Job Description Our headspace Eastern Shore team is seeking expressions of interest from Allied Health Practitioners (Clinical Psychologists, General Psychologists, Accredited Mental Health Social Workers and Occupational Therapists) to provide services under the Medicare Better Access Scheme, delivering focused psychological strategies to young people aged *****.
Important Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this opportunity, applicants must:
Be eligible to register with Medicare and able to bulk bill clients under the Medicare Better Access Scheme (MBS)Have a minimum of 2 years post‐qualifying clinical experience
About The Program
headspace is a federally funded, innovative early intervention program that supports the health and wellbeing of young people aged *****.
Our services span mental health, physical health, and alcohol and other drug support, with a robust focus on helping young people engage in education, training and employment pathways.
The headspace Eastern Shore team is a vibrant, supportive, multidisciplinary team working collaboratively to support young people and families.
The team includes directly employed staff across intake, community engagement, therapeutic and administrative roles, alongside co‐located partner agency staff, private providers and student placements.
Your impact
You will be providing high standard, client-centred counselling and focused psychological strategies to young people with mental health concerns.
You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team members as needed to coordinate care.
As a Contractor, You Will
Be allocated young people who have been assessed and are ready to access servicesBe provided a room to operate from, free of charge Agree to bulk bill young people for sessions, with no cancellation fees, ensuring services remain free and accessible for young people
In Addition, You Will Be Supported With
Clinical support from the Clinical Lead, including consultations, between‐session support where required, and assistance with filling cancellationsAdministrative support, including monthly billing, reception services, appointment bookings and remindersFully web‐based medical record software, with IT support
To Succeed, You Will Have
An approved tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or Occupational Therapy, with registration with the relevant professional bodyEligibility to provide Medicare Benefits Schedule services (full AHPRA registration for Psychology, endorsed Occupational Therapist, or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker)Willingness to provide required compliance documentation, including a current Police Check and Working with Children CheckProof of professional indemnity insurance to a value of $10 million and a valid ABN
Additional Information
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For more information or a confidential discussion, please see the following contact;
Rach Sylvester, headspace Services Manager - Eastern Shore Tasmania
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📌 Expressions Of Interest: Headspace Allied Health Practitioners - Private Practice (Hobart)
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