Psychiatrist - headspace

Flourish Australia; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 207,000 - 317,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Independent contractor role

Medicare eligible

Based between Castle Hill and Parramat

Job summary

headspace is seeking a Psychiatrist to join as an independent contractor, running your own client caseload in a flexible weekly schedule. Based between Castle Hill and Parramatta, the role involves 8 hours per fortnight with a preferred Tuesday 1pm-5pm slot and eligibility to provide Medicare services.

The consultant will assess and treat young people aged 12-25, coordinating with a GP and nurse, and participate in weekly on-site team meetings within a private contractor framework.

Qualifications

• Mandatory specialist qualification in psychiatry registrable or eligible for registration with AHPRA.
• At least 12-months experience working with young people (aged 12-25) in a mental health setting
• Registered Medicare Provider
• Demonstrated experience of practice in community settings
• Well-developed evidence-based clinical skills working with young people and their families – including assessment
• Working with Children's Check and Police Check

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, recovery oriented clinical assessment and care to young people and their families.
• Complete clear written communication and handover to referring GPs.
• Complete high quality clinical notes in the online records system.
• Attend weekly on-site meetings to discuss shared care and recommendations with the clinical team.
• Complete data entry requirements to ensure accurate reporting.

Education

Specialist qualification in psychiatry registrable or eligible for registration with AHPRA

Registered Medicare Provider

Experience with young people (12-25) in mental health settings

Job description

We are looking for a Psychiatrist to join us for an immediate start as an independent contractor, running your own client caseload.

Position Details

• Based between both Castle Hill and Parramatta
• Contracted position
• Working 1 afternoon per week, 8 hours per fortnight
• Preferred day: Tuesday 1pm-5pm (flexible around your availability)
• Eligible to provide Medicare services

About the Opportunity

headspace works from an early intervention and prevention framework with young people and their families who have emerging mental health issues. We deliver four core services which include general health, mental health support, vocational services, and alcohol and other drug services.

The headspace Psychiatrist role operates as a private contractor and as a compliment to headspace’s holistic care model.

The psychiatrist completes general mental health assessments to provide treatment and intervention recommendations to the primary team who lead the care for the young person. The consultant psychiatrist is able to provide pharmacological treatment where appropriate with the assistance of an internal GP and nurse to provide monitoring and ongoing coordination.

The consultant psychiatrist works with young people, their families, carers/friends and the treating clinical team to work towards the highest quality of person-centred care.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Provide appropriate, high quality, recovery oriented clinical assessment and care to young people their families and carers/friends.
• Complete clear written communication and handover to referring GPs.
• Complete high quality clinical notes in the online records system.
• Attend weekly on-site meetings to discuss shared care and recommendations with the clinical team.
• Complete data entry requirements to ensure accurate reporting.

Selection Criteria

• Mandatory specialist qualification in psychiatry registrable or eligible for registration with AHPRA.
• At least 12-months experience working with young people (aged 12-25 years old) in a mental health setting
• Registered Medicare Provider
• Demonstrated experience of practice in community settings
• Well-developed evidence-based, clinical skills working with young people and their families – including assessment
• Working with Children's Check and Police Check

Fullcriteria and position description isavailable within the application.

About the Benefits

• Attractive remuneration contract: a flat rate that is highly competitive, despite being a bulk billing service.
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% annual leave loading + 2 additional days of Personal Leave + Christmas/New Years Gratis Day + 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
• Regular supervision, ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program
• Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
• Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
• Personal fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
• Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

About headspace and Flourish Australia

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12-25 years with their mental & general health care needs. headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people who present with mental health issues, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. headspace brings together local health services under the one roof making it easier for young people and their families to find the information they need.

Flourish Australia has a long and proud history of providing recovery-oriented mental health services in Australia. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.

Interviews to be held on a rolling basis.