Fa'afetai Talaga
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Compassionate professional in healthcare social work, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient advocacy, crisis intervention, and care coordination. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to support patient well-being and facilitate effective healthcare services delivery.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
Te Whatu Ora - Te Whitinga Mai Youth Forensics (CMDHB)
7 Springs Rd, East Tamaki, Auckland
01.2023 - Current
- Counties Manukau DHB - Te Whitinga Mai Youth Forensics - Clinical Social Worker
- Counties Manukau DHB – Whirinaki - Mental Health & Addictions Cultural Advisor (Youth Forensics Liaison)
- Counties Manukau DHB – Whirinaki (CAMHS) - Student Placement 2022.
- Te Pā (PARS) - Student Placement 2021. Reintegration Services. Reintegration Service for Returning Deportees.
Education
Bachelor of Social Practice (Unitec) - Social Practice
UNITEC Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ04-2022
Skills
- Case management
- Mental health evaluation
- Client assessment
- Cultural competency
- Community outreach
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Multicultural competence
- Treatment plans
- Suicide risk assessment
- Assessment skills
- Evidence-based practices
- Cognitive behavior therapy
- Psychoeducation
- Clinical assessments
- Coordinating care
- Presenting cases
- Trauma-informed care
- Strengths-based practices
- Facilitating groups
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- New client assessments
- Motivational interviewing
- Professionalism
Languages
- Samoan
- English
- Tokelauan
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
Te Whatu Ora - Te Whitinga Mai Youth Forensics (CMDHB)
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Social Practice (Unitec) - Social Practice
UNITEC Institute of Technology
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