Job Description

We are seeking a General Practitioner with a special interest in mental health or Medicare recognised mental health training credentials to join our team on a part-time or full-time basis. This is an opportunity to deliver holistic, trauma-informed care alongside a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team, with meaningful clinical work. If you are passionate about mental health and looking to practise in a service that does things differently, we would love to hear from you.<br>

Essential selection criteria

_·        Medical degree (MBBS / equivalent) from an accredited university._<br>_·        Current medical registration with the AHPRA_<br>_·        Current provider number (or eligibility to obtain one under Medicare arrangements)._<br>_·     Current CPR certificate (usually updated within the last 12 months)._<br>

Desirable selection criteria

·        Familiarity with **electronic medical record systems** (e.g., Best Practice, MedicalDirector).<br>·        Additional training or certificates (e.g., **drug and alcohol (AOD) training**, **sexual health**, **mental health skills training**, **women’s health**, **immunisation**).<br> ·        Experience in support of people with co-occurring needs including substance use.<br>·        Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team including practice nurses, nurse practitioners, mental health clinicians and psycho-social workers.<br>

About the practice

First Step is an independent multidisciplinary primary health service providing integrated mental health and substance misuse care in a truly collaborative setting. Our team includes GPs, psychologists, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, addiction medicine specialist, mental health nurses, care coordinators, abstinence-based program and legal service, working together to support people with complex mental health and psychosocial needs.

Benefits

_This role is offered on flexible bases to be confirmed (casual, part-time or contract). _<br>_We offer:_<br>_-     Flexible employment conditions _<br>_-     Salary packaging up to $15,900. _<br>