• Work from home - anywhere in Australia, Part time, contractor opportunities available
• Work/Life Balance - Primary and Secondary Consult blend
• Make a difference to young people nationwide by joining an innovative and well recognised not-for-profit

What is headspace

Established in 2006, headspace is a well-recognised, national not-for-profit organisation making a difference to the lives of young people aged 12-25 years. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.

headspace Telehealth works in partnership with eligible headspace centres, Primary Health Networks (PHNs) and other participating agencies, to ensure all young people and clinicians in rural and remote Australia, can access a psychiatrist via video.

headspace has contractor psychiatry positions which are flexible, part-time and can work around your busy schedule.

Tell me about the role…

By joining headspace Telehealth, you'll provide:

• Primary Consultations with young Australians (12 -25 years old) living in rural or remote areas of Australia, with access to a psychiatrist assessment as part of their mental health care in consultation with their GP. These are MBS billed.
• Secondary Consultations with tailored support and supervision to headspace centre clinicians through either:
  • Consultations (specific cases, mental health themes, general management advice, multidisciplinary team reviews), or,
  • Webinars (upskilling centre staff on themes - such as anxiety and depression, alcohol and drug, psychotropic therapy, gender dysphoria and eating disorders)
  • Direct GP consultations to support and assist in a young person's treatment plan

What we're looking for (Key Selection Criteria)

headspace is seeking applicants with:

• Significant experience in youth mental health and are either a Child and Adolescent or Adult psychiatrist
• Comprehensive knowledge of issues facing young people and their mental health
• Expertise in any of the following areas:

• • Psychosis
  • Mood disorders including Bipolar Affective disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Emerging Personality Disorders
  • Comorbid drug and alcohol issues
  • Diagnose ADHD or pervasive developmental disorders
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Eating disorders

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work and engage via online platforms
• Have recognition with Medicare for billing, APHRA REGISTRATION
• In addition to standard credentialing requirements (CV, WWCC, Police Check etc.) Telehealth Psychiatrists are required to also provide the following:
• Fellowship with Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). This qualifies psychiatrists to practice independently as a Consultant Psychiatrist. https://www.ranzcp.org/home
• Certificates of Currency for public liability and professional indemnity insurances - typically to the value of $20,000,000 for any one claim.
• Australian Business Number (ABN) to be verified through ABN Lookup https://abr.business.gov.au/ When verifying AHPRA registration, Telehealth Psychiatrists are required to hold registration as a Medical Practitioner within the specialty area of Psychiatry.

The finer details…

In return we offer a flexible environment where you have the opportunity to truly make a difference to young Australians.

headspace Telehealth manages the Primary and Secondary consult bookings and billing process. The technology is simple and easy to use in your home office and you'll be supported by the Telehealth team with establishment and IT support.

Note: Expectations are that you would have a mix of primary and secondary consultations.

The headspace Reconciliation Action Plan was launched in July 2019 and was developed through a co-design process with staff across the organisation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.

headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.

Application Process: To apply for this position, click on the Apply Now button, then please complete the application steps which include uploading your CV/resume and a one-page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria listed above.

To be eligible for this position you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Working with Children Checks for States/Territories and a Police Check are required for this position.

For more information contact:

Name: Deb Hopwood

Email / Phone: [email protected], using the subject line: Consultant Psychiatrist - Youth Mental Health enquiry via EthicalJobs / 0427 394 853