About Us:

It's an exciting time to be part of Stride. You may have noticed we've recently changed our name from Aftercare to Stride.

We’re leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.

As we embark on the next stage of our journey, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride. 

Our Service:

headspace Centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and/or work and study support.

Role overview:

• Provide high standard GP assessments of persons experiencing physical and mental health issues
• Liaising and working with internal and external stakeholders
• Creating Mental Health Care Plans for internal referrals, Psychiatrist and Allied Health Services
• Providing high quality, primary health care services to those accessing headspace
• Respond to medical/health concerns presented by patients including history taking, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate
• Encourage and support young people to engage with sexual health and drug and alcohol services as well as preventative health care

On offer:

• Opportunity to work across headspace Hurstville and Miranda (also open to applicants only interested in one of these locations)
• Flexible working hours/days - ideally (0.5 FTE) at each site or full-time at one site
• Open to discussions regarding remuneration packages
• Access to professional training /development
• Supervision provided
• Full reception and administrative support
• Established practices with ongoing referrals

Requirements:

• Current registration with AHPRA Personal Professional Indemnity Insurance
• A commitment to quality youth-focused primary health care services to those accessing the centre(s)
• Eligibility to provide services under Medicare and be willing to Bulk Bill
• Level 1 in Mental Health Skills Training 

Apply now!

To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role. Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt.

For further info please call Sonja Vidic on 0407 669 260 or email [email protected] using the subject line: General Practitioner - headspace Hurstville & Miranda enquiry via EthicalJobs.