Clinician - Headspace Early Psychosis Matt
5 days ago
Location: Western Sydney (Mount Druitt, Penrith & Parramatta + community outreach)
- Type: Full-Time, Permanent | Monday-Sunday shift roster
- Salary: HPA Level 2 (commensurate with experience) + Salary Packaging (reduce your taxable income)
- Shift Loadings: 15% evening, 50% weekend | On-call (3-4/year) with additional pay
Uniting is looking for an experienced Clinician to join the Mobile Assessment & Treatment Team (MATT) within the headspace Early Psychosis program. This role supports young people aged 12-25 who are at risk of or experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
You’ll provide assertive, community-based mental health care, working with a multidisciplinary team across various settings including homes, schools, and community hubs.
**Your Day-to-Day**:
- Deliver flexible, responsive mental health support in the community
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and short-term interventions
- Identify early signs of psychosis and provide proactive care
- Collaborate closely with doctors, social workers, psychologists and nurses
- Rotate across Mount Druitt, Penrith, Parramatta, and surrounding areas
- Participate in a shift-work roster with evening/weekend loadings
- Provide occasional on-call support (approx. 3-4 times/year)
**What You’ll Need**:
- Degree-qualified in Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy
- Eligible for registration with AHPRA or the relevant professional body
- Experience in community or acute mental health care
- Skilled in biopsychosocial assessments and brief psychosocial interventions
- Understanding of early psychosis frameworks and youth development
- Familiarity with the EPPIC model and recovery-oriented principles
- A current Australian Driver's Licence
Why Join Uniting?
- Salary Packaging - take home more by paying less tax
- 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
- Questions?
Pallavi Bhatia - Talent Acquisition Specialist
**About Uniting**: When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them. We contribute 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.
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