Fiona Jennings

• Working with Adults with a range of MH disorders including using disorder specific CBT model to treat a range of conditions including - perinatal anxiety, OCD, PTSD, GAD, specific phobia, panic, GAD, BDD.
• Working with client at a Step 3/4 of the Stepped care model.
• Performed client assessments including MH and CBT assessment and developed treatment plans using the appropriate evidence based CBT model and research for the particular disorder.
• Followed clinical guidelines to conduct assessments and formulate conclusion based on findings.
• Use evidence based practice to guide therapy and promote positive outcomes.
• BABCP registered - full accreditation
• Highly experienced in recognizing, responding to and management risk.
• Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements surrounding mandatory reporting and client safety.
• Documented all patient information outlined in service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
• Documented client progress in confidential files.
• Managed diverse caseload with consistently positive outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Applied ethics and scientific principles to guide research activities.
• Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.
• Maintained open lines of communication with required contacts to deliver comprehensive service.
• Provided client-focused therapy interventions within clinical settings.
• Recorded patients progress and changed treatment plan when necessary.
• Evaluated need for follow-up services after providing course of therapeutic treatment.
• Provided CBT modalities to assist clients in adapting behaviours to meet needs.
• Educated patients about appropriate coping mechanisms to help through tough situations.
• Recognised and addressed patterns in client behaviours.
• Adhered to agreed caseload management targets to minimise waiting times.
• Triaged referred patients to determine complexity and urgency of each case.
• Built trusting client rapport to create safe and welcoming clinical environment.

2019 - 2022 - Team leader for Intervention Services 2 -12 years and CBT therapist 16 - 30 yrs (ASD and CAMHS services)

• As detailed in previous job role
• In addition providing 1:1 CBT to adolescents and adults using disorder specific CBT models to treat a range of conditions including depression, OCD, Social Anxiety, GAD and panic disorder. in both ASD and CAMHS services.
• Developing and delivering group based CBT for parents of children experiencing significant anxiety - based on the timid to tiger programme.
• Co working with parents and careers to promote best outcomes
• Built trusting client rapport to create safe and welcoming clinical environment.
• Collaborated with other practitioners to arrange therapeutic consultations.
• Adhered to agreed caseload management targets to minimise waiting times.
• Communicated with clients to schedule appointments and coordinate care.
• Monitored therapeutic practices to evaluate effectiveness on clients.
• Educated patients about appropriate coping mechanisms to help through tough situations.
• Provided CBT modalities to assist clients in adapting behaviours to meet needs.
• Registered with NISCC
• Commenced CBT training in 2017 - as a student provided 1:1 therapy for adolescents and adults using disorder specific CBT models to treat a range of conditions including depression, OCD, Social Anxiety, GAD and panic disorder.

2010 - 2019 Team leader for ASD services 0 - 18 years.

• Carrying out and co originating ASD assessment which included school, home observations, liaison with other professionals, delivering of ADOS assessments and completing comprehensive diagnostic reports.
• Providing training to others professionals in ADOS and PEP 3.
• Developing and delivering an comprehensive evidence based Early intervention program following an ASD diagnosis 0 -18 years.
• Prioritized and assigned tasks for strategic and optimized distribution of workloads.
• Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
• Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and coaching.
• Resolved employee relations issues and navigated disciplinary proceedings.
• Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
• Mediated team decision-making and problem-solving for peaceful resolutions and decision-making.
• Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
• Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.
• Supported team to overcome new challenges by forecasting knowledge and skills gaps.
• Recognised exceptional individual performance for improved motivation.
• Streamlined processes to improve and optimise office operations.
• Developed organisational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls.
• Planned revenue generation strategies designed for growth.
• Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
• Led shifts and motivated team to drive sales.
• Led performance reviews and tailored employee feedback to facilitate professional development.
• Reported on team performance to higher leadership, proactively offering action for areas of improvement.

• Planned and conducted diagnostic tests, interpreting results to formulate advice.
• Applied ethics and scientific principles to guide research activities.
• Educated and advised families techniques in dealing with ASD.
• Recommended possible evidence based treatments and solutions to manage emotional and behavioural problems.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop holistic treatment plans.
• Recognised and addressed patterns in client behaviours.
• Maintained open lines of communication with required contacts to deliver comprehensive service.
• Evaluated need for follow-up services after providing course of therapeutic treatment.
• Oversaw discharged plans to manage completion of treatment.

• Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
• Developed programme to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
• Designed innovative teaching techniques that earned positive feedback by school management.
• Personalised instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
• Selected curricula based on students' interests, aptitude and ability.
• Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
• Used illustrative activities to help students explore concepts.
• Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
• Evaluated students using standardised criteria to determine abilities and learning needs.
• Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
• Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
• Implemented proven methods to overcome common barriers to learning.
• Updated course materials, content and delivery.
• Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
• Assigned homework assignments and special projects for students to demonstrate knowledge of subject material.
• Used established standards and teaching expertise to plan learning programmes.
• Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
• Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
• Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
• Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
• Taught students important points to prepare for examinations and assessments.