Child and Adolescent Psychologist – Manly Minds, Northern Beaches

Independent contractor | 2 Days | Children under 18 years

www.manlyminds.com.au 

About us 

Manly Minds is a supportive, growing child, teen and family psychology practice in the heart of Manly. We are a team of three psychologists, and demand for our children’s services means we are expanding.

We offer evidence-based, family-centred care, within a warm, beautiful beachside environment. The practice is led by Dr Amy Willinge, Clinical Psychologist, who has more than 20 years' experience running a busy private practice, focused on best patient care and positive colleagial relationships.  

The role

We are looking for a Child and Teen Psychologist to work with children aged 4 years - 18 years, and their families. You will see children with a range of presentations, including:

• Anxiety, worry and school refusal
• Emotional regulation and behaviour
• ADHD, autism and other neurodevelopmental presentations
• Social difficulties and friendship issues
• Adjustment to family change

Parent work and collaboration with schools, GPs and paediatricians are central to how we work. 

What we offer

• A steady referral flow, with clients booked into your calendar for you
• Full administrative support, including centralised billing and Medicare claiming through Halaxy
• Purpose-designed rooms, including a play therapy room
• A supportive, collegial team, with access to senior clinical consultation
• Shared clinical resources, templates and handouts
• Flexible days to suit you with a genuine focus on work/life balance

Selection criteria

Essential

1. General registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA
2. Eligibility for a Medicare provider number
3. A current ABN, or willingness to obtain one, as this is a contractor role
4. A current NSW Working with Children Check
5. Your own professional indemnity insurance
6. Demonstrated experience in assessing and treating children under 14
7. Skill in evidence-based interventions for children, such as CBT, parent-focused approaches and play-based or developmentally adapted therapies
8. Confidence working with parents and carers as active partners in treatment
9. Strong written skills for clinical notes, reports and correspondence with GPs, paediatricians and schools
10. A commitment to ethical, child-safe practice and to ongoing professional development

Desirable

1. Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical, Educational and Developmental, or Counselling Psychology
2. Experience with neurodevelopmental assessment, including ADHD and autism
3. Familiarity with Halaxy or a similar practice management system
4. Available for at least one day per week, including after-school hours

How to apply

Please email the following to [email protected] 

• A cover letter that briefly addresses the essential selection criteria
• Your CV
• The names of two professional referees