Ekta

Dedicated and compassionate Social Worker with extensive experience in mental health, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and aged care. Skilled in conducting comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments (suicide, self-harm, violence), implementing evidence-based interventions, and supporting clients with complex mental health, substance misuse, and trauma histories. Proficient in case management, discharge planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration, with expertise in clinical documentation using platforms such as CIMHA, iEMR, HBCIS, and iCare. Adept at working with diverse and high-risk populations, including culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

• Mental Health First Aid for the Suicidal Person
• ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Training)
• Trauma-Informed Care & Domestic Violence Intervention
• Mindfulness-Integrated CBT (MiCBT)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• First Aid, CPR & Life Support
• Child Protection Awareness Training
• National Police Clearance & WWCC

• Clinical/Technical
• Proficient in mental health and psychosocial assessments using validated tools such as HoNOS, WHODAS 2.0, PHQ-9, GAD-7, DASS-21, K10, C-SSRS, and MMSE.
• Conduct independent suicide and self-harm risk assessments (acute/chronic), utilising C-SSRS and SRAT.
• Skilled in functional behavioural assessments and formulation of management strategies for high-risk behaviours.
• Deliver individual and group-based therapeutic interventions informed by CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed frameworks.
• Experienced in discharge planning, relapse prevention, and reintegration support to reduce recidivism and promote continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate case notes and reports in clinical systems (CIMHA, iEMR, HBCIS), ensuring compliance with ethical and legal standards.
• Service Improvement
• Participate in quality improvement and workplace education projects to strengthen evidence-based practice.
• Engage in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development, ensuring continuous improvement in practice.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of correctional rehabilitation models and best-practice offender management strategies.
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists, OTs, nurses, cultural liaison officers, custodial staff, and external agencies.
• Provide specialist advice on managing individuals with complex needs and heightened risks of suicide or violence.
• Demonstrated ability to consult, educate, and collaborate with colleagues, families, and community supports to enhance recovery outcomes.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and inter-agency referrals, ensuring holistic client care.