Subcontractor Psychologist

United Care Network

Northern and Western Melbourne

Pay: $110–$130 per billable hour, depending on experience

Work type: Subcontractor | Flexible hours | Mobile and telehealth services

About United Care Network

United Care Network provides person-centred and evidence-based support to participants of all ages. We deliver services in homes, schools, childcare centres and community settings across Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs.

Our approach focuses on empowering individuals and families through practical, collaborative and strengths-based support.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced psychologist to join our growing team as a subcontractor. The psychologist will provide assessment, intervention and capacity-building support to children, adolescents and adults, including NDIS participants.

The caseload can be tailored, where possible, to your experience, preferred locations and availability.

Key responsibilities

- Conduct psychological assessments and initial consultations.
- Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions.
- Support participants experiencing anxiety, emotional-regulation difficulties, developmental disability, autism, ADHD, trauma or behavioural concerns.
- Develop individualised goals and intervention plans.
- Provide practical strategies and education to participants, families and carers.
- Prepare progress notes, reports and NDIS supporting documentation.
- Collaborate with families, schools, support coordinators and allied health professionals.
- Monitor participant outcomes and regularly review intervention strategies.
- Maintain ethical, professional and NDIS-compliant practices.
- Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, incidents and changes in risk.

Qualifications and experience

Applicants must have





- General registration as a psychologist with AHPRA.
- Relevant qualifications in psychology.
- Experience providing psychological assessment and intervention.
- Strong written communication and report-writing skills.
- An understanding of person-centred, trauma-informed, culturally responsive and neuroaffirming practice.
- Experience supporting NDIS participants or people with disability is highly regarded.
- The ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Essential requirements The successful applicant must hold or obtain:
- Current AHPRA registration.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
- Victorian Employee Working with Children Check.
- National Police Check.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate.
- Valid Australian driver’s licence.
- Access to a reliable, registered and comprehensively insured vehicle.
- Australian working rights.
- Current ABN and capacity to provide tax invoices.
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
- Personal accident or income-protection insurance.
- Two professional referees.

What we offer
- Competitive subcontractor rate of $110–$130 per billable hour.
- Payment for approved report writing and non-face-to-face work.
- Travel reimbursement under agreed arrangements.
- Adaptable working days and hours.
- A caseload tailored to your preferred locations and availability.
- Administrative and referral support.
- Opportunities for mobile and telehealth service delivery.
- Collaboration with allied health and early intervention professionals.
- A supportive and professional working environment.

Pay: $110.00 – $130.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 10.0 per week

Benefits

- Travel reimbursement

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Deanside VIC

📌 Psychologist (Deanside)
🏢 United Care Network
📍 Deanside