Headspace Private Practitioner - Psychologist Psychiatrist GP Social Worker Occupational Therapist

Alfred Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No room charges for practitioners

100% Medicare Billing (when applicable

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Alfred Health, via headspace Bentleigh, is seeking a session-based private practitioner to provide counselling to youth aged 12–25 in Bentleigh, Elsternwick or Syndal. You will set your hours as an honorary employee to Alfred Health under a fixed-term to June 2026, and must hold a provider number for bulk billing to Medicare with indemnity insurance in place.

You will join a supportive team delivering youth-focused mental health care and have access to a collaborative work environment within

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling services to young people aged 12–25 under a Mental Health Care Plan through Medicare-funded items as a private provider.
• Coordinate referrals and schedule clients in your appointment calendar.
• Work as part of headspace team within Alfred Health's headspace Centre.

Skills

Counselling

Youth mental health

Medicare billing

Education

AHPRA or AASW registration

Job description

Headspace Private Practitioner - Psychologist Psychiatrist GP Social Worker Occupational Therapist

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory, to inpatient and home and community based services.

HEADSPACE Private Practitioner - headspace Bentleigh, Elsternwick or Syndal

• Occupational Therapist / Social Worker / Psychologist / Psychiatrist/ General Practitioner
• Operate as a session based Private Practitioner -set your hours
• Bentleigh, Elsternwick or Syndal
• Honorary employee to Alfred Health, Fixed-term toJune 2026
• Must have provider number for bulk billing to Medicare

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Be involved in 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

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 atheadspace under a Mental Health Care Planthrough 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 theheadspaceCentre.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll have the following:

• 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 working rights visa
• Satisfactory completion of a Police Check and Working with Children Check

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.