Private Psychologists and Mental Health Accredited Allied Health Professionals
Work as a Private Practitioner within the headspace Maitland multidisciplinary team operated by the Samaritans Foundation.
Summary about this job
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Company: Samaritans Foundation
Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-7-6125-9980
Fax: +61-8-7575-7066
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Detail information about job Private Psychologists and Mental Health Accredited Allied Health Professionals. Terms and conditions vacancy
THE COMPANY
For over 30 years Samaritans has been providing unconditional support to many different groups of people. Samaritans core values of compassion, integrity and justice continue to be central to everything we do. Our services support people with a disability, young people, children, families, those escaping domestic violence, and those leaving prison, among others.
Our vision is to build communities where there is care for the vulnerable and where each individual has the opportunity to contribute and participate fully in community life. Behind this vision is a united team made up of over 700 staff members and 400 volunteers who work together throughout Newcastle, Hunter, Central Coast, Mid-Western and the Mid-North Coast regions of NSW.
We want to work with people who believe in this vision and are genuinely committed to making a difference to their community.
headspace Maitland consists of a team of health professionals that provide support and therapeutic services to young people 12 – 25 years in the areas of: mental health, drug and alcohol, primary health and educational and vocational services.
THE ROLE
We are currently looking for experienced Registered Psychologists or Mental Health Accredited Allied Health Professionals to provide services in a primary health care setting at our “one stop shop” in Maitland under an early intervention/ prevention framework for young people with mild to moderate mental health issues who have been referred by a General Practitioner. You must have experience with adolescent mental health and wellbeing, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people.
This is an opportunity to work as a Private Practitioner within the headspace Maitland multidisciplinary team operated by the Samaritans Foundation. Our Private Practitioners have the opportunity to work collaboratively with our General Practitioner, other Private Allied Health Providers and experienced intake and assessment team. You will also have the opportunity to work in collaboration with our government and non-government partner services.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Applicants must hold:
- An Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia or other Professional Governing body
- Professional indemnity insurance
- A current Working with Children Check
- Medicare Provider Number
In addition, applicants must be willing to undertake a Criminal Record Check and be eligible to provide focused psychological and other services under the MBS Better Access Scheme.
THE BENEFITS
Some of the benefits we offer our practitioners are:
- The opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including our headspace Intake and Assessment team, Psychologists, Social Workers, Drug and Alcohol Workers, General Practitioner and Early Intervention Youth Workers for case discussion & seamless referrals
- Support from our reception staff to schedule and confirm appointments for clients
- Assistance for clients to access a range of community support services including accommodation, vocational, education and training, family therapy and financial assistance
- Reasonable facility fee rates
- A steady and continual stream of clients wishing to access services and support.
- Flexible hours of work