Career Medical Officer - headspace Early Psychosis
Uniting Lyneham, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Overview
Be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team delivering youth-focused clinical care in a brand-new, purpose-built facility for young people aged 12–25 experiencing or at high risk of psychosis.
About The Role
Location: ACT – headspace Early Psychosis
Full-time permanent
Competitive salary + conference leave & reimbursement
Join a supportive team at Uniting as a Career Medical Officer to provide early intervention and recovery-focused care. You will work with a Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Director, contributing to a program that emphasises collaboration, innovation, and best-practice service delivery.
About The Program
headspace Early Psychosis is a nationally recognised leader in youth mental health, delivering evidence-based, recovery-focused care using the Orygen EPPIC model. The program comprises three core teams:
Mobile Assessment & Treatment Team (MATT)
Continuing Care Team
Functional Recovery Team
This role offers an prospect to provide high-impact, early intervention care in a modern clinical environment.
Your Role
Deliver direct clinical care to young people at risk of psychosis.
Develop and implement individualised management plans tailored to each young person's needs.
Work collaboratively with families, clinicians, and community services to support well-being and recovery.
Provide clinical guidance to other team members to enhance patient management and service delivery.
About You
Registered or eligible for General Registration as a medical practitioner with AHPRA.
Current Australian Driver's Licence.
Experience in mental health care with strong communication and collaboration skills.
A team player who thrives in multidisciplinary settings with a proactive, inclusive approach to patient and family engagement.
Why Join Us?
Manageable workload & strong peer support – ensuring sustainable, high-quality service delivery.
Competitive salary with salary packaging – increase your take-home pay.
Collaborative team environment – work alongside a Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Director.
Fitness Passport & U Rewards – access exclusive wellness benefits and discounts.
Opportunities for professional development & training – continue growing your skills and expertise.
Be part of something new – shape a pioneering service with lasting impact on young people's lives.
Apply now to make a difference in the mental health landscape and support the next generation in leading fulfilling lives. For any enquiries, please contact:
Geraldine Garcia - Operations Manager at or
Roger Gurr - Clinical Director at
About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes 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, focusing on those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. We value diversity and inclusion as core to our work.
Uniting is an equal opportunity at-will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
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📌 Career Medical Officer - Headspace Early Psychosis
🏢 Uniting
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