Tanavi Sharma
Melbourne
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Counselor and Social Worker with proven ability
to work collaboratively and independently to provide quality services to at-risk populations. Skilled in needs assessment, counseling techniques and treatment planning. Adept at crisis management and intervention. Client-care oriented, bringing forth a compassionate and friendly attitude. Highly organized, and skilled in written and verbal communication. Committed to utilizing my skills to help others, while working towards the mission of the company.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Coordinator
LaVita Care
10.2023 - Current
- Efficiently addressing and resolving support issues faced by people with disabilities.
- Managed high-volume caseloads, ensuring timely completion of tasks and effective communication with clients with disabilities.
- Developed tailored support plans for diverse clientele, identifying unique needs and goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support services for clients, improving outcomes across multiple domains.
Social Worker
The Salvation Army Housing
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Evaluate clients needs and create a custom treatment plan
- Help clients define goals, plan action and gain insight
- Examine issues including substance abuse, aging, bullying, anger management, careers, depression, relationships, LGBTQ issues, self-image, stress and suicide
- Work with families
- Develop service plans and conduct reviews as needed throughout the duration of treatment
- Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services
- Coordinate with other healthcare providers, agencies and community resources in order to create a thorough treatment plan
Child Safety & Wellbeing Officer
Child Safety Services, DECYP
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Provide quality, timely and effective intervention, and case management services within a defined child safety service delivery framework, working within the Tasmanian Child Protection Professional Practice Standards.
- Engage and work with children and young persons and their families to promote safety, stability, and development of the child, and to strengthen family capacity. This includes directly counseling, guiding, encouraging, and supporting the child and family while monitoring impacts and outcomes.
- Use risk and safety assessment frameworks and skills to determine when a child may be at risk and initiate an appropriate protective response.
Mental Health First Responder, Covid Response Unit
Department Of Health And Human Services
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Improved emergency response times by streamlining communication protocols and refining dispatch procedures.
- Enhanced patient care quality by regularly participating in training sessions and staying up-to-date with first aid best practices.
- Collaborated with fellow first responders for efficient management of mass casualty incidents, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Tasmania
Australia2022
Master of Arts - Counseling
Monash University
Australia2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Hons)
University of Delhi
India2018
Skills
- Active Listening
- Strong Communication Skills
- Empathy & Compassion
- Questioning Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Strong Ethics
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Fast Learner
- Teamwork
Cards/Certifications
- Full Australian Drivers License
- Working with Children Check (Card Holder)
- Working with Vulnerable People (Card Holder)
Certificates/Training
- Family Violence: Assessing
- Risk to Safety (4-days)
- Misidentification of Predominant Aggressor, Family Violence Forum Suicide Prevention Workshop, Wesley Life Force
- DV-alert Training, LifeLine Australia
- Mental Health First Aid
- Changing Minds Mental Health Training
- Drug And Alcohol Addiction Education Program
- First Aid & CPR
- Incident Management Training
References
Kav Sethi (Child Safety Services)
kavya.sethi@communities.tas.gov.au | 0412 750 029
Timeline
Support Coordinator
LaVita Care
10.2023 - Current
Social Worker
The Salvation Army Housing
01.2023 - 10.2023
Child Safety & Wellbeing Officer
Child Safety Services, DECYP
11.2021 - 07.2023
Mental Health First Responder, Covid Response Unit
Department Of Health And Human Services
03.2020 - 11.2021
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Tasmania
Master of Arts - Counseling
Monash University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Hons)
University of Delhi
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