Dr. Rita YOUNAN Email: ritayounan@healthscope.com.au EDUCATION Post Graduate 2003-2005 Doctorate in Psychology Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy Major: Child and Family Psychology Thesis: The effects of Massage Education on parents with premature infants Subjects Completed Clinical Assessment Psychopathology Research Methods in Psychology Counselling Theory and Practice Theory and Practice of Interventions (child and family 1) Neuropsychological Assessment Contemporary Theories of lifespan development Theory and Practice of Interventions (child and family2) Adult Clinical Assessment 2002 Post Graduate Diploma Psychology Australian Catholic University Thesis: The effects of a positive/negative mindset on academic achievement amongst primary school students Subjects Completed: Research Methods in Psychology Theories of Intervention Ethics and Professional Issues in Psychology Tertiary 2001 Bachelor of Behavioural Science La Trobe University, Bundoora Major: Psychology 1999 Bachelor of Arts/Social Science La Trobe University, Bundoora Major: Legal Studies Curriculum Vitae: Dr Rita Younan 1
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP Full Registration with the Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria Membership with the Australian Psychological Society CLINICAL PLACEMENTS Victorian Parenting centre, Drummond St Carlton (Jan 2005- August 2005): Delivery of the Positive Parenting Program in a group therapy format Administration of questionnaires pre and post the group therapy Data analysis Professional training in parenting programs Seminar delivery Individual Phone support to parents for program in house application. Australian Catholic University Psychology Clinic (2003-2005): Individual counselling Couple counselling Family Therapy Educational and Intellectual Assessment and report writing Anger Management Training Parent Management Training Grief counselling Client Intake. Assessment and Diagnosis Albert Road Clinic, South Melbourne (July 2004 Oct 2004): Adolescent Day Program Group therapy Individual Counselling Family work Participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings, assessment and treatment Ongoing support and intervention. Penola Catholic College, Broadmeadows (April 2004 June 2004): Assessed children aged between 12 and 17 years Academic, Intellectual and Behavioural Report Writing Recommendations and interventions Delivery of Feedback to family, students and teachers re: academic and Intellectual Assessments Facilitated social skills group Individual counselling with students Ongoing supervision. Mercy Hospital for Women, East Melbourne (April 2003- January 2004): Curriculum Vitae: Dr Rita Younan 2
Assessed children aged between 18 months to 14 years using a number of assessment tools including, Wechsler Intelligence Scales, Bayleys Scale for Infants, Child Behaviour Check List and Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test Participated in a multidisciplinary approach in assessment and treatment Provided feedback to family regarding assessment results Supervision on a weekly basis. Coyne Didsbury PDI, Lonsdale St Melbourne (Jan 2001-June 2001): 6 month psychology internship 16 Personality Factor Workshop- assessment and interpretation Administration work Delivery of Assessments Report writing. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2005- Current Senior Psychologist The Victoria Clinic Duties and Responsibilities Provide Clinical and Professional Specific Leadership services to the organisation Actively involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of relevant policies that are specific to psychological staff at TVC Advise on needs for equipment and supplies for the psychology department at The Victoria Clinic Provide specific and/or clinical supervision to psychologists at The Victoria Clinic Provide profession specific consultation and advice to other members of the multi-disciplinary Team Co-ordinate clinical aspects of the inpatient and outpatient services offered at The Victoria Clinic specifically those that are Psychology related. Provide education/professional development the staff at The Victoria Clinic Facilitate research to assess the effectiveness of mental health interventions offered here at The Victoria Clinic. Delivery of some inpatient and outpatient treatment services offered here at The Victoria Clinic Participate as a Senior Clinical Member of the multidisciplinary teams in the development, implementation and evaluation of patient management plans and psychosocial programs. Curriculum Vitae: Dr Rita Younan 3
2004-2006 Outpatient Group Therapist Albert Road Centre for Health Duties and Responsibilities Group therapist for Adolescents with Mental Health issues aged between 12-17 years. Case management CBT workshop Psychotherapy Psycho-education Art Therapy Relaxation skills Emotion Regulation Skills Social and Relationship Skills Anxiety and Depression Management Individual session consisting of psychotherapy, CBT etc with young the young person. Multidisciplinary liaison with psychiatrists and other members of multidisciplinary team in assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Case management Liaison with schools and other community organisations for young people who are part of the programme Family therapy 1999-2004 Entertainment Consultant FOXTEL Duties and Responsibilities To pursue all individual targets through effective promotion of inbound and outbound calls Actively prevent subscriber churn through provision of excellent customer service Manage customer complaints effectively by providing accurate and up-to-date information at first point of contact To supervise the team and handle escalated customer complaints in the absence of a team leader To provide on the job coaching and support to new team members Working with senior management to achieve goals and meet business needs. 2002 Recruitment Assessor IPA Recruitment Curriculum Vitae: Dr Rita Younan 4
Specific Duties and Responsibilities Run assessment centres Assist with staffing Phone Interviews Scan Resumes and conduct face-to face interviews Assist in Staff training Reference Checks PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2008 Supervisor Training for Supervising Students (One Day Workshop) Australian Catholic University Dr Lisa Eisen and Sabine Wigenfield 2008 Reconsidering Trauma: Treatment Advances, Relational Issues and Mindfulness in Integrated Trauma Therapy Professor Jon Briere 2008 Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder and the application of DBT (5 Week Course) The Melbourne Clinic 2007 Schema Based Cognitive Curriculum Vitae: Dr Rita Younan 5
Behavioural Therapy (1 Day WorkShop) Dr Bob Montgomery & APS 2007 The Depression Map Dr Randy Patterson and APS 2007 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (2 day Workshop; Introduction) Dr Russ Harris Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (2 day Workshop; Advanced) Dr Russ Harris 2006 Mood Management Course Centre for Clinical Interventions 2006 ABCD Parenting Young Adolescents (2 Day WorkShop) Parenting Research Centre 2005 Mindfulness and Psychotherapy Curriculum Vitae: Dr Rita Younan 6
(8 Week 2hr experiential Workshop) Albert Rd Clinic Ivan 2004 Signposts for Building Better Behaviour Parenting Research Centre 2004 Triple P for Positive Parenting Parenting Research Centre 2002 Working with Families of the Mentally ill (2 Day WorkShop) The Bouverie Family Centre PUBLIC LECTURE APPEARANCES 2005 Holding on to a Creative Space Victorian Child Psychotherapists Association; Inaugural Conference 2009 Groups in a time of Conflict International Conference for Group Psychotherapy Curriculum Vitae: Dr Rita Younan 7
REFEREES Professional; Dr. Nicole Redlich Psychologist; 9513 0367 Caroline Mier Family Therapist Phoenics Health; 9863 0000 Dr. Michael Schwarz Consulting Psychiatrist Phoenics Health; 9863 0000 Academic; Julie White Placement Supervisor Australian Catholic University Business: 9953 3111 Dr. Lisa Eisen Senior Lecturer/Clinic Coordinator Clinical Supervisor Australian Catholic University/The Victoria Clinic Business: 9953 3119. Curriculum Vitae: Dr Rita Younan 8