Private Practitioner

Private Practitioner (Positions available at headspace Syndal, Elsternwick and Bentleigh)

  • OT/SW/Psychologist / Psychiatrists / General Practitioners  
  • Operate as a session based Private Practitioner; set your hours
  • Honorary employee to Alfred Health, Fixed-term to June 2022
  • Must have provider number for bulk-billing to Medicare

 

What's in it for you?

  • Be involved in the establishment of a new headspace Centre in Syndal (Monash area), an innovative youth mental health program that is making a real difference in the community
  • No fee charges for room or reception, therefore you receive 100% of the Medicare Billing, and where clients can afford it, a full fee payment $35 above the Medicare rebate amount
  • A supportive and fun team working environment with Administration staff & Senior Clinicians to support you on site


About us

Established in 2006, headspace offers a ‘one-stop shop’ for young people aged 12 -25 and their families who may be experiencing mental health difficulties. It provides an opportunity for young people to receive help early and promotes a 'no wrong door' approach to supporting young people and their families through the provision of GPs, counsellors, Alcohol & other Drug workers and Vocational and Educational support.

What you’ll be doing

The Allied Mental Health Practitioner is responsible for the provision of counselling services to young people aged between 12 – 25 years at headspace under a Mental Health Care Plan through Medicare-funded items as a private provider.

Our experienced and supportive Access team will screen referrals, allocate to the appropriate private practitioner based on the young person’s clinical needs and presentation and schedule first time clients in to your appointment schedule.

It is a condition of employment that appointees to this position are contracted private practitioners with Alfred Health operating from the headspace Centre. 

About you

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications and registration (AHPRA or AASW)
  • Must have provider number for bulk-billing to Medicare
  • Indemnity insurance to the value of $10 million
  • Current Victorian Drivers Licence
  • Current working rights visa
  • Satisfactory completion of a Police Check and Working with Children Check

 

Position Description

For more information contact:

Name: Stephanie McGrane, Centre Manager
Phone: (03) 9076 7500

Apply now