About the role
headspace Early Psychosis is a program run by Uniting which focuses on supporting young people who are at risk of developing a first episode of psychosis, or those that are currently experiencing an early psychosis.
- headspace - Program for young people at risk of early psychosis; for headspace Penrith
- Full Time - Permanent position
- HPA Level 2 - Commensurate with experience + Salary Packaging
As a Clinician in the Continuing Care team, you will provide holistic and wrap-around support to young people who have experienced their first episode of psychosis. You will be allocated individual young people to offer long-term care, helping them access necessary medical, psychological, and social supports.
As part of the headspace Early Psychosis program, you will receive extensive training and professional development to learn the early psychosis model and therapeutic interventions. You'll work within a shared care model, meaning that while you are allocated a specific caseload, there is a collaborative approach across the team to ensure that every young person receives comprehensive support on their recovery journey.
About you in the role
- Provide ongoing clinical care to young people, with a focus on early prevention and reducing the duration of untreated psychosis.
- Work with young people to establish and support their recovery goals, addressing both symptom relief and stress management associated with early psychosis.
- Manage co-occurring issues, such as substance misuse, by supporting young people through tailored planning and interventions.
- Maintain accurate records and complete administrative tasks using the "Master Care" EMR system.
- Participate in weekly clinical review meetings, monthly business meetings, and bi-monthly whole-team gatherings.
- Engage in regular clinical supervision opportunities, including both in group settings and through direct supervision with the Senior staff.
About headspace Early Psychosis
headspace Early Psychosis is a youth mental health service offering free and confidential support to young people and their families who are experiencing an early episode of psychosis or are at risk of developing psychosis. Our goal is to provide timely, effective, and person-centred care to support early recovery and improve long-term outcomes.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Approved tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and provisional or full registration with AHPRA or an appropriate professional body.
- Experience in youth mental health or early psychosis (highly desirable).
- Flexibility to work on-site at headspace in Penrith, with some capacity for remote work and also work in the community.
- NSW valid Driver’s Licence
- A passion for providing person-centred, recovery-focused care to young people.
Benefits & Culture
At Uniting, we celebrate diversity and welcome all people, regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from diverse cultural backgrounds to apply. Our benefits include:
- Salary packaging entitlements to increase your take-home pay
- Fitness Passport, U Rewards, and other great employee benefits
- Ongoing training and development, including cultural awareness training.
- The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people in your community.
- A collaborative work environment with strong team support.
- 10 mins walking distance from train station
How to Apply
If you're passionate about making a real difference in mental health care, we encourage you to apply. Click the Apply button and attach your resume. Should you have any questions, please contact Pallavi Bhatia from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at pbhatia@uniting.org.
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.
Enquiries : Pallavi Bhatia, Talent Acquisition Specialist at pbhatia@uniting.org or Angela Kent, Team Leader - Communities at akent@uniting.org
Applications close: 11:55pm, Sunday 20th April
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.Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
