Kimberley O'Brien, Ph.D.
Registered Supervisor and Trainer (International) at Quirky Kid- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Dr of Philosophy
Monash University
Experience
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Quirky Kid
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Australia
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Supervisor and Trainer (International)
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Oct 2022 - Present
I train and supervise paediatric psychologists and psychiatrists interested in expanding their repertoire of evidence-based techniques to support children with a broad range of mental health presentations. I train and supervise paediatric psychologists and psychiatrists interested in expanding their repertoire of evidence-based techniques to support children with a broad range of mental health presentations.
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Media & PR Spokesperson on Child Psychology
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Jan 2006 - Present
As a spokesperson addressing child, adolescent and family issues, this role involves regular interviews, consulting for PR companies representing children’s products and developing practical tips for media releases in Australia and abroad. As a spokesperson addressing child, adolescent and family issues, this role involves regular interviews, consulting for PR companies representing children’s products and developing practical tips for media releases in Australia and abroad.
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Quirky Kid
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Australia
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Child Psychologist
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Jan 2007 - Jul 2020
Leading a team of psychologists in the clinic and school setting, providing clinical assessments and intervention for children, adolescents and families with diverse mental health issues. This role also involves conducting seminars and workshops for professionals working with children around Australia & NZ as well as developing resources for teachers, parents and professionals in the field. Initially based in Glebe, the Quirky Kid Clinic expanded in 2007 to the current practices in Woollahra and Austinmer, specializing in clients aged 2-18 years. Show less
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Published Author
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Jul 2009 - Jan 2011
Published works include: "Just Like When", "Tell Me A Story", "Face It" and "The Likes of You(th)" resource kits for parents, teachers and professionals working with children and families. Additional published works include the chapter, "Positive-Parent Child Relationships" in a positive psychology handbook (Dr Sue Roffey, Editor) to be released in 2011 by Springer Press (UK).
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Senior Psychologist
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Sep 2006 - Mar 2007
This was a 6 month locum position for the purpose of expanding my developmental psychology experience with indigenous children, adolescents and families. The role involved conducting assessments for the NT Family Court and the Northern Australian Aboriginal Justice Assoc (NAAJA), as well as providing intervention for children and families through NT Family and Community Service (FACS), Victims of Crime assessments and EAP, servicing government employees and their families. This was a 6 month locum position for the purpose of expanding my developmental psychology experience with indigenous children, adolescents and families. The role involved conducting assessments for the NT Family Court and the Northern Australian Aboriginal Justice Assoc (NAAJA), as well as providing intervention for children and families through NT Family and Community Service (FACS), Victims of Crime assessments and EAP, servicing government employees and their families.
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Researcher
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Sep 2005 - Sep 2006
The "School Pays" project received a grant to present at the Global Knowledge Conference in Malaysia, 2007. As a researcher, this project involved collecting and collating data recorded on film and during interviews with school students addressing 'school culture' in South America, North Africa, Asia and Europe. See: www.school-days.com.au The "School Pays" project received a grant to present at the Global Knowledge Conference in Malaysia, 2007. As a researcher, this project involved collecting and collating data recorded on film and during interviews with school students addressing 'school culture' in South America, North Africa, Asia and Europe. See: www.school-days.com.au
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Consultant Psychologist
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Jan 2004 - Dec 2005
Consulting 1 day/week in Gosford with Dr John Irvine providing EAP counselling, psychological assessments and therapy for children, adolescents and families. This role required the use of play therapy with toddlers and school-aged children, combined with parenting advice and family counselling. Consulting 1 day/week in Gosford with Dr John Irvine providing EAP counselling, psychological assessments and therapy for children, adolescents and families. This role required the use of play therapy with toddlers and school-aged children, combined with parenting advice and family counselling.
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Western Sydney University
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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University Lecturer, Tutor & Clinical Supervisor (Casual position)
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Jan 2002 - Jul 2005
Lecturing for Masters and Doctorate students in Educational and Developmental Psychology at Werrington campus (8 hrs/week) and providing clinical supervsion for students on placement in the community setting. Course subjects included: Ethical Issues in Counselling and Educational Psychology. As a UWS Clinical Supervisor, this role involved offering clinical support and guidance for 6th year (Ed & Dev) students on placement. Lecturing for Masters and Doctorate students in Educational and Developmental Psychology at Werrington campus (8 hrs/week) and providing clinical supervsion for students on placement in the community setting. Course subjects included: Ethical Issues in Counselling and Educational Psychology. As a UWS Clinical Supervisor, this role involved offering clinical support and guidance for 6th year (Ed & Dev) students on placement.
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NSW Department of Communities and Justice
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Australia
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Child & Family Psychologist (P/T position)
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Jan 2000 - Nov 2001
Based at DOCS Redfern Child and Family team providing Developmental Assessments for Family Court and intervention for children (0-5 yrs) and their families with mental health or child protection issues. Based at DOCS Redfern Child and Family team providing Developmental Assessments for Family Court and intervention for children (0-5 yrs) and their families with mental health or child protection issues.
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Developmental Psychologist
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Jan 1999 - Jan 2000
Based at Howdenhall Detention Centre for young male and female offenders (aged 10 - 16 yrs), this role involved developing Social Skills and CBT programs and conducting group work. These clients were typically diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder (CD), Depression and Substance Abuse issues. Based at Howdenhall Detention Centre for young male and female offenders (aged 10 - 16 yrs), this role involved developing Social Skills and CBT programs and conducting group work. These clients were typically diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder (CD), Depression and Substance Abuse issues.
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Intern Psychologist
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Feb 1996 - Nov 1998
As an Intern Psychologist under the supervision of Dr Tim Keogh, this role required Psychometric Assessments for Worimi Children's Court, as well as therapeutic intervention for individuals and groups with programs such as, "Ending Offending" - A CBT approach to decision-making. My responsibilities also included liaising with Consultant Psychiatrists and being part of the 24 hr crisis intervention team on a roster system, supporting suicidal and self-harming detainees after hours. As an Intern Psychologist under the supervision of Dr Tim Keogh, this role required Psychometric Assessments for Worimi Children's Court, as well as therapeutic intervention for individuals and groups with programs such as, "Ending Offending" - A CBT approach to decision-making. My responsibilities also included liaising with Consultant Psychiatrists and being part of the 24 hr crisis intervention team on a roster system, supporting suicidal and self-harming detainees after hours.
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Youth Worker
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Dec 1993 - Jan 1995
This role involved case management and intervention for young people aged 8-14 yrs who could no longer live at home due to family violence or substance abuse. This program offered an on-site school and recreational activities for a small group of permanent residents. Therapeutic programs, including individual and family counselling was conducted by Psychologists and Social Workers to address family breakdown and resolve conflict. This role involved case management and intervention for young people aged 8-14 yrs who could no longer live at home due to family violence or substance abuse. This program offered an on-site school and recreational activities for a small group of permanent residents. Therapeutic programs, including individual and family counselling was conducted by Psychologists and Social Workers to address family breakdown and resolve conflict.
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Education
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2007 - 2016
Monash University
PhD, (Education) -
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Hurlstone Agricultural Selective High School
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology); Master of Arts (Developmental Psychopathology; PhD), Developmental and Child Psychology -
1994 - 1995
Western Sydney University
MA (Dev. Psych), Master of Arts (Developmental Psychopathology) -
1991 - 1993
Charles Sturt University
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Charles Sturt University
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