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Flexible private practice opportunity | 1–5 days per week based on availability- headspace Hawkesbury

Receive 100% of billings + full admin support + be part of multidisciplinary team

Ongoing referrals from established services; Free consultation room

headspace Hawkesbury is seeking highly motivated Private Practitioners for an immediate start to provide Medicare-funded clinical services to young people aged 12–25 years.

This highly flexible opportunity can be tailored around practitioner availability, offering anywhere from 1 to 5 days per week. Practitioners will work autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary team while delivering evidence-based, high-quality care to young people experiencing mental health challenges.

Private Practitioners at headspace Hawkesbury undertake assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based psychological interventions, and are highly valued members of the broader clinical team.

headspace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation.  Its mission is to deliver improvements in the mental health, social well-being and economic participation of young Australians aged 12-25 years.  To this end, headspace aims to be the focal point for youth mental health issues across the country. 

Essential Criteria:

This position would suit an individual who can demonstrate

• One of the following qualifications:
• Full Registration as a Clinical Psychologist or a General Psychologist through Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Mental Health Accredited Social Worker through Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)
• Better Access Endorsed Occupational Therapist through Occupational Therapy Australian (OTA) Therapists.
• Eligibility to provide services under Medicare
• Commitment to achieving therapeutic goals using effective evidence-based treatment strategies to assist some of the most vulnerable members of the community
• Previous experience in delivering psychological interventions
• A flexible and solutions focussed approach to practice
• Have an ABN or be able to obtain one and appropriate insurances
• Relevant Criminal History checks

Benefits

This opportunity has competitive industry conditions which include:

• Receiving 100% of all billings
• Full administrative support including reception, billing, appointment confirmations and reminders
• FREE consultation room and appointment bookings managed by the headspace team
• A supportive, flexible, and autonomous work environment including flexible hours
• Ongoing Medicare funded referrals
• Opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic, supportive, and innovative multi-disciplinary team
• Professional development opportunities, including use of Free rooms for peer consultation
• Team building activities/social events

How to Apply

If this rewarding opportunity appeals to you, we would love to hear from you.

For further information, please contact:

Lauren Pollard – Admin Team Leader  [email protected]

Pallavi Bhatia – Talent Acquisition Specialist, [email protected]

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes 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.

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