Clinical Psychologist-Early Psychosis Intervention

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Clinical Psychologist

Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) West

0.80FTE

The Early Psychosis Intervention Team (EPI) is a youth-focused, assertive outreach, community mental health team. We work intensively with young people and their families/whanau to provide a variety of age appropriate interventions from the acute phase of psychosis through to recovery.

We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join our dedicated and supportive multi-disciplinary team. You will have the skills to provide psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention to the young people and families/whanau involved with our Service.

We are looking for an outstanding individual with experience in the following:

• Experience working in the mental health sector
• Understanding of needs for youth and young adults who experience First Episode Psychosis
• Excellent skills in risk assessment and risk management
• Excellent leadership and communication skills

For further discussion about this opportunity, please contact Lorraine Emerson, on 09 489 0555.

Position No: WDHB18955

Closing Date: 9 December 2024