About me
My career as a mental health occupational therapist started over 20 years ago in New Zealand. I have subsequently worked in Australia and the U.K in an array of inpatient, community, government based and corporate health care settings and am now settled in Melbourne. Being recovery orientated is at the heart of my practice where I value a curious approach, evidence informed clinical reasoning and time and space for reflection to support ongoing growth. My special interest areas include trauma, substance use, ethics in healthcare, workplace health and risk management, psychological safety and emerging interventions. In addition to my work role I am mum to 2 energetic primary schoolers and a boisterous Labrador. I love getting out in nature, connecting with friends and getting creative with the occasional upcycling project.
My experience
2005 - Current: Private OT Supervisor (Both MHOT's and non-MHOT's)
2020 - Current: Psychosocial Clinical Excellence Lead (NDIS provider), mix of clinical and non-clinical work (supervision, training and development, policy and processes)
2016 - 2019: Vocational rehabilitation and pain management (ACC NZ)
2009 - 2015: Occupational Health Advisor (Corporate health and wellbeing)
2007 - 2009: Occupational Health Case Manager
2004 - 2007: Specialist Inpatient MH (alcohol and drugs, high secure), various MH projects for local council
2004 - 2005: Occupational Rehabilitation
2002 - 2004: Community Mental Health
My current role/work
Gecko Adapt: Private Supervisor for various OT's based in Australia and NZ
NDIS Provider: Clinical Excellence Lead Psychosocial Disability.
My training
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Post-graduate certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
MSc (distinction) Workplace Health (and Wellbeing)
OTA - Professional Supervision Program
Better Access to Mental Health endorsement
iLs - Safe and Sound Protocol, Focus system
Cert iv Workplace Health and Safety
My approach to supervision
Collaborative
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