Jodi Vollebregt
Flagstaff,Hamilton
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist with experience in diverse clinical settings, specialising in developing and implementing customised treatment plans for adults with injury related needs. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic intervention, and adaptive strategies to enhance daily living skills. Demonstrated ability to foster positive outcomes through effective communication, teamwork, and positive client engagement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Ergoworks Waikato Ltd
01.2018 - Current
- Self employed contractor, working under ACC and private insurance funders for: Concussion Services, Training for Independence, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Pain Services.
- Create reports documenting patient assessments, treatments provided, progress made towards goals and recommendations for future care.
- Assess patient functional abilities, home and work environments, and daily activities to determine necessary interventions.
- Develop treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
- Recommend changes in patients' work or living environments to remain consistent with needs and capabilities.
- Document patient progress and outcomes in electronic health records according to regulatory standards.
- Work with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Regular participation in peer supervision and professional development opportunities.
Brief Intervention Clinician
Pinnacle Midlands Health
Hamilton
12.2011 - 01.2018
- Mental Health assessment and brief intervention within the Primary Mental Health sector
- Interventions included mental health education, goal setting, activity planning/behavioral activation, teaching self-management/self-care skills, communication, problem-solving techniques, and assertiveness training.
- Major focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approaches.
- The role included coordination of further services, awareness of community resources, and assistance for clients to live well.
- Last six months of my role was solely managing Triage Co-ordination for the service: accepting or declining referrals, allocating to appropriate provider/s; and liaison with health professionals involved in clients care.
- Further responsibilities have included managing contract requirements for new providers, problem solving/ identifying issues in absence of team lead, chairing business meetings, and completing additional projects as requested by manager.
Occupational Therapist
Health Waikato - Mental Health and Addictions Service
07.2009 - 12.2011
- Role: Keyworker/Occupational Therapy Clinician, Community Mental Health Team.
- Key worker in a generic mental health role, supporting clients with moderate to severe mental health diagnoses.
- Delivery of occupational therapy mental health interventions.
- Anxiety management group facilitator
- Supervisory and preceptor roles, including mental health supervision co-ordinator.
- Active participant in service development and quality improvement initiatives
- Served a 6 month secondment as Acting Clinical Leader, Occupational Therapy for Mental Health and Addictions Service
Occupational Therapist
Ergoworks Waikato Ltd
11.2006 - 06.2009
- Contractor for Vocational Rehabilitation and Pain Management services.
- Vocational assessment and report writing.
- Development and implementation of graduated return-to-work programmes; pain and injury management services; planning and facilitation of structured exercise programmes.
- Registered provider for specific assessment/rehabilitation services i.e Functional Capacity Evaluation, Progressive Goal Attainment programme.
- Liaison and planning regarding additional service delivery with health professionals and community agencies, as required.
- Provision of equipment as/when required to facilitate a client's return to work, management in other life roles.
- Workstation assessment and recommendations for private business.
Occupational Therapist
Health Waikato
Hamilton
12.2005 - 11.2006
Occupational Therapist
Grampian, West Sussex Health & Social Care Trust NHS
, U.K.
11.2004 - 07.2005
Occupational Therapist
Southern Health Board
Cork, Ireland
05.2003 - 09.2004
Occupational Therapist
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Rotorua
01.2001 - 03.2003
Occupational Therapist
Auckland Healthcare Mental Health Services
Auckland
01.2000 - 12.2000
Education
Bachelor of Health Science - Occupational Therapy
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ12-1999
School Certificate, A Bursary -
Sacred Heart Girls College
Hamilton12-1995
Skills
- Approachable Interaction Style
- Client-Centered Rehabilitation
- Evidence-Based Occupational Therapy
- Concussion Rehabilitation Expertise
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy training
- Adaptable Learner with Collaborative Approach
- Skilled in organisational efficiency
- Professional and concise report writing
Professional Development
- 2018 - 2025: Visual Dysfunction and Brain Injury 2 day course, Sarah Mather. Enable Cultural Safety webinar training. Yearly Brain Injury Waikato Education seminars. Growing Connections Event, Headway Brain Injury Auckland. Cognitive FX podcasts and online resources. Concussion Rehab Works Level 1 and 2 online courses - Shannon McGuire. Cognitive Rehab online training for Professionals, Brain Tree Training. First Aid Certificates - practical training solutions, St Johns (not current).
- 2011 - 2018, Beginner and Intermediate level Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Clinical Skills Workshops; including specific techniques for treatment of anxiety, addiction, crisis work, brief interventions. Several courses completed with Elizabeth Maher (8+ days total). Living with Stuff that Sucks - ACT for young People with Dr. Ben Sedley, Compass Seminars - 1 day training. ACT therapy for young people, Compass 1 day training. Recognising and Responding to Child abuse, Child Matters: 1 day workshop. Understanding and Responding to Aggression in Young People, Dr. John Dileo. Compass Seminars: 1 day workshop. Understanding Hope within Grief Loss and Bereavement, Rainbow Place: 2 hour training., Introduction to HEEADSSS Assessment and Skills working with young people, 1 day training. Mental Health related to Adolescent Development, Sue Bagshaw, 1 day training., Child and Adolescent Brain Development, Nathan Mikaere - Wallis, Brainwave Trust: 2 day training.
- 2008 - 2011, 2 day workshop: Psycho-social approaches in treatment of psychosis. Borderline Personality Disorder: 2 day foundation workshop. Working with Voices: 1 day workshop., Workplace First Aid Training, ABC Training Ltd. Primary Certificate in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), Wayne Frogatt. Training/registered provider for facilitation of Progressive Goal Attainment Programme. Attended Pain Management Seminars by Professor Michael Nicholas.
- 2000 - 2007: REPS Exercise Prescription Trainer, The Personal training company - 2 day workshop. Training/registered assessor for Functional Capacity Evaluation, Workhab Australia. FCE Pain conference, Rotorua, Graduate Certificate in Supervision (Wintec). Accredited Enable equipment assessor. Motivational Interviewing workshop. Assessment of Motor and Processing Skills (AMPS) trained.
Affiliations
- Strength and conditioning training - group fitness with Studio X
- Walking, Mountain Biking, Adventure Racing
- Being a present and involved parent - being available after school and helping out with my children's sports and activities.
Certification
- New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist - 50-03357, Valid 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2026
- Member of NZAOT
- Professional Indemnity Insurance holder via NZAOT
References
- Carol Taylor -Director Ergoworks Waikato Ltd. Ph: 021324499; Email: carol@ergoworks.co.nz
- Debby Clare-Thomas, Occupational Therapist colleague. Ph: 027 2531008; Email: debby@ergoworks.co.nz
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Ergoworks Waikato Ltd
01.2018 - Current
Brief Intervention Clinician
Pinnacle Midlands Health
12.2011 - 01.2018
Occupational Therapist
Health Waikato - Mental Health and Addictions Service
07.2009 - 12.2011
Occupational Therapist
Ergoworks Waikato Ltd
11.2006 - 06.2009
Occupational Therapist
Health Waikato
12.2005 - 11.2006
Occupational Therapist
Grampian, West Sussex Health & Social Care Trust NHS
11.2004 - 07.2005
Occupational Therapist
Southern Health Board
05.2003 - 09.2004
Occupational Therapist
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
01.2001 - 03.2003
Occupational Therapist
Auckland Healthcare Mental Health Services
01.2000 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Health Science - Occupational Therapy
Auckland University of Technology
School Certificate, A Bursary -
Sacred Heart Girls College
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