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 varied 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,****** - $152,****** per annum, pro rata(+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID:REQ******
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 ******** *** or ******
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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