Job Description
Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist
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Sydney Psychology Group is looking for an experienced and compassionate Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist to join our growing team of clinicians. We are a boutique private practice in Drummoyne, home to an experienced, professional and supportive team who work collaboratively to help individuals and families. We use evidence-based strategies to support our clients through their challenges, and we serve a wide range of clients from varying backgrounds and across the lifespan.
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This contract position offers great flexibility, including the opportunity to start slowly and build up to a volume of work you're comfortable with, all while working autonomously within a warm and supportive team environment. Our team is extremely cohesive and supportive — we genuinely look out for one another, and clinician care and wellbeing sit right alongside client care as a priority for us. We invest in everyone's individual growth and professional development, and work hard to maintain a sense of cohesiveness and positive alliance across the team.
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About Us
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Sydney Psychology Group is looking for an experienced and compassionate Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist to join our growing team of clinicians. We are a boutique private practice in Drummoyne, home to an experienced, professional and supportive team who work collaboratively to help individuals and families. We use evidence-based strategies to support our clients through their challenges, and we serve a wide range of clients from varying backgrounds and across the lifespan.
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This contract position offers great flexibility, including the opportunity to start slowly and build up to a volume of work you're comfortable with, all while working autonomously within a warm and supportive team environment. Our team is extremely cohesive and supportive — we genuinely look out for one another, and clinician care and wellbeing sit right alongside client care as a priority for us. We invest in everyone's individual growth and professional development,



and work hard to maintain a sense of cohesiveness and positive alliance across the team.
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About The Role
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We have an incredible opportunity for an experienced Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist to join our team and be part of something special. If you're looking for a role where you can do meaningful, autonomous clinical work while being genuinely supported by a close-knit team, we'd love for you to be part of it.
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Why join us?
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Peer
supervision/mentoring
with the director — complimentary supervision available if needed
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Fully managed appointment schedule and admin duties covered
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High level of autonomy & flexibility
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Supportive and understanding work environment
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Monthly workshops with experts in their field
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Regular team building events and activities
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Remote access to the diary management system
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Steady referral stream based on your
interests/preferences,
with the ability to slowly build your client base
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Work amongst a great inner west community and network
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Central location, with access to street parking and public transport
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Beautifully presented reception and consult rooms, including meditation pods for clients while they're waiting to be seen
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Active social media profile and community networking opportunities
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Attractive remuneration
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Key Responsibilities
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Provide evidence-based psychological services (assessment and therapy) to children, adolescents and/or their families, according to client need and your areas of interest
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Develop and implement individualised treatment plans tailored to each child or adolescent's developmental stage and presentation
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Incorporate play therapy and other creative, evidence-based modalities into sessions where clinically appropriate
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Work collaboratively with parents/carers, offering guidance and psychoeducation to support therapeutic progress at home
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Liaise with schools, paediatricians, GPs and allied health professionals as part of a multidisciplinary approach to care
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Monitor and review client progress, adjusting treatment plans as neededManage risk assessment and safety planning for clients presenting with higher acuity needs
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Produce clinical letters and reports for referring partners
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Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in line with AHPRA and privacy requirements
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About you
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Full registration as a psychologist with AHPRA and endorsement in Clinical Psychology
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Willingness/ability
to obtain professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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Experience working with children, adolescents and/or families, with a special interest in continuing to grow this area of your practice
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Confidence and experience working directly with families as part of the therapeutic process
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Experience in play therapy and/or other creative, evidence-based approaches suited to the presentation you're working with
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Comfort working as part of a multidisciplinary network, liaising with schools, paediatricians, GPs and allied health professionals
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Sound clinical judgement in risk assessment and safety planning
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Pursue ongoing career development and contribute ideas, content, and involvement (e.g. blogs, social media)
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Trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Interventions, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Schema Therapy, and/or EMDR
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ADHD and/or autism assessment experience highly desirable, including confidence administering standardised assessment tools
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📌 Child And Adolescent Clinical Psychologist (New South Wales)
🏢 Sydney Psychology Group
📍 New South Wales