Child Psychologist - Manly Minds

Manly Minds; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Manly Minds in the Northern Beaches is seeking a Child and Teen Psychologist to join as an independent contractor, 2 days per week, serving children aged 4–18 and their families. You will deliver evidence-based, family-centered care with a strong emphasis on collaboration with parents, schools, GPs and paediatricians.

Ideal candidates hold current AHPRA registration, Medicare provider eligibility, and a NSW Working with Children Check, with experience in CBT and play-based or developmentally

Qualifications

• 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 NSW Working with Children Check.
• Own professional indemnity insurance.
• Demonstrated experience assessing and treating children.
• Skill in evidence-based interventions for children (CBT, parent-focused or play-based therapies).
• Confidence working with parents and carers as active partners in treatment.
• Strong written skills for notes and reports.
• Commitment to ethical, child-safe practice and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work with children aged 4–18 and their families.
• Provide assessments and treatment for anxiety, emotional regulation, ADHD, autism and related presentations.
• Collaborate with parents, schools, GPs and paediatricians.
• Apply evidence-based, developmentally appropriate therapies (CBT, play-based approaches).
• Engage in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision as needed.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Medicare provider number

WWCC

ABN

Indemnity insurance

Child assessment

CBT for children

Education

General psychology degree with AHPRA endorsement

Eligibility for Medicare provider number

Tools

Halaxy

Job description

• 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

  Essential

  • 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

  Desirable

  • 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