Autonomous Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist

Sydney Psychology Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Peer supervision

Admin support

Autonomy

Supportive team

Monthly workshops

Team events

Remote diary access

Steady referrals

Central location

Modern consult rooms

Brand presence

Attractive remuneration

Job summary

Sydney Psychology Group in Drummoyne, NSW, seeks an experienced Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist to join our boutique private practice. You will provide evidence-based assessment and therapy for children, adolescents, and families, collaborating with a cohesive team in a warm, supportive environment.

We offer flexible contracting, autonomy, and opportunities to build a meaningful caseload while maintaining work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Full registration as a psychologist with AHPRA and endorsement in Clinical Psychology.
• Willingness to obtain professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
• Experience with children/adolescents and families.
• Confidence with families in therapy.
• Experience in play therapy and creative approaches.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with schools and clinicians.
• Sound clinical judgement in risk assessment and safety planning.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Training in CBT, DBT, ACT, and other modalities.
• ADHD and/or autism assessment experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychological services (assessment and therapy) to children, adolescents and/or their families, according to client need and your areas of interest.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans tailored to each child or adolescent’s developmental stage and presentation.
• Incorporate play therapy and other creative, evidence-based modalities into sessions where clinically appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with parents/carers, offering guidance and psychoeducation to support therapeutic progress at home.
• Liaise with schools, paediatricians, GPs and allied health professionals as part of a multidisciplinary approach to care.
• Monitor and review client progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed; manage risk assessment and safety planning for clients presenting with higher acuity needs.
• Produce clinical letters and reports for referring partners.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in line with AHPRA and privacy requirements.

Skills

Child/adolescent experience

Play therapy

CBT training

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

AHPRA registration (Clinical Psychology)

Job description

Sydney Psychology Group in Drummoyne, NSW, seeks an experienced Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist to join our boutique private practice. You will provide evidence-based assessment and therapy for children, adolescents, and families, collaborating with a cohesive team in a warm, supportive environment.

We offer flexible contracting, autonomy, and opportunities to build a meaningful caseload while maintaining work-life balance.