About Orygen

Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.

For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.

About the job

The Study Therapist will deliver an experimental psychological intervention as part of the PAPAYA research trial, investigating treatment for social anxiety in autistic young people.

Reporting to Study Lead, Head of Substance Use Research, you will:

- Provide manualised, evidence-based treatments (including CBT) in line with study protocols and with a high degree of fidelity.
- Conduct mental health and risk assessments, deliver psychological treatment and crisis intervention, and maintain accurate clinical records.
- Deliver interventions alongside a co-therapist and work effectively within multidisciplinary clinical and research teams.
- Undertake data collection, outcome and fidelity assessments, data entry, and adhere to Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
- Engage with stakeholders, participate in team meetings, and support a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and quality care.

Skills and experience

The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

- Tertiary qualifications in an allied health or health-related discipline, with current AHPRA registration or equivalent experience.
- Clinical experience in assessment, case formulation and evidence-based psychotherapy with young adults with autism and psychiatric comorbidities.
- Ability to work autonomously, manage a clinical caseload, exercise sound judgement and manage clinical risk appropriately.
- Strong interest in youth mental health research, with an understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders, Good Clinical Practice and relevant legislation.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, organisational and time management skills,



with strong attention to detail in clinical records and research data.

Benefits

- Hourly rate of $69.56 per hour inclusive of casual loading + 12% superannuation and access to $15,900 NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
- Tailor your work hours to balance personal commitments and professional responsibilities.
- Engage in innovative projects alongside passionate professionals across various disciplines.
- Support Orygen's mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.
- Experience a workspace that was thoughtfully created with input from young people, promoting a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.

How to apply

If you’re ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.

For the full position description, visit https://www.orygen.org.au/getmedia/67d42890-14d4-4d15-9b2f-ce2e8af5e8dc/PD-Study-Therapist-PAPAYA-Nov-2026_3.pdf.aspx

This is a casual position (0.3 FTE) contracted for 12 months.

Applications will close on 18 November 2026 (1PM), unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.

Before applying at Orygen, it’s important to understand that you may encounter sensitive information related to mental health as part of your work. Being aware of this and how it could affect you is essential in deciding if this is the right prospect for you.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.

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