Psychologist

Headway Psychology; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Headway Psychology is seeking a psychologist to deliver individual assessments, formulation, and evidence-based treatment in a client-centred setting. The role is based on-site in Shenton Park, Perth, with flexible options for part-time or full-time work.

You will conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, deliver therapy, maintain records, and collaborate with health professionals. AHPRA registration or eligibility is required and ongoing professional development is supported.

Qualifications

• Registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA.
• Experience delivering evidence-based therapies (CBT, ACT, DBT, or similar).
• Strong skills in clinical assessment, case formulation, treatment planning, and risk management.
• Ability to build therapeutic rapport and maintain professional boundaries with diverse clients.
• Clear, timely clinical documentation and use of practice management systems.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, with multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, supervision, and ethical/legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Deliver individual therapy sessions using evidence-based approaches.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Collaborate with other health professionals.
• Provide psychoeducation and support clients in building coping skills.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives where appropriate.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Case formulation

Treatment planning

Risk management

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Collaboration

Professional boundaries

Education

AHPRA registration

Tools

Practice management systems

Job description

Company Description

Headway Psychology is dedicated to delivering high-quality psychology and wellbeing services that support meaningful, lasting change in clients’ lives. The practice focuses on helping individuals manage distress, strengthen relationships, and improve overall quality of life. Clinicians work within a supportive environment that values evidence-based care and practical skill-building. Headway Psychology fosters collaboration, professional growth, and a client-centered approach to mental health support.

Role Description

The Psychologist will provide individual psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based treatment to clients across a range of presentations. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting intake assessments, developing treatment plans, delivering therapy sessions, maintaining accurate clinical records, and collaborating with other health professionals as needed. The Psychologist will also engage in psychoeducation, support clients in building coping skills, and contribute to service improvement initiatives where appropriate. This is a part-time or full-time role, on-site role based in Shenton Park, Perth.

Qualifications

• Registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA..
• Experience in delivering evidence-based therapies (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, or other modalities suited to client needs).
• Strong skills in clinical assessment, case formulation, treatment planning, and risk management.
• Ability to build therapeutic rapport, maintain professional boundaries, and work with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Competence in maintaining clear, timely clinical documentation and using practice management systems.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, supervision, and adherence to ethical and legal practice standards.