Genuine Pathway to Clinical Team Leader & In-House Supervisor
Looking for your next step in private practice?
CQ Psych Services is looking for an experienced Psychologist to join our established team in Gladstone, Central Queensland.
We offer the things that make private practice sustainable — an established referral base, exceptional administrative support, comprehensive clinical resources and templates, structured professional development, a collaborative team and a caseload model designed with burnout prevention in mind.
For the right person, this role also offers something more: a genuine pathway into Clinical Team Leadership, including responsibility for clinical supervision and team development.
Whether you're an experienced Psychologist looking for a great team to call home, or you're ready to explore the next stage of your career in clinical leadership, we'd love to hear from you.
Why CQ Psych Services?
Private practice shouldn't mean doing everything yourself.
Our clinicians are supported by an established administration and management team, comprehensive internal systems, clinical resources and templates, structured professional development and an established referral network.
We want our psychologists spending their time being psychologists — not chasing referrals, designing basic systems from scratch or carrying unnecessary administrative load.
You'll have access to:
Strong, established administrative support and referral pathways
Individual clinical and peer/group supervision
Comprehensive clinical templates, resources and practice systems
Professional development budget, structured development opportunities and regular in-house training
Burnout Prevention Caseload Model with balanced, sustainable workloads
Flexible working arrangements by agreement
Varied therapy and assessment work, with opportunities to develop or expand your clinical niche.
A collaborative, experienced clinical team with comprehensive onboarding and training
Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate
Guaranteed Christmas leave
A genuine pathway into Clinical Team Leadership, including responsibility for clinical supervision and team development
A Regional Role With Some Serious Lifestyle Perks
If you're considering relocating to Gladstone, we know the position itself is only part of the decision.
Relocation assistance may be negotiated for the right candidate, and eligible employment packages may include a Yaralla Lifestyle Membership, providing access to a range of local gyms, golf courses, Gladstone Aquatic Centre, tennis and squash facilities and Gladstone Cinemas.
Gladstone offers the advantages of regional living with the coast, beaches, fishing, boating, freshwater recreation, walking tracks and 4WD/bush adventures all within easy reach — and considerably less time spent commuting.
Your Clinical Role
You'll initially join us as an experienced Psychologist, providing psychological intervention and/or assessment according to your experience and areas of interest.
Our clinician diaries operate within our Burnout Prevention Caseload Model.




That means we actively consider more than whether there is an empty appointment in your calendar.
We monitor caseload mix and complexity, don't schedule clients outside your agreed working hours, support planned leave and recognise that sustainable clinical practice requires time for the work that happens around the client appointment too.
We also value clinician autonomy.
You won't be expected to practise exactly like the psychologist sitting next to you. We want clinicians to develop areas of interest, bring their professional strengths to the team and continue growing throughout their career.
Then, There's Where This Role Could Go
If you've pictured yourself stepping into Clinical Team Leadership, but haven't yet had the right opportunity... this could be it!
For the right person, there is a genuine opportunity to progress into our Clinical Lead role.
We're intentionally looking for an experienced clinician who could, after establishing themselves within CQ Psych Services, progress into a position supporting and developing our clinical team alongside our Director and Practice Manager.
You'll have the opportunity to first get to know our team, systems and approach to care, while we get to know your strengths, interests and leadership style. From there, we can work together to build a structured transition into clinical leadership and in-house supervision that feels right for both you and the team.
The pathway may progressively include:
Providing individual and Board-approved supervision where appropriately qualified
Mentoring and supporting psychologists and early-career clinicians
Providing clinical consultation and support with complex presentations
Supporting onboarding and clinician development
Contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement
Identifying and supporting professional development needs
Supporting students and provisional psychologists undertaking placement
Working alongside the Director and Practice Manager on clinical team and service development
As these responsibilities grow, dedicated non-client time would form part of the role.
Clinical leadership and supervision are meaningful responsibilities, and we believe they need appropriate time and space to be done well. We value sustainable workloads and would structure the clinical caseload accordingly.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for an experienced psychologist who has developed genuine depth across their clinical career and is ready to bring that experience into a team.
You'll have:
Full registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA
Substantial post-registration experience as a practising psychologist
Broad experience across client presentations and varying levels of complexity




Solid clinical judgement and evidence-based practice
Confidence navigating risk, professional boundaries, referral pathways and multidisciplinary care
Strong understanding of clinical documentation, ethical practice and professional responsibilities
Experience working collaboratively within a clinical team
Strong professional communication skills
The maturity to navigate challenging clinical and professional conversations
An understanding of the systems and processes that sit around quality clinical care
A genuine interest in supporting the development of other clinicians
Approximately five or more years of post-registration experience will be highly regarded, although we'll consider the depth and breadth of your experience rather than assessing suitability by years alone.
Previous experience in supervision, mentoring, team development or clinical leadership will be highly regarded.
For applicants interested in progressing into the Clinical Lead role and providing formal supervision, appropriate Psychology Board of Australia-approved supervisor status would be required prior to taking on formal supervision responsibilities.
About Us
CQ Psych Services is an established psychology practice based in Gladstone, Central Queensland.
Our vision is to be our community's leading and most trusted provider of innovative, compassionate and personalised mental health care.
We care about quality clinical work — but we care just as much about creating an environment in which good clinicians can actually sustain that work.
Our team works collaboratively across clinical, administration and management functions, with clear systems and support around the work clinicians provide.
We've also been recognised within our local business community, including winning the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Best in Business Award for Innovation in ****. We've received a number of awards and nominations across health, leadership, professional services and customer service categories over subsequent years.
But awards aren't what will determine whether you'll enjoy working here.
The team, our culture, the support, sound systems, client diversity, the clinical autonomy and the chance to keep growing probably will.
What Our Team Says
"The thing I enjoy the most about CQ Psych Services is that it's a very friendly work environment - our team culture is amazing! I also value the balance of support and a sense of autonomy and independence."
Kate – Administration Officer:
"Working at CQ Psych Services is an amazing opportunity and experience. The values, professionalism and integrity mean that we are able to provide the highest quality of care for our clients, whilst still being able to manage a wonderful work/life balance. Burnout prevention and support is managed beautifully, and I love being a part of this incredible team."
Nina – Provisional Psychologist:
"I feel very valued and appreciated at CQ Psych Services. There is so much support! I've achieved so much already since starting my internship here and I'm excited to continue my growth with the CQ Psych Services team."
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📌 Psychologist (Gladstone Central)
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