Private Practitioner - Youth Mental Health (Flexible Hours)

Uniting; Blacktown; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% of billings

Administrative support

Free consultation room

Flexible hours

Medicare referrals

Professional development opportunities

Team-based collaboration

Job summary

headspace Mount Druitt, operated by Uniting, invites Private Practitioners to deliver Medicare-funded mental health services to youth aged 12–25 in a flexible private practice setting. The role offers autonomy within a supportive multidisciplinary team, with 1–5 days per week and full administrative support.

Practitioners will assess, plan treatment and provide psychological interventions, while benefiting from 100% of billings, free consultation room, and ongoing Medicare referrals.

Qualifications

• Must hold full AHPRA registration as a clinical or general psychologist, or be a Mental Health Accredited Social Worker (AASW) or OTA with Better Access endorsement.
• Eligibility to provide Medicare services is required.
• Experience delivering psychological/therapeutic interventions is essential.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and positive client outcomes.
• Flexible and solutions-focused approach to care and scheduling.
• ABN or willingness to obtain one, with appropriate professional insurance.
• Relevant criminal history checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment planning and psychological interventions.
• Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Tailor services to 1–5 days per week as available.
• Deliver evidence-based clinical care to young people 12–25 under Medicare.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Medicare eligibility

Experience delivering interventions

Evidence-based practice

Flexible/solutions-focused

ABN and professional insurance

Criminal history checks

Education

AHPRA Clinical or General Psychologist registration

Mental Health Accredited Social Worker (AASW)

Better Access Endorsed Occupational Therapist (OTA)

Job description

headspace Mount Druitt, operated by Uniting, invites Private Practitioners to deliver Medicare-funded mental health services to youth aged 12–25 in a flexible private practice setting. The role offers autonomy within a supportive multidisciplinary team, with 1–5 days per week and full administrative support.

Practitioners will assess, plan treatment and provide psychological interventions, while benefiting from 100% of billings, free consultation room, and ongoing Medicare referrals.