Job Description

headspace Early Psychosis | Southport
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Clinician - headspace Southport

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headspace Early Psychosis | Southport
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About headspace Early Psychosis

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Your Opportunity

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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

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

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We offer:

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

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

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Essential Requirements

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

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

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

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

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