Registered Psychologist - Early Start Australia

About the role

Early Start Australia, part of the APM Group, is hiring a Registered Psychologist for its Hindmarsh clinic. You will join an allied health team supporting children and young people aged 0-16, working alongside families across Australia. The role is part-time.

Key responsibilities

• New client assessments: prepare using referrals and questionnaires, conduct standardised and informal assessments (e.g. WPPSI, WISC, WRAT, WRAML, ADOS, MIGDAS), give timely feedback, and issue reports within two weeks.
• Assessment, counselling and therapy: manage caseloads including complex clients, develop and adjust individualised therapy programs, and deliver services in clinic, home, school and community settings.
• Therapy programs: run initial appointments, create goal-based plans and measurable interventions, provide home and school activities, monitor progress and refer to other disciplines when needed.
• Reporting and documentation: complete clinical notes within 24 hours, provide compliant reports to stakeholders and funders, and record incidents and complaints.
• Funding and compliance: align therapy plans with available funding such as NDIS, take part in supervision and professional development, and comply with registration standards, WHS and child safety requirements.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in solution-focused therapy and early intervention.
• Understanding of individualised services and the ability to adapt them to individual needs.
• Ability to engage with children, families and external stakeholders, and to work both in a multidisciplinary team and autonomously in the community.
• Relevant psychology qualification, AHPRA registration and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• NDIS Workers Screening Check, current driver's licence and vehicle, Working with Children check (or state-specific vulnerable people registration), national police check and accredited first aid certificate.

Required skills

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Exceptional observational and report writing skills.

What we offer

• Flexible hours and compressed work options, up to 12 weeks annual leave and up to 16 weeks paid primary carer leave.
• Wellbeing support program, competitive salary plus bonus program, and relocation reimbursement up to $5,000 where applicable.
• CPD allowance, paid professional development leave, structured mentoring and leadership programs, and FIFO opportunities.
• Dedicated admin support and professional membership contribution.