headspace Early Psychosis | Southport
Full time

Clinician - headspace Southport

headspace Early Psychosis | Southport
Full-Time

About headspace Early Psychosis

headspace Early Psychosis provides specialised early intervention services to young people aged 12 to 25 years who are experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing, a first episode of psychosis.

The Functional Recovery Team (FRT) promotes the functional recovery of young people through evidence-based, recovery-oriented care, supporting positive outcomes in education, employment, relationships and community participation.

headspace Southport is operated by Lives Lived Well, a progressive for-purpose organisation delivering leading-edge clinical services that support people to live their lives well.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Clinician to join our multidisciplinary Functional Recovery Team.

Based in Southport, you will work across the headspace Early Psychosis cluster, supporting young people experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, a first episode of psychosis. Working collaboratively with young people, their families, carers and other service providers, you will deliver evidence-based interventions that support recovery and improve functional outcomes.

This role combines assessment, therapeutic intervention, care planning and group facilitation within a collaborative and innovative clinical environment.

You will contribute to the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of individual and group-based programs, including creative, fitness-based and outdoor adventure activities such as surfing, kayaking and fishing.





We're particularly interested in clinicians with strong assessment and report-writing capabilities who can contribute to formulation-driven care and support young people's recovery journeys.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to young people and their families.
- Complete comprehensive assessments, care planning and clinical documentation.
- Prepare high-quality clinical reports and contribute to treatment planning.
- Facilitate individual and group-based therapeutic programs.
- Co-facilitate recreation, fitness and creative-based interventions.
- Maintain an active caseload and manage competing clinical priorities.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and clinical discussions.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
- Participate in supervision, reflective practice and continuous improvement activities.
- Contribute positively to team culture and service development.

Why Join Us?

At Lives Lived Well, you'll join a supportive team committed to helping young people achieve meaningful recovery outcomes.

We offer:

- Five additional paid wellbeing leave days each year.
- Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
- Structured clinical supervision and professional support.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Career progression opportunities across Queensland and New South Wales.
- A supportive, collaborative and values-driven culture.




- Opportunities to work within innovative and recovery-focused models of care.

About You

You will be a passionate mental health professional who enjoys working with young people and values a collaborative, recovery-oriented approach.

Essential Requirements

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology.
- Current AHPRA registration.
- Previous experience working as a Clinician, Mental Health Clinician or similar.
- Experience undertaking assessments and preparing clinical reports.
- Knowledge of early psychosis, youth development and recovery-oriented practice.
- Understanding of relevant mental health legislation and reforms.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, consultation and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Experience using electronic client management systems and information technology platforms.
- Commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and client-centred practice.
- Openness to innovative therapeutic approaches, including adventure-based interventions.

Desirable

- Previous experience in youth mental health.
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
- Qualifications or experience in personal training, group fitness, yoga or outdoor adventure activities.
- Experience facilitating activity-based therapeutic interventions.

Ready to Apply?

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Employment is subject to holding a current Australian Driver's Licence and a valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

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📌 Clinician - headspace Southport (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Lives Lived Well
📍 City of Gold Coast