As a Senior Mental Clinician, you will play a pivotal role in the Continuing Care Team, providing proactive intervention and high-intensity case management for young individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis.
Responsibilities:
* Lead clinical care and supervise clinicians, offering formal and informal support.
* Manage complex cases and guide decision-making for young individuals and families.
* Deliver outreach and centre-based services, including home visits and crisis support.
* Champion quality improvement and contribute to service innovation.
* Foster a youth-friendly, recovery-focused team culture.
* Engage in consultation and liaison with internal and external partners for integrated care.
Qualifications:
* Registered Nurse: Bachelor's degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or equivalent; registered with AHPRA.
* Occupational Therapist: Current registration with AHPRA.
* Psychologist: Registered with AHPRA; clinical endorsement or willingness to undertake registrar training.
* Social Worker: Approved degree and eligibility for AASW membership.
* Current Australian driver's licence.
Requirements:
* 3–5 years of clinical experience in acute inpatient and community-based care.
* Experience with young individuals experiencing or at risk of first episode psychosis.
* Strong leadership, supervision, and mentoring skills.
* Advanced clinical skills in assessment, intervention, and case management.
* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
* Proficiency in electronic health records and data tools.
* Commitment to recovery-oriented, youth-friendly care.