Psychology & Counselling - Approach Psychology

Approach Psychology; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Approach Psychology is a well-established specialist child and youth psychology practice located in Gordon, NSW. We seek an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our supportive team with flexible days, caseload, and clinical focus.

We offer an environment that supports reflective practice, professional development, and collaboration with senior clinicians. The role includes diverse child and youth presentations and potential involvement in assessments.

Qualifications

• AHPRA general registration with an endorsement in clinical psychology.
• Experience with CBT/ACT/DBT or family-based approaches with children/adolescents/young adults.
• Interest in neurodiversity, particularly autism and ADHD.
• Thoughtful, compassionate and reflective clinical style.
• Medicare Provider Number or eligibility to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat children and young people across a range of presentations.
• Complete clinical documentation and communicate with referrers.
• Liaise with families, schools and other professionals as required.
• Optional involvement in psychometric assessments (e.g., WISC-V, WIAT-III, ADOS) with in-house supervision.
• Option to see young adult clients.

Skills

CBT experience

ACT experience

DBT experience

Family-based approaches

Neurodiversity interest

Reflective practice

Education

AHPRA registration with clinical endorsement

Medicare Provider Number eligibility

Job description

• About the job

  Clinical Psychologist

  Child & Youth

• Part- to Full-time (2-5 days per week)
• Flexible
• Contractor

  Approach Psychology is a well-established specialist child and youth psychology practice located in Gordon. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our supportive and experienced team, with flexibility around days, caseload, and clinical focus.

  Approach Psychology is owned and led by Karen and Tom Butterworth, Senior Clinical Psychologists who are deeply committed to both high-quality clinical work and the long-term wellbeing of clinicians. We believe sustainable practice comes from thoughtful caseload design, strong professional relationships, and excellent administrative support.

  It is important to us that each clinician's caseload aligns with their experience and interests. We work closely with each clinician to individualise their role, including agreed inclusion/exclusion criteria, flexible appointment structures and case composition. We place a strong emphasis on reflective practice, peer consultation, and professional development.

  The practice

  Approach Psychology has an outstanding reputation as a specialist practice for children, adolescents and young adults led by two highly experienced clinical directors. Our referral base is well-established and diverse, including GPs, paediatricians, psychiatrists, schools, and word-of- mouth referrals, enabling steady, well-matched client work.

  Our consulting rooms are calm, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed, located next to Gordon railway station, with easy access to shops, cafés, medical centres, and all-day street parking.

  The role

  The position involves the provision of evidence-based psychological services to children and

  young people including:

  • Assessment and treatment across a range of presentations.
  • Clinical documentation and communication with referrers.
  • Liaison with families, schools, and other professionals as required.
  • Optional involvement in psychometric assessment (e.g., WISC-V, WIAT-III, ADOS), with in-house supervision available.
  • Option to see young adult clients too.

  Essential criteria

  • AHPRA general registration with an endorsement in clinical psychology.
  • Experience in at least two of CBT, ACT, DBT, or family-based approaches with children, adolescents or young adults.
  • Interest in working with children and young people with neurodiversity, particularly autism and ADHD.
  • A thoughtful, compassionate, and reflective clinical style.
  • A Medicare Provider Number or eligibility to apply for one.

  Desirable criteria

  • Experience with autism and ADHD.
  • Trauma-informed practice.
  • Family or systemic work.
  • Psychometric assessment experience.
  • Some availability until approximately 6pm.