TIJUANA RICHARDS
Dubbo
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aboriginal Substance Use in Pregnancy Parenting Program (SUPPs) Clinician
Western New South Wales Local Health District
03.2025 - Current
- Providing case management and support for Aboriginal women and families
- Drug and alcohol counselling
- Avocation for consumers and treatment management
- Perform mental health assessments and drug and alcohol assessments
- Attending psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine reviews
- Completing Mental State Examination (MSE) and Risk Assessments
- Providing holistic care to pregnant women and families
- Documentation of confidential client information
- Writing internal briefs
- Attend clinical review meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings
- Motivational interviewing, harm minimisation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Community engagement and outreach to rural communities
- Collaborative care
Aboriginal Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Trainee
Western New South Wales Local Health District
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Case management
- Mental health case management and drug and alcohol counselling
- Developing rehabilitation plans and global care plan
- Avocation for consumers and treatment management
- Perform mental health assessments and drug and alcohol assessments
- Attending Community Treatment Order (CTO) hearings
- Attending psychiatrist reviews
- Performing a risk assessment and Mental State Examination (MSE)
- Documentation of confidential client information
- Attend clinical review meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings
- Motivational interviewing, harm minimisation and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Community engagement and outreach to rural communities
Aboriginal Trainee Dental Assistant
Western New South Wales Local Health District
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Work Health & Safety Audits
- Administration
- Sterilization Procedures
- Cleaning procedures and waste management
- Outreach to rural communities
- Reception
- Documentation
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline workflows and improve service delivery effectiveness.
- Assisted in patient care coordination, ensuring smooth communication between medical staff and patients.
Bar and Gaming Attendant
DUBBO RSL MEMORIAL CLUB
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Serving Alcohol
- Tray service
- Cleaning and restocking
- Assisting Patrons
- Money Handling
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Bachelor - Health Science (Mental Health)
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSW10-2024
High School Diploma -
Red Bend Catholic College
Forbes, NSW11-2018
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Client engagement
- Time management
- Cultural awareness
Certification
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
- Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG, RSG)
- Bar and Cocktail Skills
- First Aid Certificate
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Timeline
Aboriginal Substance Use in Pregnancy Parenting Program (SUPPs) Clinician
Western New South Wales Local Health District
03.2025 - Current
Aboriginal Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Trainee
Western New South Wales Local Health District
03.2022 - 03.2025
Aboriginal Trainee Dental Assistant
Western New South Wales Local Health District
07.2020 - 03.2022
Bar and Gaming Attendant
DUBBO RSL MEMORIAL CLUB
03.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor - Health Science (Mental Health)
Charles Sturt University
High School Diploma -
Red Bend Catholic College
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