GP - Special Interest in Mental Health

About First Step

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.  

The Role

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. 

What we offer   

This role is offered on flexible bases to be confirmed (casual, part-time or contract).  

We offer:

•  Flexible employment conditions
• Salary packaging up to $15,900. Minimum qualifications

Minimum qualifications·         

• Medical degree (MBBS / equivalent) from an accredited university
• Current medical registration with the AHPRA
• Current provider number (or eligibility to obtain one under Medicare arrangements)      
• Current CPR certificate (usually updated within the last 12 months)

Highly regarded

• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems.
• Additional training or certificates (e.g., drug and alcohol (AOD) training, sexual health, etc.)
• Experience in support of people with co-occurring needs including substance use
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team including practice nurses, nurse practitioners, mental health clinicians and psycho-social workers