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.

headspace Telehealth works to ensure all young people and clinicians in rural and remote Australia can access a psychiatrist via video.

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. These are MBS billed.
• Secondary Consultations with tailored support and supervision to headspace centre clinicians via:
  • Clinical consultations
  • Webinars
  • Direct GP consultations to support and assist in a young person's treatment plan

To learn more about headspace Telehealth (telepsychiatry) and the services we offer, visit https://headspace.org.au/our-services/telehealth/ 

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
• 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…

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 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: Telehealth Consultant Psychiatrist enquiry via EthicalJobs / 0427394853