Marko Turner

Experience

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  Barnet Health NHS Trust

  Jan 1995 - Mar 1998

  Research and Counselling Psychologist

  Research, design, software testing and implementation of a computer-based means of evaluating a major psychiatric hospital patient resettlement program. In order to aggregate and analyse data, as well as report on this project, I identified and then up-skilled on a unique software application - NUD*IST (Non-Numerical Unstructured Data Indexing Searching and Theorising).Supportive and rehabilitation counselling services provided to patients and family members.Consultative work for various stakeholders. Show less

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  Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

  Apr 1998 - Apr 1999

  Counselling Psychologist

  Delivery of psychological services including assessment and treatment for adults referred to the community mental health team, and those admitted to the complex pain and cardiology clinical health rehabilitation hospital departments.Design, consultation and facilitation for various Complex Pain Management & Audiological Rehabilitation groups and programmes. Psycho-education and multidisciplinary work improving clinical health management within the audiology and vestibular medicine department. Show less

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  Self Employed

  Jul 1998 - now

  Consultant Psychologist

  * Medicare registered + Chartered counselling psychologist & Board Approved Supervisor* Coaching Psychologist, Trainer, Dramatherapist and Narrative Practitioner * Private practice services at various locations since 1999 (Sydney & London)* Group & individual coaching psychology & Supervisor interventions for personal & professional development* Consulting services for individuals, families, & organisations (face to face, blended online processes & remote delivery ~ Telehealth and video conferencing)* Workplace & workforce developmentTeam development specialist * A skill-set building upon a long-standing passion for group facilitation and learning. Within the field of group coaching and training my special areas of interest include: Psychologically Healthy Workplaces; Agile project management development; and high performance team evaluation and facilitation. Show less

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  North East London NHS Trust

  Apr 1999 - Feb 2002

  Counselling Psychologist

  Assessment, formulation and service delivery of psychological therapies to a variety of individuals, families and groups.Design, development and facilitation of Interpersonal Conflict, Cardiac Rehabilitation, MoodManagement & Social Skills group therapy services. Provision of in-service training for psychologists, clinicians as well as other stakeholders.

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  City, University of London

  Sept 2000 - Jul 2002

  Psychology Lectuer

  Tutor on the Counselling Diploma teaching both theory and facilitation skills addressing the group counselling component of the sylabus.

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  Youth Horizons Trust

  May 2002 - Sept 2002

  Consultant Psychologist

  Research, design and implementation of behavioural change programs for young adults with conduct disorder.Program development involved research, design, training and delivery. Facilitation of courses included: outdoor adventure, drama education, life-skills and eLearning.

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  SSWAHS

  Dec 2002 - May 2007

  Counselling Psychologist & Team Leader

  Provision of psychological assessment, therapeutic and educational interventions to children, young adults and families across the health region.Design, development and facilitation of various social group therapy services, based in clinical, educational and community locations.Acting Leadership of the Area Adolescent & Family Team during extended leave by contracted manager. Development and provision of various community based health promotion services focused upon resilience and change. Show less

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  Pain Management Alliance

  May 2005 - Jul 2005

  Consultant Psychologist

  Research, design, implementation and evaluation of an 8 week physical rehabilitation course. Staff training of physiotherapists, psychologists and other staff in the facilitation of program.

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  Fusion Health LLP

  Jan 2007 - May 2007

  Consultant Psychologist

  Consultation involved developing content for an online executive health coaching service for corporate customers, and the development of team building programs. Involvement in customer demonstrations and testing of the online health promotion system.

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  Recovre PTY

  Aug 2007 - Sept 2009

  Counselling Psychologist

  Design, development and facilitation of behavioural change training courses for national workplace insurance companies (i.e. Allianz, GIO, Cambridge Integrated Services) and their customers, from small businesses through to corporate clients, such as Qantas, DADHC and NSW Police. Workplace psychology assessments, training and coaching interventions covering a diverse range of issues, including psychological injuries, leadership competences, psychosocial risk management, communication skills, team building and stress management. Show less

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  Message Train

  Jan 2009 - Jul 2010

  Coaching Psychologist, R&D Manager

  'Message Train are communication specialists with global experience in business, the media and the arts. MT train staff to improve their interactions with internal and external clients through a range of products that address many real world challenges."Research, development, evaluation and delivery of behavioural change programs to a variety of corporate customers, including: Thiess, Laing O’Rourke, Caltex, as well as various State government agencies tendering major Alliance transport infrastructure projects. Focus upon high performance team work and community capacity building. Show less

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  Australian College of Education (ACPE)

  Jan 2011 - Jul 2012

  Educational Designer & Lecturer

  Coordination and teaching of courses on administration, business management and health. Research and delivery of course units including lecturing and tutorial group facilitation. Supervision of staff, management of resources and the moderation of marking assignments. The redesign and implementation of course units onto the college's new online eLearning system.Special interests: community health promotion applications; professional development coaching; local and international business bid work; globalisation and health; workforce coaching and development. Show less

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  Northern Sydney Medicare Local

  Feb 2013 - Jul 2014

  Change Manager - eHealth

  - Successfully developed region’s Dept. Health funded eHealth Change & Adoption strategy.- Devised various innovative approaches to program evaluation: social network mapping, patient journey modelling & mixed method analysis of usability and user feedback.- Successfully recruited and managed ehealth team - Promoted GP general practice ehealth compliance from 30 to 95% (accredited users).- Network mapped & engaged regions’ 750 Allied Health Providers- Oversaw development & implementation of program resources, including training, marketing & promotional content. Show less

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  Headspace

  Sept 2015 - Jul 2020

  Development, Implementation & Coordination of clinical programme across the Western Sydney Region.Responsibilities:Management of a multidisciplinary team of 14 clinical staff, delivering youth services across the region promoting functional recovery from acute mental health difficulties (ie. youth early psychosis prevention and intervention).Recruitment and ongoing management of two Vocational and Education Coordinators, assisting young people with their school, higher education, training and employment needs.Service-wide preparation, recruitment and ongoing management of NSWs’ first paid Youth Peer Support Workers.Coaching a youth engagement coordinator as peer workers transitioned from service users to members of the clinical teamInitiation and development of a peer workforce also included two Family Carer Peer Support Workers, as they transferred their lived-experience of caring for a young person for the benefit of other families. Recruitment of seven clinicians, overseeing their practice across three Western Sydney headspace centres.Development and promotion of a functional recovery program across three Western Sydney headspace centres and all seven clinical teams. Show less

  • Clinical Manager

    Jun 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Functional Recovery Manager

    Sept 2015 - Jun 2019
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  South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2021

  Counselling Psychologist, CAMHS (Locum)

  Locum

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  TAFE NSW

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2024

  Counselling Psychologist

  1. Individual coaching, counselling and group-work: Educational counselling & coaching: skills and ability assessment; assessmentof factors hindering successful course completion; study difficulties. Vocational (Career) counselling & coaching: career choice/planning; retraining, career development;employment advice/prospects.2. Personal counselling in matters affecting educational progress.3. The use of educational, vocational and psychological tests where appropriate.4. Contact and liaison with a wider network of appropriate educational, organisational, and other community agencies and resources, for purposes of information and referral5. Referral services to appropriate internal and external service providers.6. Information sessions on more complex educational, vocational and financial issues.7. Conduct of relevant surveys and investigations.8. Services to teaching staff and college management: Educational consultancy and advisory service to teachers on student, classroom or course related matters. Identifying and reporting/recommending to management on broad trends, issues and concerns relevant to students, educational programs and/or the college. Design and conduct of staff development programs in specialist areas as appropriate. Show less