Are you a GP who wants to make a real difference to the lives of young people?

About the GP role at headspace

Are you looking for a role to fit your schedule and allows you to specialise in youth healthcare? Do you value being part of a community? 

headspace has a collaborative and holistic model of care and GPs are at the core. 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. 

There are three key aspects to a GP role at headspace: 

1. It's essential and varied

Our GPs work with young people aged 12-25 years, around mental health, sexual health, drugs and alcohol, preventative healthcare, and other physical health problems.

We know GPs vary in their interest and skills so we can build a role that best meets your interests and needs, as well as the needs of young people. You could develop your therapeutic skills or take an interest in an area of practice such as Eating Disorders, Developmental Disorders, or Gender Affirming Care.

2. It's well supported

We have a dedicated team at headspace National that provides support, encourages integrated care, and coordinates access to secondary consults, peer, psychiatry and other supports.  

We work hard to promote a safe and positive experience that allows GPs to enhance the care provided to young people. We can connect you to other headspace GPs through either one-on-one peer support or the GP community of practice.

We will also support you and headspace Centre Managers from the time you express interest in a role, through the recruitment and onboarding process, and whenever needed along your headspace GP journey.

3. You'll have access to training to build your skills and confidence

We have a variety of training options to orient you to the headspace model of care and the GP role.

There are opportunities to enhance your skills, including access to youth framed GPMHST and Focused Psychological Strategies (FPS), as well as webinars and other training that are all directly relevant to your role at headspace and supporting young people.

headspace has also developed free accredited online training for GPs working with young people. Have a look at the types of engaging, interactive and evidence informed training we provide. There are also helpful clinical resources, including videos of consultations and interviews with GPs, other experts and young people.

Free accredited training