EPIS Team Leader — Early Psychosis Care & Leadership

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Beaches EPIS Team Leader role within Northern Sydney Local Health District (Brookvale NSW) seeks a clinically grounded leader to inspire a multidisciplinary team delivering recovery-focused care for young people and families facing First Episode Psychosis. The role involves strategic oversight, collaboration with MACMHS, and ensuring high-quality, evidence-based practice.

The position is a temporary full-time appointment until 17 September 2027, with 38 hours per week and remuneration

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in discipline with AHPRA registration, or for social workers eligibility for membership with AASW.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in assessment, formulation and treatment of mental health problems.
• Demonstrated capacity for multidisciplinary teamwork; computer literacy and excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound administrative methods.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management and accountability for staff within the portfolio and ensure clinical practice aligns with evidence-based care.
• Oversee operational management of acute mental health service delivery including LNS MHT and LNS EIS and ensure timely, high-quality care.
• Liaise with MACMHS for seamless integration and coordination of day-to-day services.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Administrative methods

Education

AHPRA registration (or eligibility for AASW)

Social work or psychology or allied health degree

Driver's licence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Northern Beaches EPIS Team Leader role within Northern Sydney Local Health District (Brookvale NSW) seeks a clinically grounded leader to inspire a multidisciplinary team delivering recovery-focused care for young people and families facing First Episode Psychosis. The role involves strategic oversight, collaboration with MACMHS, and ensuring high-quality, evidence-based practice.

The position is a temporary full-time appointment until 17 September 2027, with 38 hours per week and remuneration