Child & Adolescent Psychologist | Therapy & Assessments | Contractor

Entelechy Therapy; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 176,000 - 220,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Administrative support

Flexible 3–5 days per week

Telehealth options

Job summary

Entelechy Therapy, based in Fitzroy North, Melbourne, is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychologist on a contractor basis. The role focuses on therapy and neurodevelopmental assessments for children, adolescents and their families, with strong collaboration with schools and other professionals.

You will join an established multidisciplinary practice, receive full administrative support, and work 3–5 days per week with a caseload managed through a supportive handover.

Qualifications

• Current general registration as a psychologist with AHPRA.
• Experience with children and adolescents, including neurodevelopmental presentations.
• Strong report writing and clinical documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with families and professionals.
• National Police Check and Working with Children Check; appropriate professional insurance and business arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Work with children, adolescents and families across therapy and assessments.
• Balance therapy and assessment reflecting caseload needs.
• Collaborate with schools and other professionals to translate clinical understanding into practical support.
• Provide clinic, telehealth and outreach services.

Skills

Report writing

Clinical documentation

Communication skills

Job description

Child & Adolescent Psychologist | Therapy & Assessments | Contractor

Be part of our team. $160 to $200 per session.

About Entelechy Therapy

Entelechy means the realisation of potential. It reflects our approach: recognising each person’s strengths, understanding what may be getting in the way, and creating the conditions for them to thrive.

Based in Fitzroy North, we provide psychology, speech pathology and family support across the lifespan, with a particular focus on children, adolescents and families.

We want our clinicians to feel supported and valued. We encourage questions, welcome the expertise and ideas each person brings, and make space for shared learning and strong professional relationships.

We're seeking a psychologist who shares our commitment to children and families and values thoughtful clinical work, ongoing learning and collegial connection.

You'll join an established multidisciplinary practice and take on a caseload through a supported handover from a psychologist who is leaving. Bring your clinical experience and collaborative approach; full administrative support will help you focus on your clinical work.

About the opportunity

Your work will primarily involve children, adolescents and their families. We will work with you to develop a balance of therapy and assessment that reflects your skills, interests and the needs of your caseload.

Your work may include:

• Individual therapy supporting emotional wellbeing, relationships, emotional regulation and participation in everyday life.
• Neurodevelopmental assessments, including autism and ADHD.
• Cognitive and educational assessments, including specific learning disorders.
• Parent coaching and family-focused support.
• Collaboration with schools and other professionals to translate clinical understanding into practical support.
• Clinic appointments, telehealth and outreach services.

You will have access to a broad psychometric library, assessment protocols, report templates and therapy resources, alongside colleagues with whom you can share ideas and discuss clinical questions.

We are seeking availability of 3-5 days per week, with days negotiated together. The expected client load is approximately 5-6 client appointments per day.

About you

You enjoy getting to know children and families, understanding their experiences and finding practical ways to help. You bring warmth, curiosity and sound clinical judgement, and value the opportunity to learn alongside others.

You will have:

• Current general registration as a psychologist with AHPRA.
• Relevant experience working with children and adolescents, including those with neurodevelopmental presentations.
• Strong report writing, clinical documentation and communication skills.
• The ability to manage your clinical work independently and work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals.
• A current National Police Check, Employment Working with Children Check, and appropriate professional insurance and business arrangements.

Clinical or Educational and Developmental Psychology endorsement, or eligibility for a registrar program, would be welcomed but is not essential.

You do not need expertise in every area we offer. We are interested in the strengths you bring, the work you find rewarding and the skills you would like to develop.

What we offer

• An established caseload with a supported handover.
• Flexible availability of 3-5 days per week
• Dedicated administrative and client-relations support, including reception, intake, appointment management, billing and client follow-up.
• Consulting facilities and a broad range of assessment and therapy resources.
• A collegial multidisciplinary team, peer supervision and team events that support shared learning and connection.
• Extensive psychometric assessment library
• A neuroaffirming approach to our work with children and families.
• Individual supervision can also be arranged, with any associated fee agreed before commencement.

Contractor arrangements

The hourly rate is $128 - $160, inclusive of super. The rate will depend on your experience and the level of support agreed, including supervision arrangements.

Each client session is 60 minutes, with an additional 15 minutes available for planning and note-taking. Payment covers 80 minutes per session, equivalent to $160 - $200 per session, inclusive of super.

The practice share covers the agreed services included in your arrangement, such as consulting facilities, reception, intake, appointment management, billing, clinical systems and resources. Individual supervision can also be included, with the fee adjusted to cover this support. All fees, inclusions and contracting terms will be clearly discussed and agreed before you commence.