General Practitioner (GP) at headspace

About the Role

Are you looking for a role to fit your schedule and allows you to specialise in youth healthcare? Do you value being part of a community? 

This is a part-time/seasonal role for a bulk billing General Practitioner (GP) working flexible hours based at headspace Mt Druitt.

headspace has a collaborative and holistic model of care. You’ll play an important role in the lives of young people while being supported by a team of experienced youth healthcare experts, which may include psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, dietitians, and mental health and/or nurse practitioners. 

As part of our headspace team, you will:

• Provide high standard GP assessments of persons experiencing physical and mental health issues.
• Liaise and work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create Mental Health Care Plans for internal referrals, Psychiatrist and Allied Health Services.
• Provide high quality, primary health care services to those accessing headspace Mt Druitt
• Respond to medical/health concerns presented by patients including history taking, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate.
• Encourage and support young people to engage with sexual health and drug and alcohol services as well as preventative health care.
• Have access to Clinical Supervision from our Clinical Manager.
• Be fully supported by our administration team.
• Receive 100% of bulk billing fees.

About the Program

headspace is funded by the Australian Government under the national Youth Mental Health Initiative. Since its establishment in 2006, headspace has aimed to improve the lives of young Australians aged 12-25 by:

• Providing early intervention and support.
• Integrating local health services to enhance accessibility.
• Educating young people and their families about available resources.
• Implementing evidence-based practices in youth health care.
• Engaging young people in shaping the services they receive.

Essential Criteria

• Approved tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, with current registration with AHPRA
• As a General Practitioner your income will be derived directly from Medicare Billings so you will need to be eligible to provide services under the Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS - Better Access).
• Strong clinical experience in youth health and mental health services.
• Proven ability to apply evidence-based practices in therapeutic settings.
• Experience in coordinating care for young people with diverse health needs.
• Capacity to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits & Culture

• Flexible working arrangements to accommodate your schedule.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and integrated work environment.
• Potential for career progression within a national network.

At headspace, we value diversity and encourage applications from all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from various cultural backgrounds.

If this rewarding position appeals to you, we would love to talk.  For further information, please contact Hollie Leeder, Practice Manager, hleeder@uniting.org

Applications Close; 11:55pm Sunday, 12th January 2025

Employment with headspace is subject to satisfactory background checks, including National Police Checks and Working with Children Checks.