Georgia Rivalland

Experience

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  The Pet Chalet

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2021

  Animal Attendant
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  Stuartholme School

  Feb 2021 - Jun 2022

  Academic Tutor

  This position required me to:• Assist high school students between the ages of 12-18 years with their school work and assignments• Think quickly and critically, and also to be able to communicate in a calm and clear manner• Possess and be able to apply knowledge on a wide variety of subjects, including psychology, religion, English, history, and visual art• Be caring, compassionate and empathetic towards the student and the stresses they may be experiencing

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  The University of Queensland

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

  Research Assistant

  This role has required me to perform extensive data analysis and coding within UQ, as well as data collection at the Queensland Museum, which involves:• Conducting experiments with children (via iPads, on this particular study)• Interacting with and entertaining children• Debriefing and collecting demographic data from parents/legal guardians • Liaising with UQ PhD candidates and developmental psychologists

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  Healthy Minds Specialist Psychologists

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2023

  I provide therapy services to clients with neurodevelopmental disorders and disabilities (e.g., autism spectrum disorder – ASD). This position has involved:• Administering applied behaviour analysis (ABA) therapy• High verbal and interpersonal communication and collaboration (i.e., consistent teamwork)• Ongoing professional development via continuous supervision and training alongside other health professionals, detailed professional reporting, and regular collaborative team meetings• Aggression management • Invoicing• Collaboration with health professionals (e.g. clinical and provisional psychologists, board certified behavioural analysts - BCBA) • Form positive relationships with individuals, families, staff, and others• Creation of therapeutic resources • Regular staff competency assessment Show less

  • Registered Behaviour Technician

    Mar 2023 - Sept 2023

  • Behavioral Therapist

    Jul 2021 - Sept 2023
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  Early Autism Services Australia

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Behavioral Therapist

  I provided therapy services to clients with neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. Autism Spectrum Disorder – ASD, ADHD). This position involved:• Working with children in a number of skill areas under the direction and supervision of a Behavioural Consultant• Implementing ABA-based strategies and procedures as they are defined by a Behavioural Consultant’s programming• Collecting, recording and discussing data with supervisors• Involving children's family, school, and other community members in therapy sessions• Traveling to the home or community setting of each client within their assigned caseload Show less

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  Parenting and Family Research Alliance (PAFRA)

  Oct 2022 - Aug 2023

  Research Assistant

  This role has required me to collaborate with academics and practitioners within a project team from The University of Queensland and Western Sydney University, while also working independently. My duties include:• Human Research Ethics Applications (creation and submission)• Extensive literature review• Recruitment procedures (creation of appropriate documents, coordination of participants and overall research projects)• Creation of documents to be used within experimental procedures (e.g., interview schedule/script, survey)Our current project is investigating how emerging parenting and family science professionals can be best supported. Show less

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  The University of Queensland

  Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

  Summer Research Scholar

  My duties included:Developing ethics applications for the RCT, for submission to UQ and Queensland Health. And, working with the project team to compile and create project documentation, surveys, interview schedules, project descriptions, literature review, reference lists, and ethics applications. Scholarship recipients gain skills in literature review, research governance and research design; learn about the ethical review process and research data management systems; and gain experience working with a research team. Show less

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  The University of Queensland

  May 2023 - Dec 2023

  My tasks and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Conducting literature reviews, cleaning and preparing datasets for analysis, conducting missing values analysis and imputation, assessing the normality and reliability of scales, statistically describing the sample and scales, conducting parametric and non-parametric analyses (e.g., correlations, regression), writing up the methods used and the results obtained, and creating publication-quality tables and figures to depict results. In addition, the creation of plans, resources, websites and other outputs will be undertaken with the collaboration of the project team. Show less

  • Student Representative - School of Psychology Staff Committee

    Apr 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Winter Research Scholar

    May 2023 - Jul 2023
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  Sisters in the City

  Aug 2023 - Mar 2024

  Psychosocial Recovery Coach & Support Coordinator

  As a Recovery Coach at Sisters in the City, my role is to connect individuals with psychosocial disabilities to their NDIS plans and help them access a range of supports and non-clinical therapies that align with their goals for recovery. This hands-on role involves providing face-to-face support to participants, coordinating their care, and assisting with their transition into the NDIS system. The position is contingent upon viable funding under the NDIS. Key responsibilities of the position include:- Complying with the NDIS Code of Conduct to support participants' in ways that are respectful and inclusive - Collaborating with the Social Worker to negotiate and determine the services required to present participants with information about the available supports, thereby empowering them to exercise choice and control. - Assessing and facilitating connections to various mainstream, community, informal, and provider options to meet the participant's needs. - Arranging any necessary assessments to determine the funding required in other areas of the participant's life. - Assessing and managing risks in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. - Strengthening and enhancing participants' capacity to manage their mental health condition, self-direct their supports, and participate in the community. This includes assisting participants in problem-solving, understanding their responsibilities, and engaging with family, friends, community, and work. Show less

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  Anxiety House

  May 2024 - now

  Administrative Assistant

  The OCD Clinic Brisbane and Anxiety House Clinics have been supporting individuals dealing with OCD and related disorders for more than ten years. Our dedicated teams consist of Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Psychology Registrars who are devoted to assisting clients in managing their mental health struggles and regaining control of their lives.As an Administration Assistant, I play a crucial role in maintaining the seamless operations of our clinic. Collaborate with our administrative team to provide exceptional service to our clients and support our clinicians in delivering high-quality care.Duties include:- Open & Closing of Clinic: Manage the opening and closing procedures of the clinic, ensuring a smooth and secure transition for clients and staff.- Front Desk Support: Greet and assist clients, answer phone calls, and manage appointment scheduling. - - Actioning new referrals and enquiries, process Mental Health Care Plans and ensuring clinicians schedules are full. Assisting your administrative supervisor with any administration duties to help maintain clinic efficiency.- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential client records, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.- Billing and Payments: Process client payments, process Medicare claims, sending invoices to NDIS plan managers and assist with any client billing inquiries.- Assisting Clinicians: Provide administrative support to Psychologists, including document preparation, data entry, and other tasks as needed. Show less