Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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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, NSW
10-2024

High School Diploma -

Red Bend Catholic College
Forbes, NSW
11-2018

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
TIJUANA RICHARDS