headspace Private Practitioner | Psychologist, Psychiatrist, GP, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Part-time/Sessional & Full-time, VIC - Elsternwick

headspace · Prayagraj, India

Deadline: 31 Dec 2027, 11:00 pm

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

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 to June 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 at headspace under a Mental Health Care Plan through 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 the headspace Centre. 

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

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, including your resume and cover letter. 

For a confidential discussion or more detail on the role please contact Steph McGrane on ph:

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.

Position description

For more information contact:

Name: Steph McGrane
Phone:
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