We're Hiring: Registered Psychologist

Independent Contractor | 2 Days per Week | Pakenham, VIC

A supportive practice. Clinical independence. Meaningful therapeutic work.

The Psychological Pause is a growing private psychology practice in Pakenham, with a strong reputation for providing thoughtful, trauma-informed psychological care to adults.

We're looking for a warm, experienced and engaged Registered Psychologist to join our small, supportive team for two days per week.

We believe good therapy is about more than applying techniques. It's about understanding the person, building meaningful therapeutic relationships and working with the underlying patterns that contribute to emotional and psychological difficulties.

We're particularly interested in a psychologist who enjoys working with complexity, understands the importance of the therapeutic relationship and takes an integrative, formulation-led approach to therapy.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a psychologist who:

• Has a strong foundation in counselling psychology and an interest in working therapeutically with adults.

• Understands trauma-informed practice and the importance of safety, attachment and the therapeutic relationship.

• Is confident developing individualised formulations and working beyond symptom management.

• Has training and experience in EMDR, particularly for trauma-related presentations.

• Ideally has experience or a strong interest in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic approaches, Schema or Emotion-Focussed Therapy.

• Is comfortable working independently while enjoying the connection and support of a small team.

• Brings warmth, curiosity, professionalism and a genuine interest in ongoing clinical development.

EMDR training and experience are highly desirable, given the nature of our trauma-focused work.

What We Offer

Flexibility and independence

Choose the two days that suit you, with autonomy over your clinical practice, therapeutic approach and working schedule.

A supportive team environment

Join a small, welcoming team of psychologists who value collaboration, professional respect and good conversations about therapy.

Comprehensive administrative support

Our administration team manages enquiries, bookings, rebates, general practice administration, allowing you to focus on your clinical work.

An established practice

Benefit from an established referral network, a growing reputation within the community and a practice known for its trauma-informed approach.

A comfortable clinical environment

Work from welcoming, professionally furnished consulting rooms designed to create a calm and comfortable therapeutic space.

Professional connection

Opportunities for clinical discussion, collaboration and support while maintaining your independence as a practitioner.

About The Psychological Pause

The Psychological Pause is an adult-focused psychology practice offering individualised, evidence-informed psychological therapy.

Our work integrates contemporary psychological approaches, including ACT, EMDR, IFS-informed parts work, attachment-based therapy, Schema Therapy, or Emotional Focused Therapy, and somatic approaches.

We value curiosity over judgement, understanding over labels, and therapeutic relationships that allow meaningful and lasting change.

We're not looking for someone who practises exactly as we do. We value different perspectives, clinical experience and individual therapeutic styles. What matters is a shared commitment to thoughtful, ethical and compassionate psychological care.

Position Details

Location: Pakenham, Victoria
Position: Independent Contractor
Days: 2 days per week, flexible choice of days
Client group: Adults (18+)
Remuneration: Competitive percentage-based contractor arrangement, discussed during the recruitment process.

Interested in Joining Us?

We'd love to hear from psychologists who are looking for a practice where they can work independently, feel supported and enjoy the work they do.

Please send your CV and a brief introduction outlining your clinical experience, therapeutic interests and preferred working days.

The Psychological Pause
Therapy for humans, not problems.