Expressions of Interest: headspace Allied Health Practitioners - Private Practice
Our headspace Knox and Lilydaleteams are 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 *****.
Key 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 strong focus on helping young people engage in education, training and employment pathways.
The headspace Knox and headspace Lilydale teams are vibrant, supportive, multidisciplinary teams working collaboratively to support young people and families across Melbourne's Outer East. The teams include 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, person‐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 services
Be 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 cancellations
Administrative support, including monthly billing, reception services, appointment bookings and reminders
Fully 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 body
Eligibility 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 Check
Proof of professional indemnity insurance to a value of $10 million and a valid ABN
For more information or a confidential discussion, please see the following contact;
Leah Becke - Knox & Lilydale
[emailprotected]
Next Steps in the Hiring Process
Learn more about next steps, check out our Hiring Process Guide.
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