Psychologist | Health Psychologist | Children, Adolescents & Adults 2-4 days p/w

Exciting opportunity to expand your skillset, grow as a clinician, and develop expertise in a specialised and rapidly evolving field.

Are you a psychologist who wants the independence of private practice with the support and connection of a team that values growth, learning, wellbeing, and meaningful patient care?

We welcome psychologists who value the shared expertise of a collaborative team across Melbourne, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. We currently have space for 1–2 practitioners to join our Melbourne clinic based in Kew East .

We value long-term commitment and alignment with our mission to help clients achieve lasting change. With strong referral pathways and a full waiting list, you'll quickly build a rewarding caseload.

Develop expertise in one of the fastest-growing and most interesting areas of psychology. Gut-brain therapies, including gut-directed hypnotherapy and CBT, are supported by international gastroenterology guidelines and decades of clinical research.

With strong clinical evidence demonstrating meaningful improvements in gastrointestinal symptoms for many patients, you’ll have the opportunity to see the tangible impact of your work, often within a relatively short treatment program of 6–10 weeks.

This is a rewarding opportunity to broaden your clinical skill set, develop specialist expertise and grow as a practitioner in the rapidly evolving field of gut-brain psychology.

About The Gut Centre

Founded by Clinical Psychologist Dr Jim Kantidakis, with over 18 years of experience, The Gut Centre brings together clinical expertise with a compassionate, personalised approach. We support adults, adolescents and children living with IBS and complex gastrointestinal conditions through evidence-based care, including gut-directed hypnotherapy, CBT and ACT.

The Gut Centre was created to be a place where clinicians can thrive, clinically, professionally, and personally. Jim has built a passionate team dedicated to helping clients improve their gut health and overall well-being. We believe the best therapy happens when clinicians feel supported, connected, and valued.

About The Role

Approx.



2-4 days per week with a flexible start date , November start or early 2027.

- We support patients experiencing: Gut–brain interaction disorders e.g. IBS, functional gut symptoms (bloating, nausea, abdominal pain, reflux, dyspepsia), and IBD counselling.

- Working with diverse clinical presentations including comorbid anxiety, depression, trauma, and a range of health and gut-related disorders, including disordered eating (including ARFID)

- Associated chronic health conditions, health anxiety, stress management, and general mental health concerns

- Provide therapy to adults, adolescents and children from 4 years old

- Deliver evidence-based therapies including CBT, gut-directed hypnotherapy, ACT and other gut-focused therapies

- Experience in hypnotherapy is not required. Training in gut-directed hypnotherapy is provided as part of your introduction to the role.

- Work with a consistent caseload of gut–brain presentations

- Provide sessions in-person and via telehealth

Why This Role

- Work within a defined clinical area with strong and growing demand

- See meaningful patient progress and outcomes

- Build depth in health psychology, chronic illness and mind–body work

- Be part of a team-oriented, warm and supportive clinical team

Our Approach

- Evidence-based care grounded in scientific research

- Person-centred treatment, recognising the importance of connection and engagement

- A commitment to ongoing learning, clinical excellence and innovation

Who This Role Is For

This position is suited to psychologists who:

- Have experience or a strong interest in health psychology, chronic illness, pain management or mind–body conditions

- Are seeking along-term role in private practice

- Prefer to develop depth in a focused clinical area rather than remain a generalist

Working Arrangement

This is a contractor role.



Our focus is on creating a structure that supports long-term clinical development, consistency, and integration within the team.

Important

We are building a team of clinicians committed to long-term development in gut–brain therapy and health psychology.

This role is not designed as a short-term training or transition position, and may not suit those planning to move into independent practice in the near future.

Requirements

- AHPRA registration (Clinical Psychologist or Registered Psychologist)

- Experience with CBT, ACT or other evidence-based therapies

- Interest in gastrointestinal conditions or health psychology

Why Join Us

We’re passionate about delivering the highest standard of care while creating a workplace that’s flexible, supportive, and genuinely enjoyable.

What we offer

- Onboarding & Training – Receive specialised training in gut-directed psychotherapies.
- Expert Mentoring – Access mentoring sessions with Dr Jim Kantidakis.
- Ongoing Professional Development – Benefit from clinical observation, PD nights, guest speakers, and external experts.
- No Admin – Our dedicated reception team handles all referrals, billing and admin tasks.
- Flexible Work Options – Choose full days or hours to fit your lifestyle.
- Supportive Team Culture – A collaborative environment that values both team and patient well-being.

Our culture is built on

- Respect & Support
- Professionalism with warmth and humour
- Health & Well-being
- Growth & Development through shared learning and feedback

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

- An AHPRA-registered Psychologist eligible for Medicare

- Interested in health psychology and the gut–brain connection

- Open to completing short training in gut-directed hypnotherapy

- Motivated to keep learning, growing, and delivering excellence in patient care

- Looking to contribute to a collegial, supportive, and positive team environment

- Able to commit to approximately 2 or up to 4 days per week

- It is a bonus but not a requirement if you have experience in health and working with children and adolescents

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📌 Psychologist | Working with Children, Adolescents & Adults | 2-4 days p/week (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne