Clinical Psychologist - Part time or Full time, employee or contractor roles

Join our Mental Health and Wellness practice in Toowoomba as a Clinical Psychologist. Work alongside a dedicated team of Psychologists, Clinical Nutritionist/Exercise Physiologist, and Administrative specialists committed to improving lives.

Position Details:

• Availability: Part-time or full-time
• Employment Type: Employee or Contractor roles
• Ideal Candidate: Enjoys directly working with clients

About Us

We are a practice founded on a philosophy of facilitating people to approach their best selves through encouragement and support.  Our culture is built on values of kindness, respect, curiosity, and encouragement. We emphasise honesty, communication, work-life balance, and teamwork. Our client-centred approach tailors services to their goals, delivering therapeutic outcomes that are empowering and transformational.

We foster a collaborative environment through case conferencing, supervision, and social activities like team lunches. Our culture of workability cultivates harmony and drives growth, adaptation, and effectiveness in all we do. We maintain a fragrance-free and smoke-free environment to respect diverse needs.

If our values resonate with you and you’re passionate about transforming lives, we’d love to meet you!

The Role

As a Clinical Psychologist, you'll plan and deliver interventions to diverse clients across the lifespan. We welcome applicants with special interests in specific populations. While we are seeking practitioners for one on one therapy interventions, practitioners with a passion for design and/or facilitation of group interventions can be provided opportunities to do this also.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based psychological assessments and strategies to clients aged 7 and older
• In rooms appointments, with some telehealth/phone appointments, as required.
• Maintain accurate electronic case notes and client records
• Write various reports, including progress summaries, discharge reports, assessment findings, and NDIS review reports
• Participate in case conferences and supervision
• Collaborate with the therapy and administration team

Remuneration

We offer both employment and contracting arrangements:

• Employee Role: Potential earnings up to $125,000 (FTE), including benefits like leave entitlements, superannuation, clinical support, supervision, and mentoring.
• Contractor Role: Competitive earnings between $107-$125 per full fee client consultation, based on a percentage split of invoices. Superannuation contributions are made for eligible contractors. Contractors must use Thrive Wellness offices for in-person sessions but have flexibility for telehealth services.

Who We Seek

We’re looking for a Clinical Psychologist who:

• Is enthusiastic and finds fulfillment in helping others
• Views challenges as opportunities for growth
• Uses creativity and initiative to apply evidence-based interventions
• Values collaboration and actively contributes to team success
• Prioritises personal well-being and self-care

Qualifications and Essential Criteria

• Required:
  • AHPRA Registered as a General Psychologist with Clinical Endorsement
  • Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent)
  • Independently meets CPD requirements set by AHPRA
  • Minimum 12 months of private practice experience
  • Medicare Provider registration (or eligibility)
  • Criminal History and Working with Children Check
  • NDIS Worker screening clearance and orientation module completion (or willingness to obtain)
  • Professional Indemnity Insurance
  • Compliance with Queensland Health guidelines and Public Health orders
  • ABN (for contractors)

Experience & Skills

• Experienced in assessing, diagnosing, and treating various presentations in adults, adolescents, children, and their families
• Proficient in delivering various evidence-based therapies within patient-centred care models in private practice settings.
• Excellent understanding of the indicated use and delivery timeframes of evidence-based therapies in private practice settings.
• Knowledgeable in mental health assessment tools and standardised outcome measures
• Demonstrated experience working with developmental, attachment and trauma informed frameworks
• Able to build rapport with clients, families, stakeholders, and colleagues
• Effective in both independent and collaborative work settings
• Good understanding of referral schemes, compliance standards and reporting requirements for various third-party funders including Workers compensation, NDIS, Medicare and DVA.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Benefits

• Above award remuneration for employees and competitive rates for contractors
• Flexible working days and hours
• 4 weeks annual leave for employees (2 weeks are over Christmas/New Year office closure), plus additional leave entitlements
• Opportunities to develop a treatment focus within interest areas
• Furnished sessional rooms
• Supportive and stable team environment
• Specialist administrative team support. Supported by administrative team who are knowledgeable in all aspects of practice management, including referral pathways, compliance, and audit requirements. They actively build and support the client relationship between clinical sessions, scheduling appointments, setting therapy expectations, and helping clients to overcome access barriers to connect in with practitioners for therapy.
• Diverse role opportunities, including group workshop facilitation
• Peer group case conferencing and supervision
• Up to 10 hours of professional supervision per year for employees
• Staff parking, kitchen, and bathroom facilities (including shower)
• PWD compliant offices with accessibility features

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