Hazel Barrett
8 Magenta Grove, Grange Manor, Waterford
Summary
Compassionate psychologist with a strong passion for trauma-informed care and a proven track record of working both individually and within multidisciplinary teams. Adept at providing comprehensive psychological assessments, interventions, and evaluations across diverse clinical settings. Highly skilled in fostering therapeutic relationships and committed to promoting mental well-being through evidence-based practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychologist in Clinical Training
Health Service Executive
HSE South East
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Consolidating skills in assessment, formulation, intervention, and evaluation across six diverse placements, including primary care psychology, CAMHS, adult mental health, older adult care, disability services, and a specialist perinatal mental health team, equipping me with a robust and versatile skill set to provide effective psychological support to a wide range of clients.
Assistant Psychologist
Jigsaw- The National Centre for Youth Mental Health
Dublin
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Providing evidence informed, brief goal-focused interventions via synchronous chat to young people (12-25yrs); conducting risk assessments and providing in the moment crisis support where necessary; participating in client case discussions and formulations of clients' difficulties; developing psycho-education content; service evaluation; participating in clinical supervision with a senior clinical psychologist.
Research Assistant
School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin
Dublin
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisting with the evaluation of an intervention (PACE- Promoting Adolescents' Communication and Engagement) aiming to promote adolescents engagement and self-advocacy skills during paediatric diabetes visits.
Support Group Facilitator
AWARE
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Facilitating a support group for young adults experiencing depression, bipolar, or other mood-related conditions and their impact in a non-judgmental manner and in accordance with Aware's Confidentiality Policy.
Platform Shift Leader
Crisis Textline/Text 50808
Dublin
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Providing in-the-moment support to texters experiencing mental health difficulties or crises by risk assessing, problem solving, and de-escalating directly with texters; providing leadership and support to volunteers and supervisors on the platform for adherence to policy and training through positive and constructive feedback, debriefing, coaching, and crisis intervention techniques.
Assistant Psychologist
HSE Primary Care Psychology
Cork
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Referral screening; Triage; Observing and contributing to assessment, formulation and intervention sessions; Report writing; Administrative duties; Delivering 1:1 computerised CBT to children and adolescents; Organising, developing and co-facilitating community based talks; Recruiting for and co-facilitating parenting groups.
Social Care Worker
Brothers of Charity South East Services
Waterford
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Providing person-centered active support to young adults with Intellectual Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder; Promoting service user autonomy and teaching skills; Reviewing and updating Person-Centered Plans and Behavior Support Plans; Completing and updating risk assessments; Management of challenging behaviors; Liaising with family members and other healthcare professionals; Advocacy Supporter; Administration of medication; Assisting with activities of daily living, e.g. meal preparation, intimate care.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Clinical Psychology
University College Dublin
08-2024
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy -
City Colleges Dublin
03.2021
M.Sc. Applied Psychology -
Trinity College Dublin
08.2017
Psychology Conversion Course -
Trinity College Dublin
08.2016
Bachelor of Arts (Religion & Global Diversities, Psychology) -
University College Cork
08.2012
Affiliations
Psychological Society of Ireland: Graduate Member (PSI membership number M10072)
Timeline
Psychologist in Clinical Training
Health Service Executive
09.2021 - 08.2024
Research Assistant
School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin
07.2020 - 01.2021
Assistant Psychologist
Jigsaw- The National Centre for Youth Mental Health
06.2020 - 07.2021
Platform Shift Leader
Crisis Textline/Text 50808
04.2020 - 06.2020
Assistant Psychologist
HSE Primary Care Psychology
11.2018 - 04.2020
Support Group Facilitator
AWARE
02.2018 - 08.2020
Social Care Worker
Brothers of Charity South East Services
10.2017 - 10.2018
Doctor of Philosophy - Clinical Psychology
University College Dublin
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy -
City Colleges Dublin
M.Sc. Applied Psychology -
Trinity College Dublin
Psychology Conversion Course -
Trinity College Dublin
Bachelor of Arts (Religion & Global Diversities, Psychology) -
University College Cork
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