Clinician - Early Psychosis

Reference Number: 2149

Job Title: Clinician - Early Psychosis 

Employment Type: Fixed Term Part - Time until 30/06/2026                                                               

Hours per Fortnight: 72 

Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4 (NP75 – NP77), Social Worker Grade 3 (YC46 – YC49), Occupational Therapist Grade 3 (YB24 – YB27) or Psychologist Grade 3 (PL1 – PL4) 

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 04/11/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Sally Thomas on Sally.Thomas@gvhealth.org.au

About GV Health – Mental Health Services:

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:

• Adult Mental Health
• Community Mental Health
• Acute Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
• Aged Persons Mental Health
• Child and Youth Mental Health

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About the roles:

The ICYMHS Early Psychosis (EPS) clinicians work with young people 12 to 25 who are experiencing emerging psychotic symptoms, or a first episode of psychosis.  The EPS clinician is skilled in the provision of specialised assessment and compassionate care in partnership with and lead by the young person at the centre of care.  The EPS clinician works closely with the young persons identified family, supporters and networks, engaging these vital supports to facilitate the young persons identified goals. The role also involves the provision of community education and secondary consultations with ICYMHS partner agencies. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in mental health nursing, occupational therapy or psychology and current registration with AHPRA, or tertiary qualifications in Social Work enabling membership of AASW.
• Experience in the provision of mental health assessment and working therapeutically with young people.
• An understanding and knowledge of Early Psychosis models of care and early intervention.
• Experience in working collaboratively with healthcare, welfare and education agencies to support people in addressing mental health concerns

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.