About the Role
We are seeking a locum Psychologist to join a multidisciplinary Youth Mental Health Hospital in the Home (Y-HiTH) service in Devonport, North West Tasmania.
In this role you will be supporting young people aged 16–25. This role involves delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate mental health care within a trauma-informed, recovery-focused framework.
Working closely with young people and their families or support networks, you will provide flexible, home-based interventions that promote safety, stability and meaningful recovery. You will also collaborate with a wider mental health team and external community services to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide therapeutic engagement and home-based interventions to young people and their families/support networks
* Monitor mental state, assess risk, and review response to treatment
* Deliver brief interventions and psychoeducation tailored to developmental needs
* Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and contribute to individualised treatment planning
* Work collaboratively with families, schools, community agencies and multidisciplinary team members
* Support functional recovery through occupation-focused strategies and goal-setting
* Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold quality and safety standards
* Provide consultation and guidance to external services around assessment and management of young people with mental health concerns
Benefits
* Competitive locum rate of $60 plus per hour
* Supportive, multidisciplinary team culture
* Opportunities to develop specialist skills in youth mental health and home-based care
* Regular supervision and ongoing professional development
* Meaningful work directly supporting young people and their families
* Exposure to diverse presentations and community-based models of care
* Contribution to an innovative service delivering flexible, youth-friendly mental health support
About You
* A degree in Psychology and current AHPRA registration
* Mental health allied health experience — ideally with young people
* Working With Vulnerable People registration (or ability to obtain)
* Strong skills in psychosocial assessment, therapeutic engagement and functional interventions
* Ability to monitor risk, mental state and treatment progress
* A commitment to recovery-oriented and person-centred practice
* Confidence working with families, carers and community supports
* Excellent communication, documentation and teamwork skills
* Ability to consult with external agencies when required
How to Apply
Please apply and one of our Healthcare Specialists will call you for a confidential discussion. Or contact Clare Jones a *****@medirecruit.com or ***. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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