Consultant Psychologist - headspace Early Psychosis, Western Sydney

Uniting

  • Mount Druitt, NSW
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 26 days ago
Consultant Psychologist – headspace Early Psychosis, Western Sydney📍 Locations: headspace Mount Druitt, Penrith & Parramatta
🕒 Part-time | Max-term until June 2026
💰 HPA Level 4.4 + Salary PackagingJoin a team that’s redefining youth mental health!Be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team at headspace Early Psychosis (Western Sydney), dedicated to early intervention and recovery-focused care for young people aged 12–25 experiencing or at high risk of psychosis.About the Programheadspace Early Psychosis is a nationally recognised leader in youth mental health, delivering evidence-based, recovery-focused care under the renowned Orygen EPPIC model. The program comprises three integrated teams:
  • Mobile Assessment & Treatment Team (MATT)
  • Continuing Care Team (CCT)
  • Functional Recovery Team (FRT)
As a Consultant Psychologist, you’ll shape treatment pathways, mentor clinicians, and be part of a large MDT with a wide variety of specialty.Key Responsibilities
  • Provide supervision and guidance to clinicians delivering youth-friendly, evidence-based interventions
  • Provide co-therapy in complex care cases when appropriate
  • Facilitate team training and professional development
  • Support clinical review processes, quality assurance and research activities
  • Champion a recovery-focused, person-centred culture of hope and resilience
  • Work as part of the leadership team and influence strategy and opportunities for improvement
About YouWe’re looking for someone who brings clinical expertise and leadership, along with a passion for working with young people.Essential criteria:
  • Registered Psychologist with AHPRA, Clinical Psychology endorsement strongly desired.
  • Board-approved AHPRA Supervisor – eligible to provide clinical supervision
  • Extensive experience in youth mental health and first-episode psychosis
  • Proven ability to mentor, supervise, and develop clinical teams
  • Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development
  • Valid Australian Driver’s Licence
Why Join Uniting?
  • 💼 Genuine flexibility to support work/life balance
  • 📌 Manageable caseloads to ensure sustainable service delivery
  • 🤝 Collaborative team culture with strong peer consultation
  • 💰 Salary packaging benefits – increase your take-home pay
  • 🏋️‍♂️ Fitness Passport & U Rewards – exclusive perks and discounts
📩 How to Apply If you’re passionate about transforming youth mental health care, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Click Apply and attach your resume.For questions, contact: Siobhan Cregan – Operations Manager ✉️About Uniting: When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them. We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

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