General Practitioner - headspace Primary Care, Penrith
- Penrith, NSW
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Part-time position (fixed term) with flexible working hours to suit your needs
- Location – headspace Penrith
- Medical Practitioners Award + Salary packaging + 5 weeks of annual leave (pro rata)
- 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.
- Providing early intervention and support.
- Integrating local health services to enhance accessibility.
- Educating young people and their families about available resources.
- Implementing evidence-based practices in youth health care.
- Engaging young people in shaping the services they receive.
- Approved tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, with current registration with AHPRA
- Strong clinical experience in youth health and mental health services.
- Proven ability to apply evidence-based practices in therapeutic settings.
- Experience in coordinating care for young people with diverse health needs.
- Capacity to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Flexible working arrangements to accommodate your schedule.
- Salary packaging entitlements to increase your take-home pay
- Fitness Passport, U Rewards, and other great employee benefits
- Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and integrated work environment.
- Potential for career progression within a national network.
- Accumulate 5 weeks of annual leave ( pro-rata)
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