Fiona Phelan
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Credentials
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Mental Health First Aid Course
Mental Health First Aid IrelandDec, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Hopeful Minds Facilitator Training
The Hopeful Minds ProjectMay, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Schema Therapy Introduction Training
SCHEMA TRAINING PCI COLLEGEMay, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Jigsaw Introduction to Youth Mental Health
Health Service ExecutiveFeb, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
MAPA Training (Management of Actual/ Potential Aggression)
Nua Healthcare ServicesJan, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
ASIST Refresher Training Programme
Health Service ExecutiveNov, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Bullying Awareness Presentation
Health Service ExecutiveOct, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Emergency First Aid Training
Safety Ireland First Response LimitedSep, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Management of Challenging Behaviour regarding people with Intellectual disabilities/ASD
CLINICAL STUDIO IIIAug, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Training
ACT Aisling CurtinApr, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
STORM (Skills-Based Training on Risk identification and Management)
STORM Skills Training CICSep, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Children First Training
Tusla - Child and Family AgencyJul, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Safe Talk training
Health Service ExecutiveJul, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
HSEMay, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Volunteer Programme to support people with intellectual disability certificate
Muiriosa Foundation LtdApr, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Support group volunteer facilitator training
AwareSep, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Child Protection and Welfare Training
Tusla - Child and Family AgencyMay, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
NCI (Non-violent Crises Intervention) Training
Brothers of Charity Services IrelandDec, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Protection and welfare of Vulnerable Adults
Brothers of Charity Services IrelandDec, 2011- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Harmony Residential Care
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Ireland
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Care Worker
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Oct 2022 - Present
Supporting vulnerable children within residential services using a CBT informed approach Supporting vulnerable children within residential services using a CBT informed approach
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Assistant Psychologist HSE
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
I provided support to a non-verbal individual with ASD, intellectual disability and behaviours of concern in the client’s home. I was supported by the Principal Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, and Behaviour Therapist. I applied psychological theory in the areas of autism, applied behaviour analysis, positive behaviour support and individualised service design. I also supported verbal and non-verbal individuals with ASD and learning disabilities, and worked with staff as part of a multi-disciplinary team and families. My responsibilities also included risk assessment configuration and a literature review and research on people with ASD, learning disabilities and systemic therapy.
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Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)
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Sep 2017 - Aug 2018
I delivered 1:1 psychological interventions based on low intensity CBT to adult males presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. I also undertook training and directed learning, participated in clinical and case management supervision, gained experience in risk assessment and psychometric tools such as CORE-10, assisted in service evaluation and received CPD training e.g. Introduction to Schema Therapy. I delivered 1:1 psychological interventions based on low intensity CBT to adult males presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. I also undertook training and directed learning, participated in clinical and case management supervision, gained experience in risk assessment and psychometric tools such as CORE-10, assisted in service evaluation and received CPD training e.g. Introduction to Schema Therapy.
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Nua Healthcare Services
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Ireland
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Hospitals and Health Care
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500 - 600 Employee
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Relief Social Care Worker/Shift Leader
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Feb 2017 - Sep 2017
Working under the Clinical Psychologist, I provided home care person-centred support for an adult diagnosed with ASD and whom displayed behaviours of concern. I also provided residential care for diverse adults with ASD, intellectual disability and mental health. I was also responsible for administrative tasks such as roster management and report writing. Working under the Clinical Psychologist, I provided home care person-centred support for an adult diagnosed with ASD and whom displayed behaviours of concern. I also provided residential care for diverse adults with ASD, intellectual disability and mental health. I was also responsible for administrative tasks such as roster management and report writing.
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Aware
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Non-profit Organization Management
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Group Facilitator
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Feb 2013 - Jun 2017
I provided support and facilitated discussions involving depression and other mental health conditions from one group member/client to another. I applied a supportive proactive approach and gained experienced in risk management, signposting, data entry to assist with service evaluation and gave leaflets, booklets and raised awareness about AWARE to other services in the community. I provided support and facilitated discussions involving depression and other mental health conditions from one group member/client to another. I applied a supportive proactive approach and gained experienced in risk management, signposting, data entry to assist with service evaluation and gave leaflets, booklets and raised awareness about AWARE to other services in the community.
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Psychology Project Worker
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Jul 2016 - Jan 2017
I provided support to a client diagnosed with PDA, Tourette syndrome, OCD and who also displayed physical and verbal aggression. I supported the client in a least restrictive manner to live independently under supervision and I worked within novel and unpredictable situations. I completed daily reports and risk assessment configuration. I provided support to a client diagnosed with PDA, Tourette syndrome, OCD and who also displayed physical and verbal aggression. I supported the client in a least restrictive manner to live independently under supervision and I worked within novel and unpredictable situations. I completed daily reports and risk assessment configuration.
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HSE
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Psychologist APSI
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
I delivered 1:1 evidence based psychological interventions (e.g. low intensity CBT, Person-centred approach, Mindfulness) to adults with mild to moderate mental health conditions under Clinical Psychology supervision and I facilitated stress management courses to groups. I gained experience as an office representative, managing a high caseload, clinical note-taking, administering psychometric tools (e.g. PHQ-9 GAD-7, WSAS), risk assessments, referrals, assisting in service and programme treatment development (e.g. CCBT) and service evaluation and audits, received CPD, worked collaboratively with social workers and colleagues and raised awareness about APSI to other services in the community.
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Brothers of Charity Services Ireland
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Ireland
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Health and Human Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Care Assistant Relief Worker
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Dec 2011 - Oct 2015
I provided basic need supports to adults with ASD and learning disabilities who are mostly nonverbal. I treated individuals with dignity and respect and promoted their independence and personal outcomes using person-centred planning. Experienced in record-keeping.
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Research Assistant
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Jun 2012 - Nov 2012
I provided assistance in research on the relationship between dementia and fragile x syndrome. I assisted with examining clients’ files, collecting and transferring data and reporting to the Clinical Psychologist.
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University of Limerick
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Ireland
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Feb 2012 - Aug 2012
I provided assistance with PhD research focusing on shared memory and memory conformity in pairs of individuals (dyads). I assisted with recruiting participants, preparing necessary articles, carrying out experiments, administering questionnaires, collecting data and entering data. I provided assistance with PhD research focusing on shared memory and memory conformity in pairs of individuals (dyads). I assisted with recruiting participants, preparing necessary articles, carrying out experiments, administering questionnaires, collecting data and entering data.
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Education
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2017 - 2021
Ulster University
Applied Psychology (Mental Health and Psychological Therapies) - MSc, Psychology -
2017 - 2021
Ulster University
BPS Accredited, Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner -
2015 - 2015
ATI PSYCHOLOGY INSTITUTE
Diploma, Eating Disorders -
2010 - 2012
University of Limerick
Masters, MSc in Psychological Science -
2007 - 2010
Waterford Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree, BA (Honours) in Psychology with Arts
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