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Psychologist (Contractor) for Private Practice - Child and Adolescent/Eating Dis


Company : Australian Psychological Society Limited


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-04-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Listed By: Umbrella Psychology and Allied Health on 8 Apr 2025Psychologist (Contractor) for Private Practice - Child and Adolescent/Eating DisordersLocation: Ringwood VICStart Date: May 2025Hours: One day per week (with option to increase as caseload grows).About Us:We are a growing multidisciplinary private practice, set in a scenic location opposite Ringwood Lake. Our clinic combines Psychology and Allied Health Services with a focus on providing exceptional care to our clients. We''re looking for motivated and skilled Psychologist/s to join our team.The Role/s:You will work alongside a friendly and supportive team of professionals, delivering high-quality psychological services to a wide range of clients. We are seeking both a Child and Adolescent Psychologist to join the team working closely with clients and their families, as well as a Psychologist with a special interest and experience working with disordered eating and eating disorders to work closely with our in-house Dietician.Key Responsibilities:Provide high quality psychological services to clients with a variety of psychological concerns and presentations.Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical notes and reports, with dedicated hour of your day set aside to take care of this to avoid burnout.What We Offer:Beautifully appointed consulting rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and a calming, peaceful atmosphere for you and your clients.A supportive and caring working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of our team who we acknowledge work so hard in supporting the wellbeing of others.Flexible hours available including half days.Admin support: Our dedicated team handles marketing, bookings and payments so you can focus on your client work.Dedicated hour in addition to lunch break to keep up to date with records and reports if working a full day.Monthly peer supervision. Individual supervision available to registered Psychologists.The opportunity to grow and develop within our multidisciplinary clinic, with a team that values mutual support and collaboration.The Ideal Candidate:Registered Psychologist with AHPRA. Must have own Malpractice Insurance, eligibility for Medicare Provider Number and a valid WWCC.Previous experience in private practice is highly regarded as well as the ability to utilise different therapeutic modalities to suit individual client needs.Experience is essential in working with both child and adolescent populations for our Child & Adolescent Psychologist position as well as demonstrated experience working with eating disorders for our Eating Disorders Psychologist role.Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients of different ages and backgrounds.A motivated self-starter with a passion for providing excellent care and support.You care deeply about your own wellbeing and understand the importance of maintaining work-life balance.How to Apply:If you''re ready to join a team that genuinely supports each other and is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of clients, we''d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and why you''d be a great fit for our practice.We can''t wait to meet you!Contact Details: Dr Danielle Orton-Lachlan, Principal Psychologist.danielle@umbrellaalliedhealth.com.au #J-18808-Ljbffr