We are seeking expressions of interest from Allied Health Practitioners (AHPs) to provide private practice services and high quality, evidence-based interventions to young people aged 12-25. These roles are open to those eligible to use Medicare services including clinical psychologists, general psychologists, social workers and occupational therapists. Our headspace centres are a 'one-stop-shop' with an enthusiastic and dedicated team of co-located service providers, offering comprehensive support to young people in the four core areas of: primary/sexual health, mental health, drug and alcohol services, and vocational/educational services.
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AHP roles are key component of the mental health services provided within our centres. AHPs act as private practitioners with support from the local headspace team and other providers offering a range of specialist services, including: general/sexual health care, psycho-social support, family support, AOD counselling, vocational support, and a variety of therapeutic and recreational/social groups. AHPs have access to primary and secondary consultation and psychiatric review from the headspace clinical team, including our senior clinicians,
psychiatric registrar and private consultant psychiatrists.
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The AHP private practice role comes with great flexibility of hours/days, including the options for after-hours work. Services are delivered under the Medicare Better Outcomes for Mental Health Initiative. Reception and administrative support provides assistance with electronic billing, SMS reminders and appointment booking.
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The electronic medical record system - Medical Director - will be available for AHPs to directly enter all client contacts and notes. AHPs are encouraged to attend regular peer consultation sessions offering a space for peer-based learning and reflection on clinical practice. Along with contributing to CPD, the AHP is remunerated for their attendance. Throughout the year AHPs can also elect to attend a range of career development opportunities offered through both Orygen and headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation.
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Let us support you working in private practice within a skilled multidisciplinary team with access to peer consultation, professional development, excellent practice management and comfortable premises.
📌 Private Contractor - Allied Health Clinician, Part-time/Sessional, VIC - Sunshine (Victoria)
🏢 Orygen
📍 Victoria
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