Northern Territory PHN

Mental Health Clinician - headspace Darwin

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NT
Permanent
Medical Specialist

Posted 1 day(s) ago

Reference: 3185074519


  • $90,994.21 p/a + Super - HPSS 3.1

  • Provide wrap-around, long-term support to young people experiencing or at risk of psychosis

  • Join a specialist Early Psychosis team delivering evidence-based, recovery-focused care

About the role:

Anglicare NT is looking for a skilled and compassionate Early Psychosis Clinician to join the headspace Darwin Early Psychosis team.

Working within the Australian Early Psychosis Program (AEPP) model, you'll support young people aged 12-25 from initial presentation through to ongoing treatment and recovery.

You'll provide youth-friendly assessment, case management and evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including complex risk assessment and collaborative safety planning. You'll work closely with young people, families, carers and external services using a "no wrong door" approach.

This is an opportunity to provide meaningful, ongoing clinical support - not just short-term crisis intervention - while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

About you You'll bring:
  • An approved tertiary qualification in a relevant health/allied health discipline and current AHPRA registration or AASW membership.

  • At least 1 year's experience in a health-related discipline.

  • Experience working with young people in mental health or youth services.

  • Strong skills in assessment, therapeutic intervention, risk assessment and safety planning.

  • A collaborative, strengths-based and recovery-focused approach.

  • A commitment to culturally safe practice and working alongside young Aboriginal people and their families.

  • Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.

What you'll need:
  • NT Ochre Card

  • National Police Criminal History Check

  • Current NT Driver's Licence

  • Current required vaccinations

  • First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain

  • Ability to meet relevant ID and visa/overseas work requirements.

You'll also have opportunities to contribute to group programs, community education, service development and continuous quality improvement.