Psychologist or Occupational Therapist Uniting NSW & ACT

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Clinician will provide comprehensive, evidence-based functional recovery and psychological interventions to young people; as well as provide onsite clinical leadership to the Functional Recovery Team.

  • Occupational Therapist / Senior Clinician – Psychologist, RN, Mental Health Social Worker
  • Your Step to a supervisory role;  Some Work from Home WFH
  • Attractive salary +Generous salary packaging benefits (pay less tax)

headspace Early Psychosis is an early intervention service for young people aged 12 to 25 years. The service provides long term case management and therapeutic intervention (up to 5 years) to young people who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis or shorter term (6 months) to those who are at risk of experiencing psychosis.  Functional Recovery Team is the area of hEP where we are recruiting.  

Role Overview

The Senior Clinician role is an integral role of the leadership structure acting as the 2IC providing onsite clinical leadership to the Functional Recovery Team. This role will support line manager in effective and efficient management of team resources including being the first point of contact for all clinicians/team. 

Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • As a senior clinician, providing mentoring and clinical supervision as required to colleagues and students to support the team
  • Work as a part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely access for young people and families
  • Provide comprehensive early intervention and care co-ordination to young people to assist them in achieving the goals and actions outlined in their care/management plan.

Essential Criteria:

  • Approved tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and membership with APHRA 
  • Minimum 3 -5 years demonstrated experience (excluding clinical placements) within the mental health field including delivering contemporary, evidence-based practices and therapeutic interventions appropriate for young people presenting with first episode psychosis and high-risk clients
  •  An understanding of recovery model principles and ability to implement these in clinical practice
  • Current NSW Driver’s License  

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To Apply, click the Apply button & attach your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Essential criteria.

Benefits & culture

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply. 

  • Salary packaging entitlements, company rewards
  • Ongoing training & development, including cultural awareness training
  • Career progression & development opportunities

Enquiries to Talent Acquisition Specialist Rose Rivera on 0438 206 164 or [email protected] .  Reference 503223

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