ACT - MATT Level 2 Clinician

Be Recruitment Group; North Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Salary packaging

Extra paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Be Recruitment Group in Lyneham, ACT is seeking a Level 2 Clinician to join a multidisciplinary team supporting young people aged 12–25 with first-episode psychosis or high risk. You’ll conduct assessments, case management and evidence-based interventions from intake to recovery, collaborating with families and referrers.

This full-time/part-time role offers a salary of $48.43–$55.55 per hour plus superannuation and salary packaging, with structured supervision and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or another relevant discipline.
• Full professional registration or eligibility for membership with AHPRA or AASW.
• Demonstrated experience completing mental health and risk assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgement with complex presentations.
• Knowledge of ACT mental health legislation and current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Participate in intake, triage and clinical assessments for referred young people.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments, mental state examinations, risk assessments, case formulations and treatment plans.
• Manage a caseload from intake to intervention and recovery.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological and psychosocial interventions to individuals and groups.
• Provide psychoeducation and support to young people, families and carers.
• Deliver outreach to support engagement with young people and families.
• Coordinate care with referrers, families, carers and community services.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and outcomes data.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Engagement skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Psychology/Social Work/Nursing/OT or related discipline

Registration with AHPRA or AASW

Job description

Full-time or part-time opportunity based in Lyneham, ACT$48.43-$55.55 per hour, plus superannuation and salary packagingSupport young people experiencing or at risk of early psychosis within a multidi

About the Role

As a Level 2 Clinician, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting young people aged 12–25 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis or are at ultra-high risk of developing psychosis. You will provide comprehensive assessment, clinical case management and evidence-based interventions from intake through to recovery. Working collaboratively with young people, families, carers and other service providers, you will help deliver coordinated, developmentally appropriate care that supports each young person’s mental health, wellbeing and functional recovery.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in intake, triage and clinical assessments for young people referred to the service
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments, mental state examinations, risk assessments, case formulations and treatment plans
• Manage a caseload of young people from intake and assessment through to intervention and recovery
• Deliver evidence-based psychological and psychosocial interventions to individuals and groups
• Provide psychoeducation and support to young people, families and carers
• Deliver assertive outreach to support engagement with young people and their families
• Work closely with medical staff, peer workers and allied health professionals
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical reviews and supervision
• Coordinate care with referrers, families, carers and community-based services
• Manage complex and critical presentations in consultation with senior clinicians, the Team Leader and medical team
• Participate in a rotating on-call roster to respond to crisis calls and make clinically informed decisions
• Maintain accurate clinical records, outcomes data and reporting in line with organisational and legislative requirements

About the Organisation

You’ll be joining a national not-for-profit known for its commitment to youth wellbeing, early intervention and evidence-based care. The Early Psychosis Youth Service supports young people experiencing a first episode of psychosis or showing early signs that they may be at increased risk. The service is based on the Orygen EPPIC model and provides integrated support to young people and their families. Clinicians are supported through structured supervision, reflective practice, multidisciplinary collaboration and ongoing professional development.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or another relevant discipline
• Full professional registration or eligibility for membership with AHPRA or AASW
• Demonstrated experience completing mental health and risk assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgement when responding to complex presentations
• Strong engagement skills and the ability to work collaboratively with young people, families and carers
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to culturally safe, trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate care
• Knowledge of relevant ACT mental health and child safety legislation
• Current Australian driver’s licence
• Experience in early psychosis, youth mental health or an acute mental health setting is highly regarded

Why Apply?

• Join a high-impact youth early psychosis service
• Full-time or part-time flexibility
• $48.43–$55.55 per hour, plus superannuation and salary packaging
• Structured clinical supervision and reflective practice
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Extra paid leave each year
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary and values-driven team culture
• Meaningful work supporting young people and families during critical stages of recovery