There is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Mental Health Professional to join the multi-disciplinary team at headspace Wollongong and provide high quality services to young people aged 12-25.

Successful applicants will be an appropriately qualified and registered Mental Health Practitioner (clinical/registered psychologist, mental health accredited social worker or mental health accredited occupational therapist) and will provide contractor services under the Medicare Benefits Scheme. They will be provided with ongoing referrals, extensive clinical and administrative support, be co-located with other health professionals within a youth friendly environment, and benefit from attractive attendance-rate-based rental agreement.

headspace Wollongong is a comprehensive and free youth health service that provides physical and mental health support, information and services to young people aged 12-25 and their families. The team at headspace Wollongong includes Social Workers, Youth Counsellors, Clinical and Registered Psychologists, GPs, Psychiatrist, Dietitian, Project Workers and Administration Staff. Headspace Mental Health Clinicians provide services under an early intervention/prevention framework for young people with mental disorders of mild/moderate severity.

Interested applicants should be committed to delivering focused psychological services as part of a multidisciplinary team approach towards meeting the primary care, mental health, drug and alcohol, economic and social recovery needs of young people.

Please note: you must be eligible for a Medicare provider number.

How to apply: download the position description and selection criteria here which must be addressed and sent to jobs@gph.org.au or use the "apply now" button below. For further information contact Lynn Langhorn, Service Manager on llanghorn@gph.org.au or call 02 4220 7660..