Relationship Psychologist at Luma Room - Brunswick
Location:
Brunswick
Role Type:
Independent Clinician
Hours:
Flexible (Ideally 3+ days/evenings per week)
Luma Room is a warm, non-judgemental, and collaborative relationship therapy practice based on Wurundjeri land in Brunswick. We offer informed relationship therapy to couples+ who seek to explore and understand their inner and outer worlds. We value a holistic approach to wellbeing and aim to provide a safe space for people to nurture their connections. Our practice is dedicated to evidence-based practice, tailored to each unique presentation.
Luma Room is an LGBTQIA+ friendly space and welcomes all cultural backgrounds and relationship structures. Launched in May ****, we now have opportunities for therapists to join our passionate collective of couples+ clinicians at our relationship therapy hub in Brunswick. We are at an exciting time of growth and look forward to connecting with those who would like to grow with us!
Position Description
We strive to support you in having a balanced, fulfilling, flexible, and inspiring career at Luma Room. The role involves engaging in ongoing relationship therapy with couples+ (which may include some individual sessions at times). Sessions are typically 50 minutes or can take the form of longer therapy intensives. You will act as an independent clinician, with Luma Room operating to support our collective of dedicated couples+ therapists. In this role, you will have access to peer supervision, training opportunities, and will practice from our spacious rooms in Brunswick. Balance flexibility and autonomy within the context of a supportive private practice.



Choose hours that suit you and have agency over your caseload.
Responsibilities
Assessment
Assessing relational dynamics, individual, and contextual factors
Rapport building
Developing collaborative formulations
Using psychometric measures as appropriate
Treatment
Delivering client-centred, team-oriented, evidence-based treatment for couples+ for relationship-related challenges
Facilitating 50-minute or intensive therapy sessions
Managing risk where necessary, making appropriate referrals, and understanding and complying with mandatory reporting
Ability to work in person or via Telehealth
Administration and Communication
Maintaining clinical case notes
Communicating with other parties (e.g., individual psychologists, GPs) as necessary and with client consent
Writing professional assessment reports and support letters as necessary
Responding to client and care team emails in a timely manner
Consulting where necessary
Liaising with practice colleagues regarding matters such as your availability and caseload
Advantages of Working at Luma Room
Access to peer supervision
Training opportunities and shared resources
Potential to be involved in research (if interested)
Potential to be involved in therapy retreats, date nights, and workshops (if interested)
A business model that values balance and clinician wellbeing




A workplace dedicated to evidence-based practice and innovation
Administration support
Options to work remotely via Telehealth
Joining the team at an exciting time of growth
Operating out of light-filled, architect-designed therapy rooms
Being a part of the community at Luma Room as well as The Nightingale, which includes onsite amenities like Osoi cafe, a sauna, and a meditation studio
About You
Current AHPRA registration as a psychologist
Dedication to independent ongoing learning and reflective practice
A warm, non-judgmental, curious, and collaborative therapeutic approach
Ability to work independently and as a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-care practices in place
Dedication to an evidence-based approach
Clinical experience working with relationships/couples+
Training in relevant areas of practice (e.g., Gottman, schema therapy for couples, emotion-focused therapy, sex therapy, CBCT, IFS for couples)
Adherence to the AHPRA code of conduct, Australian Psychological Society (APS) code of ethics, or other relevant standards of practice
Completed relevant tertiary education for the role
Progressive and inclusive mindset
Understanding of trauma-informed practice
Bonus but Not Essential
Availability to work after hours (e.g., 5pm-9pm) or weekends (higher pay available for these hours)
Knowledge of a number of modalities including IFS, schema therapy, Gottman, attachment theory, emotion-focused therapy, CBCT for a tailored approach
Clinical endorsement/confidence with presentations involving mental health
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📌 Relationship Psychologist At Luma Room - Brunswick (Melbourne)
🏢 The Australian Psychological Society
📍 Melbourne