Karen Yau

Karen Yau is a seasoned mental health professional currently serving as a Senior Mental Health Clinician at SA Health since July 2022, focusing on building positive team dynamics and supporting client care within the CAMHS Connect framework. Yau has extensive experience, including roles as a Safety, Quality and Risk Coordinator, where oversight of safety and quality plans was a primary responsibility, and providing clinical therapeutic services to children and adolescents. Previous positions include program coordination and facilitation at Autism SA, social work placements in youth justice and educational settings, and various management roles in business operations. Yau holds a Master of Social Work and a Master of Arts in Guidance & Counselling, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in Comparative Literature & Sociology.