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Lena Kemp

Auckland,New Zealand

Summary

Passionate psychology master's student and AOD counsellor with experience in Māori health research and the creative arts.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Higher Ground Rehabilitation Trust Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2024 - Current
  • Permanent, part-time leadership role. Responsible for the collection and management of Higher Ground's pre-admission to 12-month post-discharge psychometric research.
  • Designing new research methods to better capture client experiences.
  • Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
  • Coded and verified data in accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures, entering data into computer database for subsequent analysis.
  • Created graphs, spreadsheets and presentation slides to help researchers present findings.
  • Assisted with preparing presentation materials before major meetings and reviews.

Community AOD Counsellor

Higher Ground Rehabilitation Trust Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed pre-admission inquiries, intake interviews and procedures effectively, maintaining continuous communication with clients scheduled for admission.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage pre-admission client caseload of 30+ clients
  • Facilitated engaging pre-admission groups, developed strong rapport and connections while offering alternative resources for clients not admitted.
  • Supported Residential Support Workers, as well as the wider residential team, by offering assistance whenever necessary.
  • Performed assessments and provided pre-treatment pathways for clients from Oranga Tamariki, as well as Alcohol and other Drug Treatment Court.
  • Utilised motivational interviewing techniques when working with resistant or ambivalent clients.
  • Case load of 1:1 clients offering counselling sessions to clients in the post-treatment phase, lasting between 6 months and 2 years, employing DBT therapy methods, motivational interviewing, and effective relapse prevention techniques.
  • Supported cultural team with facilitation of cultural therapies and marae noho.
  • Facilitated therapeutic groups that addressed treatment issues and reinforced patients' treatment plan. currently facilitating: relapse prevention, continuing care & whānau, and friends groups.
  • Ensured smooth transitions during admissions and collected necessary psychometric data.

Research Officer

Auckland University of Technology Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
11.2022 - Current
  • Māori project advisor investigating integrative primary mental health and addiction care for a Māori population, Conducting literature reviews, ethical reviews, interviews, and data analysis, Writing research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding Māori integrative health.

Locum AOD Counsellor

Higher Ground Rehabilitation Trust Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • Experience across both community and residential teams of the Therapeutic Community involving supporting whaiora within their 18-week inpatient treatment as well as assessments and aftercare, Experience facilitating process groups and Multiple Family Groups.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists, social workers, AOD clinicians, and other professionals.

Casual Support Worker

Odyssey Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • On the casual staff pool working at various residential facilities as a support worker including adults, co-existing disorders and youth, Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts

Residential Support Worker

Higher Ground Rehabilitation Trust Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Rotating shift roster supporting up to 52 residents undergoing intensive residential treatment.
  • Assisted with medication administration and management as needed.
  • Monitored clients' health conditions and reported any changes or concerns immediately.
  • Shifts at Te Whare Taonga Mothers and Babies Unit.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss current issues related to clients' welfare.

Art Tutor and Event Facilitator

Strike A Pose Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Facilitate and teach life drawing classes at private parties and corporate events around Auckland, Teach specific techniques of drawing the human form, Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.

Taura Kaiwhatu (Māori Student Peer Mentor)

AUT University Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Provided academic and pastoral support through 1:1 and group tutoring for Māori students to support the university in meeting equity goals, Demonstrated use of Te Reo Māori, respect, friendliness and willingness to help other students wherever needed.

Brand Ambassador

SPUR Promotions, Brand Spanking Promotions
Auckland, New Zealand
02.2013 - 02.2015
  • Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales and brand promotion, Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company, Engaged, educated and befriended customers

Sales and Photography Assistant

Interlike NZ
Auckland, New Zealand
02.2013 - 02.2014
  • Assist with photography shoots, Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots

Education

New Zealand Apprenticeship in Mental Health and Addiction Support -

Careerforce
Auckland
02.2024

Rumaki Reo Diploma of Māori Language Fluency - Māori Language Fluency

Te Wānanga Takiura O Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori
Auckland
11.2022

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - Psychology

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2020

Bachelor of Health Science - Psychology

Auckland University Of Technology
Auckland
12-2019

Certificate in Intermediate Māori Language -

AUT University
Auckland
11.2019

Rangitoto College
Auckland
12.2012

Master of Health Science - Psychology

Massey University
Auckland, NZ

Skills

  • Commitment to Whānau Ora
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Fluency in Te Reo Māori
  • Knowledge of Tikanga
  • Research Skills and Analytical Abilities
  • Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Experience in Public Speaking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Kaupapa Māori Research Methods
  • Administration Skills

References

References available upon request

Languages

Te Reo Māori, Highly proficient

Timeline

Research Assistant

Higher Ground Rehabilitation Trust Auckland
01.2024 - Current

Community AOD Counsellor

Higher Ground Rehabilitation Trust Auckland
09.2023 - Current

Locum AOD Counsellor

Higher Ground Rehabilitation Trust Auckland
06.2023 - 09.2024

Research Officer

Auckland University of Technology Auckland
11.2022 - Current

Casual Support Worker

Odyssey Auckland
11.2022 - 06.2023

Residential Support Worker

Higher Ground Rehabilitation Trust Auckland
11.2022 - 06.2023

Art Tutor and Event Facilitator

Strike A Pose Auckland
01.2020 - 12.2021

Taura Kaiwhatu (Māori Student Peer Mentor)

AUT University Auckland
02.2019 - 02.2020

Brand Ambassador

SPUR Promotions, Brand Spanking Promotions
02.2013 - 02.2015

Sales and Photography Assistant

Interlike NZ
02.2013 - 02.2014

New Zealand Apprenticeship in Mental Health and Addiction Support -

Careerforce

Rumaki Reo Diploma of Māori Language Fluency - Māori Language Fluency

Te Wānanga Takiura O Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - Psychology

Auckland University of Technology

Bachelor of Health Science - Psychology

Auckland University Of Technology

Certificate in Intermediate Māori Language -

AUT University

Rangitoto College

Master of Health Science - Psychology

Massey University

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