Psychologist – (Child, Family & Adult) | Merewether, Newcastle
Award-Winning Multidisciplinary Clinic | $120,000–$165,000 FTE
Join a Team Where Psychology Meets Integrative Medicine
CK Health & Wellbeing (Hunter Business Awards 2020 Micro Business of the Year) is seeking an experienced psychologist with expertise or strong interest in child and family psychology who understands that mental health doesn't exist in isolation from physical health.
You'll work alongside other EMDR-certified psychologists, naturopaths, and an integrative GP in this multi modality clinic.
If you want a team that values you and allows you to work at your pace then this is the role for you,
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About You
You're a Registered Psychologist (or Clinical Psychologist) with:
Essential:
* 2-5+ years clinical experience (AHPRA registered)
* Training in evidence-based modalities: CBT, ACT, play therapy, or trauma-focused therapies
* Experience with children, adolescents, and families OR strong interest in developing this specialty
* Curiosity about the connections between mental health, inflammation, gut health, and chronic illness across the lifespan
* Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
Highly Valued:
* Experience working with children (anxiety, ADHD, ASD, behavioural issues, school refusal)
* Family therapy or systemic therapy training
* EMDR certification or willingness to train (we support professional development)
* Understanding of developmental psychology and age-appropriate interventions
* ASD assessment experience/ADOS Training
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What Makes Us Different
Clinical Autonomy + Support
Work independently with your caseload while having access to peer consultation, multidisciplinary insights, and regular in-house peer supervision. You're trusted to do what you do best, with backup when you need it.
Caseload Aligned with Your Interests
Whether you specialise in child and family work, trauma, chronic disease psychology, or prefer a mixed caseload across ages, we'll build your schedule around your strengths and development goals. If you're experienced with adults but want to grow your child/family skills, we'll support that development.
Evidence-Based
We're research-driven and outcomes-focused. If you value clinical evidence and practical interventions over pseudoscience, you'll fit right in.
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What We Offer
Competitive Salary: $120,000–$165,000 FTE (based on experience)
Professional Development: Funding for agreed programs (EMDR training, play therapy, specialised courses)
Peer Support: Regular in-house peer support and case consultation
Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours hours/week, room to grow)
Give Back Program: Support clients with our in house reduced fee program available for those who may not otherwise access care (optional)
Staff Perks: 15% discount on in-house herbs and supplements
Award-Winning Team: Join a nationally recognised clinic (Hunter Business Awards 2020)
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Your Day-to-Day
* Provide evidence-based psychological therapy for children, adolescents, families, and adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioural issues, PTSD, chronic disease, and complex health presentations
* Work with families navigating childhood chronic illness, neurodevelopmental conditions, or adjustment challenges
* Collaborate (optional) in multidisciplinary discussions with in house naturopaths and integrative GP on cases where physical and mental health intersect (e.g., gut issues impacting childhood anxiety, autoimmune conditions affecting teen mood)
* Manage Medicare Mental Health Care Plans and maintain communication with referring GPs, paediatricians, and schools
* Build therapeutic relationships with engaged, motivated clients and families seeking root-cause solutions
* Shape your role to fit your clinical interests and development goals
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The Ideal Candidate
You're an experienced, evidence-driven psychologist who gets curious when you see connections between physical and mental health across all life stages.
You understand that a child's anxiety isn't just "in their head"—it might be connected to inflammation, food sensitivities, or gut dysbiosis. You're open to collaborating with naturopaths who can address these physical factors while you provide psychological support.
You value collaboration over competition. You want to work with practitioners who share knowledge openly, challenge each other respectfully, and genuinely care about patient outcomes across all ages.
You're not looking for a traditional private practice where you work in isolation—you want to be part of a team that integrates expertise for better outcomes for individuals and families.
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Common Presentations You'll Work With
Children & Adolescents:
* Anxiety, depression, school refusal
* ADHD, ASD, behavioural challenges
* Childhood trauma and attachment issues
* Chronic illness adjustment (eczema, asthma, autoimmune conditions, digestive disorders)
* Family conflict and parenting support
Adults:
* Chronic disease psychology (cancer, autoimmune, chronic pain)
* Trauma, PTSD, complex trauma
* Anxiety, depression, eating disorders
* Gut-brain axis presentations (IBS, IBD with mental health comorbidity)
Families:
* Parent-child relationship difficulties
* Family adjustment to chronic illness
* Parenting strategies for neurodivergent children
* Sibling dynamics and family systems work
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Location & Hours
Merewether, Newcastle NSW (with tele-health for regional families)
10-35 hours per week, flexible scheduling as desired
Modern clinic facilities with child-friendly therapy rooms
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How to Apply
Send your CV and a brief cover letter addressing:
1. Your experience with (or interest in developing) child and family psychology
2. What attracts you to integrative, multidisciplinary mental health care
3. An example of how you've collaborated with other healthcare providers or worked with complex presentations
Email:
Confidential chat: ask for Paul or Cody)
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Applications close: Saturday 31st January 2026