Child and Adolescent Psychologist
- Provide psychological services to children aged 4-18 years.
- Collaborate with parents, schools, and healthcare professionals.
- Utilise evidence-based interventions for various psychological presentations.
Child and Adolescent Psychologist – Manly Minds, Northern Beaches
Independent contractor
- 2 Days
- Children under 18 years
About us
Manly Minds is a supportive, growing child, teen and family psychology practice in the heart of Manly. We are a team of three psychologists, and demand for our children’s services means we are expanding.
We offer evidence-based, family-centred care, within a warm, beautiful beachside environment. The practice is led by Dr Amy Willinge, Clinical Psychologist, who has more than 20 years' experience running a busy private practice, focused on best patient care and positive colleagial relationships.
The role
We are looking for a Child and Teen Psychologist to work with children aged 4 years - 18 years, and their families. You will see children with a range of presentations, including:
- Anxiety, worry and school refusal
- Emotional regulation and behaviour
- ADHD, autism and other neurodevelopmental presentations
- Social difficulties and friendship issues
- Adjustment to family change
Parent work and collaboration with schools, GPs and paediatricians are central to how we work.
What we offer
- A steady referral flow, with clients booked into your calendar for you
- Full administrative support, including centralised billing and Medicare claiming through Halaxy
- Purpose-designed rooms, including a play therapy room
- A supportive, collegial team, with access to senior clinical consultation
- Shared clinical resources, templates and handouts
- Flexible days to suit you with a genuine focus on work/life balance
Selection criteria
Essential
- General registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA
- Eligibility for a Medicare provider number
- A current ABN, or willingness to obtain one, as this is a contractor role
- A current NSW Working with Children Check
- Your own professional indemnity insurance
- Demonstrated experience in assessing and treating children under 14
- Skill in evidence-based interventions for children, such as CBT, parent-focused approaches and play-based or developmentally adapted therapies
- Confidence working with parents and carers as active partners in treatment
- Strong written skills for clinical notes, reports and correspondence with GPs, paediatricians and schools
- A commitment to ethical, child-safe practice and to ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical, Educational and Developmental, or Counselling Psychology
- Experience with neurodevelopmental assessment, including ADHD and autism
- Familiarity with Halaxy or a similar practice management system
- Available for at least one day per week, including after-school hours
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