General Practitioner
04 March 2025
Salaried part-time/seasonal roles for General Practitioners (GP) working flexible hours based at headspace Penrith and/or headspace Mt Druitt. 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 the headspace team, you will:
- Provide high standard GP assessments of persons experiencing physical and mental health issues.
- Create Mental Health Care Plans for internal referrals, Psychiatrist and Allied Health Services.
- 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:
- 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.
Applications
If this rewarding position appeals to you, the headspace team would love to talk.
For further information, please contact Hollie Leeder, Practice Manager, via email: hleeder@uniting.org.
