• Seeking a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker(Independent Contractor)

Uniting’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Services provide fr ee and confidential integrated services for adults experiencing mental health concerns, as well as their families and carers.  We aim to establish partnerships across sectors and bring together existing community services to an accessible and engaging community space to develop an integrated service hub of co-located help and support. Our programs use consumer-driven recovery models to work together with consumers to address their mental health needs.

Due to high demand, LikeMind is looking for an experienced, dedicated Psychologist, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker or Mental Health Occupational Therapist for an immediate start to work as a Private Practitioner.  You will play a crucial role in providing Medicare funded clinical services including work in assessment, treatment planning and referral whilst ensuring that the clinical activities delivered are within the relevant professional and individual scope of practice; are evidence based; are of high quality and demonstrate a holistic approach to client management.

Essential Criteria

• Full registration with one of the following qualifications - Clinical Psychologist, General Psychologist, Mental Health Accredited Social Worker or Mental Health Accredited Occupational Therapist.
• Eligibility to provide Medicare Bulk Billed services through the Better Access to Mental Health Initiative

• Committed to achieving therapeutic goals using effective evidence-based treatment strategies to assist some of the most vulnerable members of the community
• Flexible and solutions focussed approach to practice.
• Have an ABN or be able to obtain one
• Hold appropriate insurances 

Benefits

• Attractive and competitive profit share arrangement
• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle and availability
• A collaborative work environment within a strong multi-disciplinary team culture
• Consulting space with full administrative support which includes reception, appointment management with booking confirmations and billing
• A supportive, flexible and autonomous work environment within a shared care model
• Ongoing Medicare funded referrals
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable people in the community and be part of an enthusiastic, supportive and innovative adult mental health service

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.  

Please contact Pallavi Bhatia from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team [email protected] or Kellie Smith – Practice Manager [email protected] using the subject line: Private Practitioner - LikeMind enquiry via EthicalJobs should you have any questions.

About Uniting 

Uniting contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We provide support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.

We acknowledge the Sovereignty of First Nations people over the lands of Australia and are committed to meaningful change so that First

Nations people are strong, thriving and self-determining.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation, committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. We are proud of the diversity of our people and always welcome everyone, exactly as they are.

If you are passionate about the mental health of those in need, we would love to hear from you.