Early Career Psychologist

Psych Assessment Studio; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly supervision & development

Training in assessments

Hybrid telehealth & clinic work

Space to develop your niche

Job summary

Psych Assessment Studio in Caringbah is seeking an early career psychologist to join a supportive, affirming team. The role is 3 days per week (10am–6pm) with a mix of telehealth and in-clinic sessions, starting November 2026.

You’ll work with children, teens, and adults, providing diagnostic assessments, therapy, and practical supports in a neurodiversity-affirming environment. The position offers supervision, professional development, and mentoring in assessments, with room to grow your niche

Qualifications

• Early career psychologist seeking neurodiversity-affirming practice.
• Interest or experience with ADHD and Autism.
• Comfort working with children, teens, and adults.
• Initiative, playful approach, and family collaboration.
• Lived neurodivergence a valued perspective.

Responsibilities

• Provide affirming therapy and supports post-diagnosis (emotional regulation, anxiety, masking, family support, school/home/work accommodations).
• Use creative, playful, and behavioural approaches with children.
• Support teens and adults in neurodivergence and mental health navigation.
• Conduct cognitive and academic assessments; ADHD/Autism assessments with training.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and allied health professionals to implement supports.

Skills

Early career psychologist

ADHD experience

Autism experience

Neurodiversity-affirming values

Education

Graduate psychologist

Tools

Cognitive Assessments

ADHD/Autism Assessments

Job description

Psychologist – 3 Days Per Week (Child & Adolescent Focus)

Caringbah, Sutherland Shire | Telehealth + In-Clinic | 10am – 6pm | Start: November 2026

About Us

The Psych Assessment Studio is a warm and incredibly neurodiversity-affirming practice. We celebrate differences, focus on strengths, and provide diagnostic assessments, therapy, and practical supports for children, teens, and adults. Our work centres on helping clients and families thrive - supporting them after diagnosis, understanding behaviours, addressing co-occurrences (like anxiety), and implementing affirming accommodations at home, school, and work. Learn more at www.psychassessmentstudio.com.au.

The Role

We are seeking an early career psychologist to join our team. This is a 3-day per week role (10am–6pm) working with both in-clinic and telehealth clients. You will be joining a chilled, supportive environment where creativity, collaboration, and affirmation are at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide affirming therapy and supports post-diagnosis (e.g. emotional regulation, anxiety, masking, family support, accommodations in school/home/work).

• Work with children using creative, playful, and behavioural therapy approaches (yes, getting down on the floor and joining in play is part of the fun!).

• Support teens and adults in navigating neurodivergence, mental health, and daily life.

• Conduct assessments (cognitive, academic, and, with full training, ADHD and Autism assessments).

• Collaborate with families, schools, and allied health professionals to put supports in place.

What We Offer

• Relaxed, supportive, and collaborative work environment.

• Monthly supervision and professional development opportunities.

• Training and mentoring in assessments.

• A mix of telehealth and in-person work for flexibility.

• Space to develop your own niche and therapeutic style.

About You

• Early career psychologist

• Preferred experience working with ADHD and Autism, or an intense drive to deep-dive and learn about neurodivergence.

• Passionate about supporting children, teens, and adults in ways that are truly affirming.

• Confident in taking initiative, playful in approach, and comfortable engaging with little kids at their level.

• Incredibly neurodiversity-affirming in values, language, and practice.

• Lived experience of neurodivergence is highly valued.

Position Details

• Hours: 10am – 6pm, 3 days per week initially (opportunity to increase in future)

• Location: Caringbah & Telehealth

• Start Date: November 2026

• Salary: Contracting position (hourly rate); part-time employment salary options possible if this is preferred.