Child & Adolescent Psychologist - 2 Days - Manly NSW

The Australian Psychological Society Limited; Manly; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible days

Administrative support

Centralised billing

Senior clinical consultation

Job summary

Manly Minds in Manly, NSW, seeks a dedicated Child and Adolescent Psychologist to work with children aged 4–18 and their families. This independent contractor role requires at least one day per week, including after-school hours, with a steady referral flow and centralized billing through Halaxy.

You will deliver evidence-based interventions (CBT, play-based approaches) and collaborate with schools, GPs and paediatricians, contributing to a supportive, collegial team in a beachside setting.

Qualifications

• General registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
• Eligibility for a Medicare provider number.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check.
• Professional indemnity insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat children aged 4–18 and their families.
• Collaborate with schools, GPs, paediatricians and other health professionals.
• Maintain clinical notes and reports with clear communication.

Skills

CBT

Play-based therapies

Parent collaboration

Clinical writing

Education

AHPRA registration

Area of Practice Endorsement

Job description

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Child & Adolescent Psychologist - 2 Days - Manly NSW

Child and Adolescent Psychologist – Manly Minds, Northern Beaches

Independent contractor | 2 Days | Children under 18 years

About us

Manly Minds is a supportive, growing child, teen and family psychology practice in the heart of Manly. We are a team of three psychologists, and demand for our children’s services means we are expanding.

We offer evidence-based, family-centred care, within a warm, beautiful beachside environment. The practice is led by Dr Amy Willinge, Clinical Psychologist, who has more than 20 years' experience running a busy private practice, focused on best patient care and positive colleagial relationships.

The role

We are looking for a Child and Teen Psychologist to work with children aged 4 years - 18 years, and their families. You will see children with a range of presentations, including:

• Anxiety, worry and school refusal
• Emotional regulation and behaviour
• ADHD, autism and other neurodevelopmental presentations
• Social difficulties and friendship issues
• Adjustment to family change

Parent work and collaboration with schools, GPs and paediatricians are central to how we work.

What we offer

• A steady referral flow, with clients booked into your calendar for you
• Full administrative support, including centralised billing and Medicare claiming through Halaxy
• Purpose-designed rooms, including a play therapy room
• A supportive, collegial team, with access to senior clinical consultation
• Shared clinical resources, templates and handouts
• Flexible days to suit you with a genuine focus on work/life balance

Selection criteria

• General registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA
• Eligibility for a Medicare provider number
• A current ABN, or willingness to obtain one, as this is a contractor role
• A current NSW Working with Children Check
• Your own professional indemnity insurance
• Demonstrated experience in assessing and treating children under 14
• Skill in evidence-based interventions for children, such as CBT, parent-focused approaches and play-based or developmentally adapted therapies
• Confidence working with parents and carers as active partners in treatment
• Strong written skills for clinical notes, reports and correspondence with GPs, paediatricians and schools
• A commitment to ethical, child-safe practice and to ongoing professional development
• Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical, Educational and Developmental, or Counselling Psychology
• Experience with neurodevelopmental assessment, including ADHD and autism
• Familiarity with Halaxy or a similar practice management system
• Available for at least one day per week, including after-school hours
• A cover letter that briefly addresses the essential selection criteria