Carlton, Victoria, Australia
Clinical Psychology Registrar at Mercy Health. My clinical focus is providing trauma-informed, gender-affirming, and neurodiverse-affirming care. I bring four years of hands-on experience as a Disability Support Worker, supporting clients with acquired brain injury, schizophrenia and autism. My practical background is complemented by a previous career in technology and board-level experience as Secretary for AMAPP. Originally from Alaska, I am now a Melbourne local, committed to applying my diverse skills to support complex clients in a recovery-oriented setting. Mental Health ● Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ● Solutions Focused Therapy ● Case Formulation ● Assessments - WISC/WAIS/WMS ● Unified Protocol ● Managing Complex Needs Clients Client & Office ● Case Management ● Project Management and Coordination ● Stakeholder Engagement ● Board Experience ● Group Facilitation ● Volunteer & Event Management Technical ● R, RStudio, SPSS, JASP ● Statistical Analytics ● Ruby, JavaScript, React/Redux, CSS, HTML ● Database Management ● Computer Networking
● Clinical Psychology Registrar based at the Saltwater Clinic (Adult Community Mental Health). ● Providing psychological assessment and evidence-based intervention for adults with complex mental health needs. ● Key Responsibilities include individual therapy and clinical formulation, risk assessment and management, and multidisciplinary collaboration and case management.
● Provided person-centred support to clients with diverse disabilities, including acquired brain injury, autism, and intellectual disability. ● Developed and implemented individualised support plans to promote client independence and well-being. ● Built strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication. ● Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive client care. ● Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills in adapting to challenging situations and client needs. ● Cultivated resilience and emotional regulation in supporting clients with complex needs.
● Developed and managed a diverse caseload of clients including children, adolescents, adults, and families across various referral streams such as NDIS, EAP, Workcover, and TAC. ● Conducted comprehensive psychological assessments and authored detailed reports. ● Engaged in regular peer and individual supervision to support clinical skill development.
● Delivered psychological therapy and conducted assessments for clients with persisting hallucinatory experiences in a specialist Telehealth clinic. ● Employed individualised, formulation-based CBT using the FAITH model for complex presentations (psychotic, personality, mood disorders). ● Engaged with marginalised populations and contributed to research on new therapeutic approaches for voices. ● Received expert supervision in working with psychosis and hallucinatory experiences.
● Provided online therapy to a diverse caseload of clients experiencing various mental health concerns via email, video, and chat modalities. ● Conducted risk assessments and implement appropriate risk management strategies in an online setting. ● Developed and maintained therapeutic relationships with clients through asynchronous communication. ● Utilised CBT framework to guide therapeutic interventions. ● Participated in regular group supervision and case discussions.