Clinical Leader, Early Psychosis Intervention Team

Are you looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of providing expert clinical leadership and deliver evidence-based care to support young people experiencing or at risk of psychosis across the Wagga Wagga and Griffith communities. This role combines advanced clinical practice with supervision, service development and partnership with families and community services to promote recovery-focused, high-quality care.

Financial:

- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- Relocation Considerations

Work-Life Balance:

- Flexible work options, including hybrid and diverse hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave (for more information)
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing:

- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Employment Type:Permanent Part Time

Position Classification:Aboriginal Health Prac, Social Worker - Level 5, Occupational Therapist - Level 5, Senior Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Consultant – Grade 2

Remuneration:$75,073.00 - $152,392.73 per annum, pro rata(+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours Per Week: 19

Requisition ID:REQ676167

Location:Wagga Wagga

About the role

In this pivotal role, you’ll combine advanced clinical practice with strong leadership, supporting young people experiencing or at risk of psychosis to achieve functional recovery and connection to community supports. You’ll provide direct clinical care while shaping service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement aligned with the Australian Clinical Guidelines for Early Psychosis.

Your responsibilities will include.





- Providing expert clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary early psychosis team
- Delivering advanced, evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions
- Partnering with consumers, families and carers in youth-friendly, recovery-oriented care
- Supervising, mentoring and supporting clinicians to build capability and confidence
- Strengthening service integration with schools, NGOs, primary care and community partners
- Driving clinical quality, safety, outcome measurement and continuous improvement

Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

- Relevant qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Senior Psychology or Nursing with Australian recognised peak body registration and/or AHPRA.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical expertise and leadership capability
- Minimum 5 years’ post-graduate mental health experience, including youth or early psychosis
- NSW Working With Children Check and NSW Class C Drivers Licence
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, inclusive approach

For role related queries or questions contact Kathleen Davy, District Clinical Leader CAMHS & YMH on 0428 115 *** or *************@health.nsw.gov.au

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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📌 Early Psychosis Clinical Leader (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Wagga Wagga