Jonathan is currently practising in Germany. We will notify you all on his return.
Jonathan Back – Psychologist, AMAPS PSY0001172290
Clinical Specialities:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Psychotherapy
- Process Group Facilitator
- Mindfulness in Clinical Practice
- Lecturing
Professional Experience
South Pacific Private Hospital
October 2009 – May 2012
Facilitation of inpatient Psychotherapy process groups (twice daily); Clinical note writing;
Weekly lecture/presentations on a variety of topics;
Responsible for training staff in the implementation of the HoNOS and in analysing HoNOS data.
Mental Wealth Psychology – Proprietor
November 2008 – May 2012
Facilitation of group therapy (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Group Process)
Individual counselling
Facilitation of Mindfulness mediation groups
Advanced Personnel Management
May 2007 – October 2009
Individual psychological counselling for clients with chronic pain, disability, trauma, grief and loss,
anger, relationship difficulties, and mood/anxiety disorders.
Assisting clients return to employment following both physical and psychological injury/illness
Aptitude and personality assessment
The Sydney Clinic
May 2007 – November 2008
Individual psychological counselling to inpatients
Facilitation of inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy groups for mood disorders/substance
dependence.
McKesson Asia-Pacific
October 2006 – April 2007
Telephone counselling for problem gamblers
Mental health assessment and referral; Suicide risk assessment
Aftercare
October 2006 – May 2007
Implementation of the AIMHI Project (Australian Integrated Mental Health Initiative). This study
evaluates and promotes the health of people with chronic and recurring mental disorders
Data collection using various psychometric measures (Kessler-10, Life Skills Profile, Working
Alliance Inventory, Recovery Assessment Scale, Global Assessment of Functioning)
Jewish Care
July 2005 – December 2005
Applying for Federal Government funding and submitting a proposal to the Department of
Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs.
Supporting psychiatric outpatients to accomplish various daily activities and apply for housing.
Macquarie University
2003 – 2005
Paid research assistant – analysis in the area of celebrity worship, and the pathological and nonpathological
aspects of fan interest.
Volunteer research assistant – analysis of interview transcripts of individuals reporting recent
incidents of rage.
