The posting
Senior Clinician - Mobile Assessment and Treatment Team (MATT) headspace Early Psychosis Southport Make a Meaningful Impact on the Lives of Young People Full Time until June 2027 - Fixed Term At headspace Early Psychosis, we support young people aged 12-25 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 an experienced and passionate Senior Clinician to join our Mobile Assessment and Treatment Team (MATT). This is a unique role for a skilled mental health professional who enjoys working in a collaborative and varied 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 ast Queensland. The team provides triage, comprehensive assessments and recommendations through an assertive outreach engagement model on a rotating 7-day roster between the hours of 7am - 8pm. MATT clinicians undertake comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, develop clinical formulations, formulate treatment recommendations, and work collaboratively with young people, families, carers and external service providers to ensure the right support is provided at the right time Your Opportunity Reporting to the Team Leader, you will provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team while delivering high-quality assessment and intervention services to young people referred to the program. Key responsibilities include:
Providing specialist triage, comprehensive mental health assessments and clinical interventions for young people experiencing mental health challenges and early psychosis. Completing risk assessments, clinical formulations, treatment recommendations and risk management planning. Providing assertive outreach and home-based assessment and engagement services. Supporting junior clinicians through supervision, mentoring and expert clinical advice. Facilitating and contributing to clinical review meetings and multidisciplinary case discussions. Working collaboratively with young people, families, carers and external stakeholders to support recovery-focused outcomes. Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to service development. Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation.
About You You are an experienced clinician who is passionate about youth mental health and committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. Essential
Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Counselling, Nursing or another relevant human services discipline. AHPRA registration (Occupational Therapist and Psychologist only) Eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (Social Worker only) Significant experience in mental health care, including mental health assessment, risk assessment, crisis intervention and psychosocial treatment. Demonstrated experience working with young people experiencing complex mental health presentations, including first episode psychosis. 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.
Desirable
Experience working within youth mental health services. Knowledge of early psychosis intervention frameworks including the EPPIC and Orygen models of care. Experience providing clinical supervision or mentoring to clinicians.
What Matters Most We're looking for someone who aligns with the Lives Lived Well 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
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. Opportunities to work within a highly experienced multidisciplinary team. Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities. Structured clinical supervision and reflective practice. 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.
Ready to Imagine the Possibilities? 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 Peoples.
