Registered Psychologist | Essendon | Carlton - Part Time

Schema Therapy Institute Australia

Essendon/ Carlton Melbourne VIC

Psychology

Part time, minimum three days per week

Schema Therapy Institute Australia is a prestigious and progressive private psychology practice with locations across Victoria. We are leaders in Schema Therapy and integrative psychological care, with a strong culture of collaboration, clinical excellence, professional development, and genuine support.

We are looking for Registered Psychologists to join our Essendon and Carlton teams for a minimum of three days per week.

You do not need several years of post registration experience to apply. We welcome psychologists at different stages of their careers, provided you are fully registered with AHPRA, or will be fully registered before commencing work with STIA.

This is an opportunity to join a highly supportive clinical workplace, develop your skills, work with an interesting and varied caseload, and benefit from an attractive incentive structure that allows you to increase your earnings while retaining the security and benefits of being an employee rather than a contractor.

What is in it for you

At Schema Therapy Institute Australia, you will work alongside highly respected clinicians, including Dr Rita Younan, one of Australia’s few Certified Schema Therapy Trainers and Supervisors, as well as senior clinicians, professors, and in house psychiatry experts.

You will have strong clinical, intake, and administrative support, allowing you to focus on providing excellent therapy and developing as a clinician.

Why you will love working with us

- Be part of a highly regarded psychology practice with a strong national reputation.
- Access advanced training and supervision in Schema Therapy, EMDR, CBT, and related approaches.
- Work alongside senior clinicians who value collaboration and shared clinical thinking.




- Benefit from dedicated clinical leadership and management support.
- Receive strong intake and administration support so you can focus on clinical work.
- Benefit from in house psychiatry and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Enjoy reasonable KPIs that prioritise quality of care and sustainable clinical work.
- Benefit from an attractive incentive structure that allows you to increase your earnings while remaining an employee rather than a contractor.
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements and on site parking.

About the Saturday shift This position requires a minimum of three working days per week, with one of your regular working days being Saturday.

STIA is in high demand and we currently have very limited room availability at our Essendon and Carlton clinic. As a result, one of the available working days for this position must be Saturday.

Saturday appointments are also in high demand from clients and can provide a more consistent caseload,

Working Saturday also gives you the opportunity to have a regular weekday away from work, making appointments, errands, family commitments.

If you are unable to work Saturdays on an ongoing basis, please do not apply for this particular position.

About the role

You will provide individual psychological therapy to clients presenting with a broad range of mental health concerns.

Our practice has particular expertise in trauma informed care, Schema Therapy, personality pathology, and longer term therapeutic work, but you do not need to already be an expert in Schema Therapy to join us.

We are looking for clinicians who are thoughtful, curious,



grounded, cooperative, and committed to continuing to develop their clinical skills.

The role is based at our Essendon and Carlton clinic and requires at least three working days per week, including Saturday. Morning and afternoon working arrangements may be available, with the potential for some telehealth.

Key selection criteria

Essential

- Full registration as a psychologist with AHPRA before commencing work with STIA.
- Applicants who are imminently eligible for full registration are welcome to apply, provided registration will be completed before they commence work with STIA.
- A Medicare Provider Number, or eligibility to obtain one before commencing clinical work.
- Robust written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to provide individual psychological therapy and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
- Availability to work at least three days per week, including Saturday.

Desirable but not essential

- Clinical endorsement.
- EMDR training.
- Schema Therapy training.
- Experience working with trauma, personality pathology, or other complex presentations.

How to apply Please submit your resume and a cover letter telling us a little about yourself, your preferred working days and hours, and your estimated travel time to our Essendon / Carlton clinics.

Please also confirm that you are available to work Saturdays as one of your regular working days.

Remuneration

Salary from $80,000 to $140,000 plus OTE per annum, calculated on a pro rata basis and dependent on clinical experience.

Our incentive structure provides clinicians with the opportunity to earn additional income based on their clinical activity while retaining the security and benefits of employment with STIA.

📌 Registered Psychologist (Essendon)
🏢 Schema Therapy Institute Australia
📍 Essendon