Clinician - headspace Early Psychosis MATT

Clinician - headspace Early Psychosis MATT Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Clinician - headspace Early Psychosis MATT role at Uniting Clinician - headspace Early Psychosis MATT 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Clinician - headspace Early Psychosis MATT role at Uniting This range is provided by Uniting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $43.83/hr - $43.83/hr Provide assertive mental health care in the community, conducting biopsychosocial assessments and providing brief mental health interventions.Mental Health Nurse or Psychologist or Occupational Therapist or Social Worker HPA Level 2 (Commensurate with experience) + Salary packaging benefits (pay less tax) Monday – Sunday shift work roster, with additional loading. Full-time permanent role in Western Sydney Headspace Early Psychosis, run by Uniting, provides early intervention and support for young people (aged 12-25) who are at risk of developing a first episode of psychosis, or those who are currently experiencing a first episode. Your role as a clinician in the Mobile Assessment Treatment Team (MATT) will involve providing assertive mental health care in the community, including conducting biopsychosocial assessments and providing brief mental health interventions.This is a role that operates on a flexible shift-work roster. Additional pay loading is offered for evening (15% loading), and weekend (50% loading) shifts.This role requires you to travel between different headspace location ( Mount Druitt, Penrith & Parramatta) including community and home visits.MATT is a stable, fast-paced multi-disciplinary team, meaning great opportunity to work closely with other professional backgrounds (social workers, nurses, psychologists and doctors) and being exposed to different mental health presentations.Clinicians will be required to participate in on-call approximately 3-4 times a year, with additional remuneration.Role OverviewThe overall aims of clinical care within MATT service will include:Assertive care in the community, conducting assessments, general mental health support, guidance and direction The early detection of those young people who are experiencing, or are at risk of early psychosis or a first episode of psychosis by means of thorough assessment and consultation Intervene early and effectively with young people at risk of a first episode of psychosis to prevent the onset of psychotic illness Essential Criteria:Approved tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline and eligibility for membership of AHPRA or the appropriate professional body Demonstrated experience in the mental health sector with community health experience or understanding Experience working with patients in an acute mental health setting Experience with initiating and documenting mental health and bio-psycho-social assessments, understanding of short term psychosocial treatment for young people experiencing mental health difficulties Knowledge and understanding of early psychosis and first episode psychosis rationale and principles Ability to maintain the philosophy, standards, guidelines, policies and protocols of the EPPIC model Current Australian Drivers Licence To Apply, click theApply button& attach your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Position criteria.Benefits & CultureAs an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.Salary packaging entitlements (pay less tax), company rewards Ongoing training & development, including cultural awareness training Career progression & development opportunities in a large organization Multi-disciplinary, friendly & stable team; some work WFH Enquiries to Talent Acquisition Specialist Pallai Bhatia at About Uniting: When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them. We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. 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