Clinician - Level 2 - headspace Early Psychosis - Penrith

Join a team that’s redefining youth mental health!

Be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team at headspace Early Psychosis dedicated to early intervention and recovery-focused care for young people aged 12-25 experiencing or at high risk of psychosis.

About the role

• Be part of our Continuing Care Team as a Clinician
• Full-time permanent role, hybrid work options available
• Based at headspace Penrith
• HPA Level 2; $44.16 - $47.51 per hour (commensurate with experience) plus salary packaging and other benefits

The Continuing Care Team Clinician provides comprehensive, evidence-based clinical case management, psychological and psychosocial interventions consistent with the Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre (EPPIC) model of care.

headspace Penrith is one of 3 three sites delivering the headspace Youth Early Psychosis Program. We provide accessible, early intervention support for young people aged 12–25 who are experiencing, or are at high risk of developing, psychosis. Our multidisciplinary team delivers evidence-based care that promotes recovery, strengthens family supports and helps young people achieve their goals.

About you in the role

The Continuing Care Team (CCT) Clinician role is a multidisciplinary team and an integral part of headspace Early Psychosis.

The overall aims of the CCT clinician position are:

• To reduce the duration of untreated psychosis in order to minimise the impact of a first episode of psychosis on the normal developmental trajectory of the young person.
• To minimise the subjective distress of young people and their families associated with the experience of early psychosis and a first episode of psychosis
• To enable both symptomatic and functional recovery from a first episode of psychosis
• Engage in regular clinical supervision opportunities, including both in group settings and through direct supervision with the Senior staff.

To learn more about the role, click here to view the Position Description (also attached below).

About you

The incumbent would be expected to have relevant clinical experience in and skills within mental health of a minimum of one-year post-registration, ideally with experience in early psychosis.

• Degree-qualified in Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy
• Eligible for registration with AHPRA or the relevant professional body
• Demonstrated experience in clinical practice, and in delivering contemporary, evidence-based practices and therapeutic interventions for young people.
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively plan and coordinate individualised psychosocial interventions to meet the needs of young people with psychosis based on a case formulation approach
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality assessment and evidence based psychological interventions, within a stress-vulnerability and recovery framework for young people
• Sound knowledge and understanding of early psychosis rationale and principles including the developmental stages of young people and the impact that a first episode of psychosis has on their development and the impact on the family/significant others
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• 4 CPD Days per calendar year (pro-rata Part time employees)
• Flexible work options including some work from home
• Diverse, multidisciplinary team culture
• Ongoing training – including cultural awareness and clinical skills
• Career progression opportunities across a large, values-driven organisation

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next steps

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply Now’ by the closing date. We'll be reviewing applications and interviewing throughout the advertising period.

Please contact Pallavi Bhatia from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team on pbhatia@Uniting.org using the subject line: Clinician - Level 2 - headspace Early Psychosis - Penrith enquiry via EthicalJobs should you have any questions.

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