Registered Psychologist- Child & Adolescent

Registered Psychologist - Child and Adolescent focus

(Independant Contractor)

Location: Caringbah, Sydney South
Contract Type: Independant Contractor
Compensation: $155- up to $170 / hour.

About Us:

Shire Child Psychology is a respected private practice focused on providing high-quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, supportive environment where young clients can receive the care they need to thrive.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Psychologist to join our practice as an independent contractor. The successful candidate will work exclusively with children, adolescents and their caregivers, offering a range of assessments, therapy/intervention, and support to help them overcome emotional, developmental, behavioural, and psychological challenges. As a contractor, you will have the flexibility to set your own schedule while benefiting from the reputation and steady referral flow of an established practice.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations for children and adolescents.

- Develop and implement individualised treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs.

- Provide individual, group, and or family therapy sessions.

- Address a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, behavioural concerns, trauma, social skill difficulties and low self-esteem.

- Experience in supporting children and adolescents with Autism, including PDA profiles, ADHD, Downs Syndrome, Anxiety and/or Depression, ODD, Specific Learning Disorders,



Developmental Delays and or Intellectual Developmental Disorder.

- Collaborate with parents, educators, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

- Maintain detailed and confidential client records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.

- Participate in team meetings or case consultations as needed.

Requirements:

- AHPRA Registration as a Registered Psychologist.

- 3+ years clinical experience working with children and adolescents post registration.

- Proven experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical setting.

- Medicare provider number, or ability to obtain one.

- Solid knowledge of child development and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.

- Values evidence-based, neuroaffirming and developmentally appropriate practice

- Enjoys collaborating with families, schools and other health professionals

- Is warm, approachable and able to build strong relationships with children and adolescents

- Public liability and Professional indemnity insurance (required for all contractors).

Benefits:

- Flexible working hours and the ability to set your own schedule.

- Access to spacious, warm and inviting office space, administrative support, and client referrals.

- Opportunities to collaborate with a team of professionals, including board approved supervisors.

- Support in maintaining and building a client base.

- Freedom to focus on clinical work without the burden of managing a practice.

Application Deadline: 5th November 2026

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📌 Registered Psychologist- Child & Adolescent (Sydney)
🏢 Shire Child Psychology
📍 Sydney