Joanne Rynsdorp

Email: [email protected]

Mobile:  0417 468 234

Self-motivated and reliable individual seeking employment opportunity

Personable and astute individual with proven time management and collaborative skills developed throughout my employment history. I am a highly articulate individual, confident working with diverse cultures and situations in which cultural awareness and appreciation are integral. I am a knowledgeable and motivated worker with advanced interpersonal and communication skills. I will always try my best to assist those in need and work collaboratively with others in order to do so.

Key Skills

Conflict resolution

Records management

Scheduling and organisation

 Psycho-educational group work

  Liaise with Service providers

 Client Assessment

 Case management and Development

 Review and Report Writing

Psychometric assessments

 Risk assessment

Education

2022                 Endorsed Chaplain

2020                 Doctoral program (Dissertation in Counselling)

2019                 Precision Nutrition Certification

                         Certification in exercise Nutrition

2019                 Friends Resilience Training

2012                 Circle of Security Training

                         Parent Training

2009                 Bachelor of Social Work

                         James Cook University

             2006                 Master in Counselling

                                      Monash University

            2005                 Professional Accreditation Program

                                      Myers Briggs Type Indicator

             2004                 Master in Mental Health                        

                                      University of Queensland

             2002                 Endorsed Chaplain

2000                 Bachelor Social Science

                         Southern Cross University

            1999                  Diploma Pastoral Care Counselling

                                      OZ FAME Institution of Care

Personal attributes

*         Effective Communication Skills: Articulate communicator with an appreciation for the different communication styles required when working with team members and customers.

*         Honest and Reliable: Strong morals and ethics; ensuring honesty, reliability and ability to responsibly undertake tasks.

*         Flexible: Understanding of the need for flexibility in order to support last-minute demands and changes. Comfortable with changing environments and situations, ensuring ability to remain flexible and adaptable at all times.

*         Time Management: Dedication to effective prioritisation and management of time by allocating tasks and plagiarising activities.

Employment History

Registered and Trading with current business Names;

Brisbane Counselling Services –                                                    June 2022

Essential Holistic Counselling –                                          2017 – June 2020

Brisbane Counselling and Social Work Services   –         2008 – Oct 2017

Position: Business owner/Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Contractor to: PPC Worldwide QLD, Acacia Connection QLD, HeadSpace Brisbane QLD.

Pure Insights NSW, Nunkuwarrin Indigenous Medical Centre SA, Grow Well-being SA, Gateway Psychology Service, Acacia Psychology

Kumara Indigenous organisation QLD                                                                  Oct 2009 – May 2010     

Position: Family Intervention Specialist

Department of Child Safety QLD                                                                                Aug 2007 – Sep 2008           Position: Child Safety Officer

Prince Charles Hospital                                                                                                 Sep 2006 – Aug 2007   Position: Counsellor in Rehab Unit