Senior Clinician - headspace Early Psychosis

Senior Clinician, Mobile Assessment and Treatment Team (MATT)headspace Early Psychosis (hEP) CanberraJoin a team redefining youth mental healthThe roleFull time 76 hours per fortnight, part time consideredBased at headspace Canberra in LynehamHPA Level 3 ($56.81 to $64.19 per hour) + SuperNot-for-profit salary packaging benefits upto $18,500paProvide 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 doDeliver advanced assessment, formulation and intervention for complex and acute presentations, including crisis response and home-based community treatmentLead intake and triage, complete biopsychosocial, mental state and risk assessments, and drive timely clinical decision making for higher acuity presentationsCoordinate assertive outreach for new referrals and urgent presentationsProvide assertive in reach to inpatient units to support early discharge and smooth transition to community careLiaise with emergency departments, inpatient teams, GPs, schools and community servicesOffer day to day clinical guidance, supervision and mentoring, and model best practice documentation and data qualityContribute to clinical governance including clinical review, incident response, workflow improvement and quality projectsMaintain accurate EMR records and ensure timely collection of outcomes dataAbout the programheadspace Early Psychosis follows the Orygen EPPIC model and delivers coordinated care throughMobile 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 youApproved tertiary qualifications and professional registration as one ofRegistered Nurse with AHPRAOccupational Therapist with AHPRAPsychologist with AHPRASocial Worker with eligibility for AASW membershipThree or more years of mental health experience, ideally including youth early psychosis and co-occurring alcohol and other drug concernsProven ability to supervise and mentor and to influence practice toward consistent, high-quality careStrong engagement skills with young people and families, culturally safe practice, and capacity for flexible outreachSound knowledge of ACT mental health and child safety legislation and commitment to ongoing professional developmentCurrent Australian driver licenceFlexibility to work primarily on site with some community-based work and to participate in a rotating roster if required by service needsWhy UnitingSalary packaging that lifts take home pay4 Me Days – extra paid leave each year (pro rata) to rest, recharge, and focus on what matters most4 CPD Days per calendar year (pro-rata Part time employees)Ongoing training and development, including cultural awareness trainingReal scope to make a difference for young people and familiesA collaborative and supportive team culture grounded in the values Compassionate, Respectful, Imaginative and BoldHow to applyClick Apply and attach your resume and a short cover letter outlining your fit for the Senior Clinician MATT role.“Uniting values the knowledge, experience and cultural capability required to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and is committed to building a workforce that delivers culturally safe, trauma informed and relationship based care across the ACT.”For questions, contact:Geraldine Garcia - Operations Manager ✉️ ggarcia@uniting.org About UnitingUniting 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 diversityAt 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.