Psychologist – Parkerville Allied Health Services
Parkerville Children and Youth Care
Locations: Midland | Armadale | Rockingham | Parkerville Campus
Flexible Hours (6am–8pm) | Part of a New Allied Health Social Enterprise
Be part of something new. Build something meaningful.
The salary will be market related – and based on experience.
Applications close 14 July. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated deadline should an appointment be made.
Parkerville Children and Youth Care is establishing a new, purpose-driven allied health fee for service to meet the urgent needs of children and young people in our therapeutic programs. This new social enterprise has been designed to overcome significant barriers to accessing allied health services for children impacted by trauma, including long waitlists, a lack of specialist providers, and limited flexibility in service delivery.
We are seeking a registered Psychologist who is passionate about early intervention, trauma-informed care, and delivering life-changing support to children and young people who have experienced significant adversity.
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About Parkerville Children and Youth Care
For over 121 years, Parkerville CYC has been advocating for and supporting vulnerable children, young people, and families across Western Australia. Our programs combine therapeutic, education, and out-of-home care approaches to ensure each child feels safe, connected, and supported. Our new service is an extension of that commitment – designed to remove systemic barriers and deliver responsive, wraparound care.
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About the Role
As a key clinician in this new multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychological services to children and young people (ages 0–18) in flexible settings.
You will work as part of a collaborative allied health team that includes Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Dietitians, with a shared commitment to improving outcomes for children who have experienced complex trauma, developmental delays, or disability.
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Key Responsibilities
•Conduct comprehensive trauma-informed psychological assessments and develop individualised treatment plans.
•Deliver individual, group, and family-based therapy using best-practice interventions.
•Support crisis intervention and risk management, including assessments for self-harm or suicidality.
•Provide reports and recommendations for care teams, schools, child protection, and other external stakeholders.
•Work in close consultation with internal Parkerville teams, external clinicians, schools, families, and carers.
•Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to continuous service improvement, resource development, and professional learning initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
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•Fully registered with AHPRA as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (not provisional).
•2–5 years’ experience working with children and young people in clinical settings.
•Experience in psychological assessment, trauma-informed intervention, and care planning.
•Knowledge of child development, trauma, attachment theory, and the out-of-home care context.
•Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
•Commitment to working with First Nations children and families and culturally diverse communities.
•Valid driver's licence and ability to travel between service sites.
Desirable:
•Experience working within education or out-of-home care systems.
•Familiarity with protective behaviours frameworks and child safety practices.
•Skills in delivering therapy flexibly, including telehealth and home/school-based sessions.
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What We Offer:
•A pioneering role within a brand-new, purpose-led service making a tangible impact.
•Flexibility to deliver services between 6am and 8pm across varied locations.
•Collaborative, inclusive workplace culture grounded in Parkerville’s values and ChildSafe commitment.
•Supportive clinical supervision and a multidisciplinary allied health team environment.
•Ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain registration and grow your practice.
•Long-term vision to expand services to external referrals and build a sustainable, trauma-informed allied health enterprise.
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Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people through evidence-based psychological care, we’d love to hear from you. Applications close 14 July.
Parkerville CYC is a ChildSafe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.