The posting
Clinician - Mobile Assessment and Treatment Team (MATT) headspace Early Psychosis Southport Full-Time Permanent and Fixed-Term Opportunities Available $94,716 - $105,577 per annum + Super + Salary Packaging + 5 Wellbeing Leave Days Make a Meaningful Impact on the Lives of Young People At headspace Early Psychosis, we support young people aged 12-25 years who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, psychosis. Using an evidence-based, recovery-oriented approach, we work alongside young people and their families to provide timely assessment, intervention and support when it matters most. We are seeking a passionate Mental Health Clinician to join our Mobile Assessment and Treatment Team (MATT). This is a unique opportunity for a skilled mental health professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, collaborative and community-focused environment. About the Team The Mobile Assessment and Treatment Team (MATT) is the primary point of contact for referrals and enquiries into headspace Early Psychosis South East Queensland. Operating across a rotating 7-day roster between 7:00am and 8:00pm, the team provides triage, comprehensive assessments and recommendations through an assertive outreach engagement model. MATT clinicians undertake comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, develop clinical formulations, formulate treatment recommendations and work collaboratively with young people, families, carers and service providers to ensure the right support is provided at the right time. Why Join Us? When you join Lives Lived Well and headspace Early Psychosis, you'll become part of a passionate, collaborative and highly skilled team committed to improving outcomes for young people and their families. You'll also enjoy:
Exposure to a specialist early psychosis service. Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay. Five additional paid wellbeing leave days each year. Opportunities to work within a highly experienced multidisciplinary team. Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities. Structured clinical supervision and reflective practice. Access to Fitness Passport memberships. Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family. A supportive workplace culture that values learning, innovation and wellbeing. The opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes for young people experiencing complex mental health challenges.
About the Role Reporting to the Team Leader, you will provide high-quality assessment and intervention services to young people referred to the program. You will play a key role in supporting young people aged 12-25 years who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, psychosis by providing comprehensive assessments, clinical recommendations and recovery-focused interventions. This role combines assessment, engagement, outreach and care coordination and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact during the early stages of a young person's mental health journey. Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and mental health assessments. Undertake suicide, violence and other clinical risk assessments. Develop clinical formulations, treatment recommendations and risk management plans. Provide specialist triage, assessment and brief intervention services. Deliver assertive outreach and community-based assessment activities. Coordinate care and facilitate access to appropriate internal and external supports. Facilitate and contribute to clinical review meetings and multidisciplinary case discussions. Build collaborative relationships with young people, families, carers and external stakeholders. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and reporting. Contribute to service development, continuous improvement and quality initiatives.
About You You are passionate about youth mental health and committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based and recovery-oriented care. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy balancing assessment, outreach, engagement and collaborative care planning. You'll bring:
Experience in mental health assessment, risk assessment and intervention. Clinical decision-making and formulation skills. Experience supporting young people with complex mental health presentations. Excellent communication, engagement and relationship-building skills. Strong written communication and clinical documentation skills. The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team. A commitment to recovery-oriented practice and shared decision-making approaches.
Essential Requirements
Degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing. Experience in mental health care, including mental health assessment, risk assessment, crisis intervention and psychosocial treatment. Strong understanding of recovery-oriented practice and shared decision-making approaches. Excellent communication, problem-solving and relationship-building skills. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team environment. High-level organisational and time management skills. Current Australian Driver Licence. Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or ability to obtain one. Ability to obtain a National Police Check.
Professional Registration Requirements Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Psychologists must hold current AHPRA registration. Occupational Therapists must hold current AHPRA registration. Social Workers must be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Registered Nurses must hold current AHPRA registration.
Desirable
Experience working within youth mental health services with young people aged 12-25 years. Knowledge of early psychosis intervention frameworks including the EPPIC and Orygen models of care. Experience working within intake, triage, outreach or community-based assessment services.
Our Values The people who thrive at Lives Lived Well are those who share our values:
We are humble, human and full of hope. We show up and share. We ask "Why not?" and "What's next?" We leave a positive wake.
Apply Now If you're passionate about youth mental health and want to be part of a service making a genuine difference in the lives of young people and their families, we'd love to hear from you. Applications may be reviewed and progressed throughout the advertising period, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect our community, including First Nations Peoples.



