About the role

We are seeking a passionate Child and Adolescent Psychologist to join our dedicated team at the Hunter Children's Clinics in Newcastle, NSW. This is a permanent part-time position offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and adolescents in our community.

What you'll be doing

• Providing high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions for children and adolescents with a range of emotional, behavioural and developmental difficulties

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including paediatricians, speech therapists and occupational therapists, to deliver comprehensive care

• Developing and implementing tailored treatment plans to address the unique needs of each client

• Conducting individual therapy sessions to support the overall wellbeing of the child or adolescent

• Maintaining detailed case notes and providing progress reports to referring practitioners

• Participating in ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in child and adolescent psychology

What we're looking for

• Registered as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Minimum of 2 years' experience providing psychological services to children and adolescents

• Strong clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based intervention techniques

• Experience administering WISC-V, WPPSI-IV, ADOS-2, and other relevant psychometric assessments

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team

• A commitment to providing compassionate, family-centred care

• Acceptance and validation of the particular strengths and needs of each individual engaging with our clinic

What we offer

At Hunter Children's Clinics', we are dedicated to supporting the professional and personal growth of our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including:

- Competitive remuneration
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- A collaborative and supportive team environment

About us

Hunter Children's Clinics is a leading provider of medical, mental health, and neurodevelopment services for children and adolescents in the Hunter region. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of children within the Hunter Region. With a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to innovation, we are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the families we serve.

Our core values are:

• Quality

• Respect

• Accountability

• Lifelong Learning