Mr David McLoughlin Counsellor

Summary of Key Skills  In excess of 20 years’ experience working as an Allied Health Professional/ Rehabilitation Consultant performing case management, counselling and disability coordination roles, particularly in the mental heath sector..  Assisting clients with preparing for NDIS Plan meetings, including conducting reviews and liaising with LAC and Support Coordinators as required  Supporting clients at NDIS plan / review meetings; Working collaboratively with all participant stakeholders, including LAC and NDIS Coordinators  Monitoring the return of participant NDIS Plans and fully managing the participant intake process;  Undertaking client negotiations and completing detailed financial quoting for services.  Experienced in creating Positive Behaviour Support Plans.  Solid working knowledge and an understanding of NDIS principles, Price Guide and systems,  Solid experience providing Person Centered and Recovery Orientated Counselling Services – Well versed in using CBT, ACT and Narrative Therapy Counselling Techniques to assist clients to move forwards in a highly positive and motivated manner  Provision of comprehensive Vocational Assessments that reflect current education/training and experience, and goals developed within insurance framework  Highly experienced in delivering vocational and career counselling focused on an individuals’ strengths  Exceptional report writing skills  Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including sensitivity, empathy and patience plus solid conflict resolution skills  Extensive experience in working in the community mental health field, delivering person-centered, recovery-orientated and participant-driven support services.  Experienced in supporting community mental health clients with severe and persistent psycho-social disabilities to transition over to NDIS funded services.  Experienced in creating Positive Behaviour Support Plans.  Significant AOD and Addiction Treatment Counselling experience Current Professional Body Registrations  Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC)  Member of Australian Mental Health Academy Educational Qualifications  Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Rehabilitation) University of South Australia 2000  SA Public Service Clerical Traineeship, Adelaide College of TAFE 1993-4  Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Adelaide 1990 Certificates and Training  Mental Health First Aid (Geelong), 2010)  ABI Worker accreditation- Ongoing  Participating in ongoing Rehabilitation Counsellor Professional Supervision with Janet Bailey  In Between Sessions CBT/ Psychology training and resources - Ongoing