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Yatong Wen

Yatong Wen

Adelaide,Australia

Summary

Accredited Social Worker with specialized expertise in remote mental health service delivery across text, video, and audio platforms. Demonstrated success providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to diverse client populations, including youth, adults with complex mental health presentations, eating disorder clients, and individuals affected by trauma and crisis. Proven ability to deliver outcome-focused treatment using CBT, ACT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, IFS informed, somatic practice informed and Motivational Interviewing within 6-12 session frameworks. Strong background in focused psychological strategies, comprehensive risk assessment, safety planning, and trauma-informed care, complemented by exceptional client retention rates and measurable therapeutic outcomes in community mental health and telehealth environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Therapist

BetterHelp
06.2025 - Current

This is where I really found my groove with online therapy. I've worked with 80+ clients across relationship struggles, neuro-divergent, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health conditions—all through a secure digital platform.

  • Maintained a 4.9/5 overall satisfaction score from 40 respondents since June 2025
  • Built strong therapeutic alliances that kept 95%+ of clients coming back after their first session
  • Applied IFS, Somatic approach informed, Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients reach their goals
  • Conducted initial and ongoing risk assessments, ensuring client safety and appropriate care pathways
  • Managed high caseloads while keeping detailed clinical notes that meet telehealth standards
  • Stayed flexible across time zones and client needs in a fully remote environment

Practitioner

SPRING | Centacare
09.2024 - Current
  • Conducted clinical initial assessments to determine client needs and eligibility for services
  • Conducted comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments for youth (11-18) with acute mental health presentations, informing tailored intervention plans that reduced re-hospitalization by 85%
  • Delivered evidence-based therapeutic interventions including Psychoeducation (Motivational interviewing) , DBT and ACT, achieving 80% improvement in clients' emotional regulation and distress tolerance over 6-week period
  • Collaborated within multidisciplinary teams (CAMHS, WCH) to coordinate integrated care plans, enhancing client engagement and treatment adherence
  • Facilitated psycho-education sessions using Motivational Interviewing, improving client and family understanding of recovery-oriented practices
  • Maintained accurate case documentation and progress notes, ensuring compliance with professional standards
  • Developed and implemented individualized support plans for diverse client needs

Mental Health Worker

Eating Disorder Support Service | Centacare
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Provided specialized trauma-informed interventions (CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness) for individuals experiencing eating disorders
  • Conducted intake assessments and developed person-centered support plans in collaboration with clients, families, and multidisciplinary stakeholders
  • Facilitated psy-choeducation groups focused on recovery, relapse prevention, and family engagement
  • Advocated for clients in care coordination meetings, connecting victim-survivors to essential supports including NDIS and specialist services
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Monitored evolving risks and updated safety plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care

Community Rehabilitation Support Worker

Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program | Life Without Barriers
03.2022 - 09.2024
  • Designed and implemented recovery-focused support plans using evidence-based approaches (ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy) for adults (18-65) with complex mental health needs
  • Delivered one-on-one therapeutic interventions and weekly Flourish groups, applying trauma-informed and mindfulness principles
  • Conducted ongoing risk assessments and safety planning for clients with concurrent mental health and AOD concerns
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary service integration, including referrals to FDSV supports, housing services, and crisis response teams
  • Maintained detailed case records and contributed to service evaluation through data collection and reflective practice

Telephone Crisis Supporter (Volunteer)

Lifeline Adelaide
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Provided empathetic support to individuals in crisis, ensuring emotional safety and immediate assistance.
  • Leveraged active listening skills to effectively assess callers' needs and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and improve client outcomes.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of each interaction, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

YOUTH MENTOR & YOUTH RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER

Life Without Barriers
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Implemented trauma-informed interventions for at-risk youth, focusing on emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
  • Utilized Motivational Interviewing to promote positive behavior change and engagement.

Social Work Student

Flinders Medical Centre
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments and risk evaluations for hospitalized patients
  • Delivered crisis intervention and psychological support for patients experiencing medical trauma and adjustment difficulties
  • Developed individualized treatment plans integrating psychological interventions with medical care
  • Provided brief solution-focused therapy and motivational interviewing for behavior change
  • Facilitated family meetings and psychoeducation regarding mental health and medical conditions

Social Work Student

Southern Crosscare
02.2020 - 07.2020
  • Delivered person-centered therapy adapted for older adult populations with cognitive and physical limitations
  • Provided crisis intervention and emotional regulation support for residents experiencing behavioral and psychological symptoms
  • Developed and facilitated psychoeducational resources addressing common mental health concerns in aged care
  • Conducted reminiscence therapy and life review sessions to support psychological wellbeing and identity maintenance

Education

Diploma of Counselling -

Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Adelaide, SA

Master of Social Work -

Flinders University
Adelaide, SA
01.2021

Skills

  • Focused Psychological strategies
  • Remote Therapy Expertise
  • Risk Assessment & Safety Planning
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Technical & Administrative Proficiency
  • Flexibility & Adaptability
  • Treatment-Focused Practice
  • Experience with Diverse Populations

Certification

  • Accredited Social worker (488174) Australian Association of Social Workers - 2025, Australian Liability & Indemnity Insurance | Current


  • EMDR Training, Levels 1 & 2 — Completion expected Dec 2025


  • Certified Psychedelic-assisted Therapist. Mind Medicine Australia - 2020-07 - 2024-11

Specialised training in pharmacology, neuroscience, therapeutic frameworks, clinical applications, trauma-informed care, ethics, and integration techniques.


  • Safety Intervention Working with Children and Young people Initial - Blended Learning (Online & in person) Crisis Prevention Institute - 2025


  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)


  • Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for Mental health Professionals National Eating Disorders Collaboration - 2025


  • Standard Mental Health First Aider


  • Safe Environments for Children and Young People Safe Place Training - 2025


  • Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect –Education and Care training Department for Education - 2025


  • Vicarious Trauma Training Ourcuriousminds - 2024


  • Foundation skills for working with people with BPD BPD Co - 2024


  • Applying ACT for Anxiety & Depression/ Solution Focused Therapy/Creating a Therapeutic Alliance/Motivational Interviewing/ Trauma Informed Care SA Health Training Centre - 2023


  • Suicide Awareness for Professionals/Suicide Response 4 Mental Health - 2023


  • Tibetan Singing Bowl Therapy & Sound Healing Level 1 & 2 Kindred Souls Co. - 2024

Timeline

Therapist

BetterHelp
06.2025 - Current

Practitioner

SPRING | Centacare
09.2024 - Current

Mental Health Worker

Eating Disorder Support Service | Centacare
09.2024 - 06.2025

Telephone Crisis Supporter (Volunteer)

Lifeline Adelaide
01.2023 - 07.2023

Community Rehabilitation Support Worker

Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program | Life Without Barriers
03.2022 - 09.2024

YOUTH MENTOR & YOUTH RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER

Life Without Barriers
12.2021 - 03.2022

Social Work Student

Flinders Medical Centre
07.2021 - 12.2021

Social Work Student

Southern Crosscare
02.2020 - 07.2020

Diploma of Counselling -

Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors

Master of Social Work -

Flinders University
Yatong Wen