Senior Mental Health Clinician – Headspace Darwin

Northern Territory Phn; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglicare NT is seeking an experienced Senior Clinician – Early Psychosis to join the headspace Darwin team. You will provide comprehensive clinical assessment, assertive case management and treatment to young people presenting with or at risk of psychosis, working closely with families and support networks.

Using the AEPP model, you’ll deliver evidence-based, strengths-focused care including risk assessment, crisis intervention and safety planning, while providing clinical guidance, supervision

Qualifications

• Qualified allied health professional registered with AHPRA or AASW.
• Experience with youth mental health and psychosis.
• CBT for psychosis delivery and supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical assessment and assertive case management for young people at risk of psychosis.
• Deliver evidence-based treatment and collaborate with families and support networks.
• Provide clinical guidance, supervision and training to the multidisciplinary team using AEPP model.
• Assess risk, perform crisis intervention and safety planning as required.

Skills

CBT for psychosis

Clinical supervision

Engagement with youth

Education

Approved tertiary qualification in allied health with AHPRA or AASW

Job description

Support young people experiencing or at risk of psychosis through early intervention and recovery-focused care – HPSS 3.4 $99,796.73 p/a + Super

Clinical leadership and supervision within an experienced multidisciplinary team

Meaningful work with young people and families, including culturally safe support for young Aboriginal people

About the role:

Anglicare NT is seeking an experienced Senior Clinician – Early Psychosis to join the headspace Darwin team.

You’ll provide comprehensive clinical assessment, assertive case management, therapeutic intervention and treatment to young people presenting with or at risk of developing psychosis, working closely with their families and support networks.

Using the Australian Early Psychosis Program (AEPP) model, you’ll provide evidence-based, strengths-focused and developmentally appropriate care, including complex risk assessment, crisis intervention and safety planning.

You’ll also provide clinical guidance, consultation, supervision and training to team members, working alongside the Clinical Lead and Program Manager to support high-quality service delivery.

About you

You’ll bring:

• An approved tertiary qualification in a relevant allied health discipline with current AHPRA registration or AASW membership.
• Strong clinical experience working with young people and families experiencing mental health difficulties, including psychosis and AOD issues.
• Experience delivering CBT for psychosis and providing clinical supervision.
• A passion for improving the social and emotional wellbeing of young Aboriginal people and their families.
• Strong skills in assertive engagement, crisis intervention, complex risk assessment and multidisciplinary practice.

What you’ll need:

• National Police Criminal History Check
• Current NT Driver’s Licence
• Current required vaccinations
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Ability to meet relevant ID and visa/overseas work requirements.

Ready to lead, support and make a genuine difference in youth mental health?