About Us

We provide comprehensive early intervention services to young people aged 12 to 25 years experiencing a first episode of psychosis or at risk of developing psychosis.

The Mobile Assessment and Treatment Team (MATT) is a multi-disciplinary team working 365 days a year, from 8am – 8pm (10am-6pm weekends and public holidays) managing all referrals and enquiries to South-East Queensland headspace Early Psychosis.

Young people referred to the service are offered a triage and assessment that is young person centred and recovery focused, working in an outreach assertive engagement model. Their families and support networks are also offered support and information to help create the best outcome for the young person.

Here’s what we have on offer

• A focus on wellbeing – 5 extra paid wellness leave days off each year
  Salary packaging – full salary packaging can increase your take-home pay by around $18,540 per annum.
• Learning opportunities – a comprehensive induction program and ongoing capability development.
• Clinical Supervision – a structured program to support your practice.
• Career options – we run multiple services across QLD and NSW and have many opportunities to progress your career.

About the Role

This position is based at headspace Southport and working across the Southeast Cluster (Gold Coast and Brisbane South).

Day-to-day work in MATT is varied and offers opportunities for comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, clinical formulation development and planning comprehensive clinical recommendations around multiple areas including functional, medical, psychological, social domains and working closely with the case management team to support smooth transitions for those accepted into the program.

This work is done collaboratively with the MDT across the service and involves advocacy and clinical liaison with external providers and relevant stakeholders such as public health and other NGOs.

About you

To be successful in the role, you need to be an engaging individual with the ability to connect with clients who are navigating mental health challenges and difficult life experiences. You must have a genuine passion and commitment to making a positive difference to young people and their family.

You will also possess the following skills and experience:

• Approved tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline and eligibility for membership of AHPRA or the appropriate professional body.
• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), problem solving and negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with team members, other professionals, and outside agencies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others as well as independently.
• Strong time management skills and ability to balance workloads while maintaining self-care.
• Experience in mental health care, including completion of mental health assessments, risk assessments and short-term psychosocial treatment for young people experiencing serious and complex mental health disorders.

The base salary range for this role is $66,610 to $81,628 per annum + super, depending on experience.

Apply now!

Applications will be assessed, as they are received.

For questions or information about the role, email [email protected] using the subject line: Clinician - Mobile Assessment and Treatment Team enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Click Apply Now and go to our LLW Careers page and submit your application. Please note we only accept applications through our Careers page. Applicants will be contacted if they are successful in being offered an interview.

Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural, and gender backgrounds that reflect our community including First Peoples.

Confirmation of employment will be subject to the candidate's possession of a Current Australian Drivers Licence, Working with Children Check (Blue Card), and evidence of your Covid-19 vaccination status.