Senior Clinician - headspace Early Psychosis at Uniting NSW.ACT

Lyneham, Australian Capital Territory, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

64.19

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical leadership, Mental health assessment, Crisis response, Assertive outreach, Clinical supervision, Mentoring, Biopsychosocial assessment, Risk assessment, Clinical governance, Case management, Youth mental health, Early psychosis intervention, Documentation, Data quality, Stakeholder engagement

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Senior Clinician, Mobile Assessment and Treatment Team (MATT) headspace Early Psychosis (hEP) Canberra Join a team redefining youth mental health The role Full time 76 hours per fortnight, part time considered Based at headspace Canberra in Lyneham HPA Level 3 ($56.81 to $64.19 per hour) + Super Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits upto $18,500pa Provide senior clinical leadership within a clearly defined structure. You set clinical standards, lift practice, and guide complex decisions within a shared team caseload model. What you will do Deliver advanced assessment, formulation and intervention for complex and acute presentations, including crisis response and home-based community treatment Lead intake and triage, complete biopsychosocial, mental state and risk assessments, and drive timely clinical decision making for higher acuity presentations Coordinate assertive outreach for new referrals and urgent presentations Provide assertive in reach to inpatient units to support early discharge and smooth transition to community care Liaise with emergency departments, inpatient teams, GPs, schools and community services Offer day to day clinical guidance, supervision and mentoring, and model best practice documentation and data quality Contribute to clinical governance including clinical review, incident response, workflow improvement and quality projects Maintain accurate EMR records and ensure timely collection of outcomes data About the program headspace Early Psychosis follows the Orygen EPPIC model and delivers coordinated care through Mobile Assessment and Treatment Team (MATT) Continuing Care Team (CCT) Functional Recovery Team (FRT) In MATT you will work in a collaborative environment with structured supervision, regular multidisciplinary discussion and opportunities to shape service improvement. About you Approved tertiary qualifications and professional registration as one of Registered Nurse with AHPRA Occupational Therapist with AHPRA Psychologist with AHPRA Social Worker with eligibility for AASW membership Three or more years of mental health experience, ideally including youth early psychosis and co-occurring alcohol and other drug concerns Proven ability to supervise and mentor and to influence practice toward consistent, high-quality care Strong engagement skills with young people and families, culturally safe practice, and capacity for flexible outreach Sound knowledge of ACT mental health and child safety legislation and commitment to ongoing professional development Current Australian driver licence Flexibility to work primarily on site with some community-based work and to participate in a rotating roster if required by service needs Why Uniting Salary packaging that lifts take home pay 4 Me Days – extra paid leave each year (pro rata) to rest, recharge, and focus on what matters most 4 CPD Days per calendar year (pro-rata Part time employees) Ongoing training and development, including cultural awareness training Real scope to make a difference for young people and families A collaborative and supportive team culture grounded in the values Compassionate, Respectful, Imaginative and Bold How to apply Click Apply and attach your resume and a short cover letter outlining your fit for the Senior Clinician MATT role. For any questions, contact Geraldine Garcia - Operations Manager at ggarcia@uniting.org or Pallavi Bhatia from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team at pbhatia@uniting.org About Uniting Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. Empowered by diversity At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Provide senior clinical leadership and guidance within a multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced assessment and intervention for complex youth mental health presentations. Coordinate assertive outreach, manage intake and triage, and contribute to clinical governance and service improvement projects.