catastrophising Scale, Personality Assessments
- Proactive maintenance of case files and review
- Establishing a professional relationship with all parties involved in the rehabilitation process including workers, Psychologists/Psychiatrists, Doctors, Insurers, Allied Health Providers, Insurers and Employers
- Applying legislative knowledge in the decision making process
- Formal report writing
- Adhering to the time critical activity standards, billing standards and relevant protocols established by Rehabilitation Services by Altius
Psychosocial Support Worker and Recovery Coach
Independent And Agency Work
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Experience working with children, adolescents and adults with a diverse range of complex needs and psychosocial disabilities or mental health conditions that impact on individuals daily life, including but not limited to domestic violence, schizophrenia, CPTSD, personality disorders, ASD, and depression.
- Communicated with participants' families, carers, allied health team, and other authorised representatives regarding client behaviour, treatment goals and progress. Including advocacy.
- Developed and implemented individualised treatment plans, maintained progress notes, and regular support for participants, their families and loved ones
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings focused on providing comprehensive assistance.
- Provided group, family and individual counseling to support recovery goals.
Youth Mentor Volunteer
RAISE Youth Mentoring Program
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Demonstrated real results with the children disadvantaged or at risk, help building positive social skills and healthy relationships at home and at school.
- Helped children reduce anxiety, depressive moods, while helping them to build their confidence, self-esteem and social participation with others
- Provided evidenced based mentoring and support on a weekly basis within a school setting to promote
- Participated in group activities amongst the children and other mentors to promote improved wellbeing, personal and social relationships and mental health.
- Provided positive role modeling for youth whom may be at higher risk of harm.
Private Practice Administration and Assistance
Psychology Private Practices
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Reporting to Director, while managing the office
- Support with networking, referrals and marketing
- Client & primary stakeholder liaison and intake
- Diary management of multiple practitioners
- Administration tasks including invoicing and management of client files
Education
Relevant Training
Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced - 4th Year Psychology
Monash University
Melbourne05.2022
Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science - Psychology
Australian College of Applied Psychology
Sydney10.2021
ICF Accredited Masters in Life Coaching - Wellness Coaching
ICF Wellness Coaching
Sydney09.2014
Bachelor of Business Majoring in Marketing - Business And Marketing
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney12.2012
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain rapport with clients including young children, their parents and families
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in trauma-informed care
- Developing & implementing group programs
- Excellent skills in providing emotional and social support to clients of all ages
- Organization and Time Management and can work efficiently and calmly under pressure
- High standard of written and verbal communication skills
Timeline
Provisional Psychologist
Private Practice, Schools & Allied Health Settings
05.2022 - Current
Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant
Altius
05.2022 - 08.2023
Youth Mentor Volunteer
RAISE Youth Mentoring Program
09.2020 - 03.2021
Psychosocial Support Worker and Recovery Coach
Independent And Agency Work
04.2020 - 05.2022
Private Practice Administration and Assistance
Psychology Private Practices
09.2018 - 09.2020
Relevant Training
Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced - 4th Year Psychology
Monash University
Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science - Psychology
Australian College of Applied Psychology
ICF Accredited Masters in Life Coaching - Wellness Coaching
ICF Wellness Coaching
Bachelor of Business Majoring in Marketing - Business And Marketing
University of Technology Sydney
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