Subcontractor Psychologist

BlackKat Psychology; Maitland City Council; On-site; AUD 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Supportive network

Referral pathways

Collaborative practice

Billing & compliance support

Competitive rates

Job summary

BlackKat Psychology is seeking an experienced Subcontractor Psychologist to join our team on a contract basis in the East Maitland NSW area. You will have autonomy to manage your own schedule while delivering high-quality psychological services to clients.

This role offers professional independence within a supportive, collaborative practice, with flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to contribute to accessible mental health care for the community.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and APS or equivalent.
• Welcoming newly registered psychologists or registrar program entrants.
• Strong knowledge of assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment.
• Competence in managing diverse presentations including anxiety, depression, trauma.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient clinical documentation and familiarity with EHR systems.
• Understanding of ethics, confidentiality and legal obligations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and diagnoses for clients.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and tailor treatments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in consultation with clients.
• Maintain detailed clinical documentation in line with standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and referral sources.
• Contribute to service improvement through feedback.
• Maintain ongoing professional development and stay current with best practices.
• Support subcontractor administrative requirements and billing as agreed.

Skills

Registration with Psychology Board of

APS membership or equivalent

Psychological assessment & evidence‑in

Clinical documentation & EHR

Therapeutic rapport & communication

Independent caseload management

Ethics, confidentiality & legal

Medicare rebates & private billing (ad

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

BlackKat Psychology is seeking an experienced Subcontractor Psychologist to join our team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified psychologist to work flexibly whilst delivering high-quality psychological services to our clients in the East Maitland NSW area. As a subcontractor, you will have the autonomy to manage your own schedule whilst contributing to our mission of providing accessible and effective psychological care to the community. This role offers the perfect balance between professional independence and being part of a supportive, collaborative practice.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and diagnoses for clients across various presenting concerns
• Delivering evidence-based individual and group psychological interventions tailored to client needs
• Developing and implementing individualised treatment plans in consultation with clients
• Maintaining detailed and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with professional and legal standards
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals and referral sources to ensure coordinated care
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of service delivery through feedback and reflection
• Maintaining professional development and staying current with evidence-based practice
• Supporting the administrative requirements of the practice as agreed in the subcontract arrangement

What we're looking for

• Current registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and membership with the Australian Psychological Society (APS) or equivalent professional body
• Welcoming of newly registered psychologists, or those continuing into the registrar program.
• Strong knowledge of psychological assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment modalities
• Demonstrated competence in managing diverse client presentations including anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong therapeutic relationships
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and familiarity with electronic health records systems
• Sound understanding of professional ethics, confidentiality and legal obligations in psychological practice
• Ability to work independently, manage your own caseload and meet agreed service targets
• Experience with Medicare rebate claims and private health insurance billing is advantageous
• Professional liability insurance (or willingness to obtain it as required)

About us

BlackKat Psychology is a dedicated psychological services provider committed to delivering accessible, evidence-based mental health care to individuals and families in our community. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive practice environment where psychologists can deliver their best work. Our team shares a passion for helping clients achieve meaningful psychological change and improved wellbeing. We value collaboration, ongoing professional development and a person-centred approach to service delivery.

What we offer

As a subcontractor with BlackKat Psychology, you will benefit from:

• Flexibility to manage your own schedule and caseload as a subcontractor
• Access to a supportive network of experienced psychology professionals
• Opportunity to build your own client base whilst having the security of referral pathways through our practice
• Collaborative practice environment with opportunities for peer consultation and professional development
• Administrative support to streamline billing and compliance requirements
• Competitive subcontractor rates reflective of your experience and qualifications