Psychologist

Capital Region Community Services; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted early education and care

15 days personal leave (pro rata)

17.5% annual leave loading

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Up to 3 additional leave days between

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) is seeking a part-time psychologist to join the Child, Youth and Family Services Team in the ACT. The role involves counselling, autism and ADHD assessments, and reports for clients referred internally and externally.

You will deliver CBT/ACT-based interventions and contribute to program planning and outcomes measurement. Applicants should hold a Psychology degree, be AHPRA registered, and eligible for Medicare Provider Number.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology is required.
• Registration with AHPRA to practice as a psychologist is required.
• Eligibility for a Medicare Provider Number is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and assessments to clients referred to CRCS (children, youth, adults).
• Conduct assessments and prepare reports (Autism, ADHD, cognitive, mental health).
• Deliver evidence-based therapies (e.g., CBT, ACT) tailored to client needs.
• Apply trauma-informed principles across clinical practice.
• Maintain clinical caseload, notes, and liaison with referrers.
• Assist with program planning, research, evaluation and outcomes measurement.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Registered to practice as a psychologist in Australia with AHPRA

Eligibility for a Medicare Provider Number

Job description

MAKE YOUR NEXT CAREER MOVE A GREAT ONE AND JOIN US!

CRCS is always looking for extraordinary people who want to share their knowledge and experience to contribute to achieving our vision of an inclusive and connected community.

Job Category: Community Services and Development

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives? We’re seeking a dedicated psychologist to join our Child, Youth and Family Services Team at Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) in a part-time capacity. Our team provides a wide range of services including Medicare and private support, as well as cognitive, autism, and ADHD assessments.

While we primarily operate as a fee-for-service clinic, we also receive funding at times to support specific populations across the ACT region—giving you the opportunity to contribute to impactful community initiatives and support those in need.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing counselling and assessments to children, adolescents, and adults referred both externally and internally to CRCS.
• Provide assessments and reports for conditions including Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Cognitive Assessments, and Mental Health Assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailored to client needs.
• Apply trauma-informed principles in all aspects of clinical practice and professional interactions.
• Demonstrate strong clinical reasoning skills to assess, formulate, and implement effective treatment plans.
• Manage a clinical caseload, including client notes management, client communication, liaison with referrers, and preparation of reports and documentation.
• Contribute to program planning, research, evaluation activities, and data analysis to support service improvement and outcomes measurement.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, referrers, and key stakeholders to support collaborative service delivery.

About You

We’d love to hear from professionals who bring warmth, experience, and a commitment to inclusive care. If you have clinical experience working with children, young people, families, culturally diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals, you’ll feel right at home here.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
• Registered to practice as a psychologist in Australia with AHPRA
• Eligibility for a Medicare Provider Number
• Experience in assessments (especially autism and ADHD) or telehealth services
• Current Driver’s Licence and access to a registered, comprehensively insured motor vehicle for work related purposes.
• A collaborative mindset and a positive approach to team culture

CRCS has zero tolerance for child abuse andarecommitted to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young children and young people. As part of our commitment to child safeguarding, all employeesare required tocomply withour child safe policies and mandatory reporting requirements.

Applicants willbe requiredtodemonstratetheir commitment to child safety and undergo rigorous screening processes, including Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) checks.

We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including

• Discounted early education and care program services
• 15 days personal leave (pro rata) and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to salary packaging up to $15,900 (increaseyour take home pay!)
• Up to3 additional leave days between Christmas and New Year
• Commitment to supporting your professional development.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. These include, but are not limited to:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• LGBTIQ+
• Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Carers
• People with lived experience of disability.

About CRCS

Our organisation offers a diverse range of service offerings designed to support parents, caregivers, and education services in nurturing, supporting, and raising healthy, vibrant, and happy children and young people. The services provided include parent/carer education, support groups, early education support, targeted interventions for families and children, evidence-based therapeutic programs, and supported/targeted playgroups. Our employees will work collaboratively as a team to deliver tailored services across these programs, ensuring the best outcomes for all involved.

If you'd like to discuss the role or get a copy of the PD please do not hesitate to contact Alison Legg at [e-mail]

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