General Practitioner - headspace Primary Care Katoomba

Overview

Are you looking for a role to fit your schedule and allows you to specialise in youth healthcare? Do you value being part of a community?

General Practitioner (GP) at headspace

We have salaried part-time / seasonal roles for General Practitioners (GP) working flexible hours based at headspace Katoomba . The salaried role will entitle you to all Uniting staff benefits as well as your award benefits.

headspace has a collaborative and holistic model of care. You’ll play an important role in the lives of young people while being supported by a team of experienced youth healthcare experts, which may include psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, dietitians, and mental health and / or nurse practitioners.

As Part Of Our Headspace Team, You Will

• Provide high standard GP assessments of persons experiencing physical and mental health issues.
• Liaise and work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create Mental Health Care Plans for internal referrals, Psychiatrist and Allied Health Services.
• Provide 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.
• Have access to Clinical Supervision from our Clinical Manager.
• Be fully supported by our administration team.

About The Program

headspace is funded by the Australian Government under the national Youth Mental Health Initiative. Since its establishment in 2006, headspace has aimed to improve the lives of young Australians aged 12-25 by :

Essential Criteria

Benefits & Culture

At headspace, we value diversity and encourage applications from all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from various cultural backgrounds.

If this rewarding position appeals to you, we would love to talk. For further information, please contact Nicole Clifford at .

Employment with headspace is subject to satisfactory background checks, including National Police Checks and Working with Children Checks.

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

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