Contracting Psychologist (Paediatrics & Neurodevelopmental Assessments)

Contracting Psychologist (Paediatrics & Neurodevelopmental Assessments) 💛

Contractor Opportunity | 1-2 days per week | Adelaide SA

About Chat Well 🌱

Chat Well Allied Health provides Speech Pathology, Autism Assessments and Counselling Services for children, young people and families. Our trusted Adelaide-based Speech Pathologists are Certified Practicing Members of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) and have an unwavering commitment to continuous professional development and staying at the forefront of the latest research to provide the highest quality care.

We believe great outcomes come from clinicians who feel valued, supported and connected, which is why we've intentionally built a warm, collaborative workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together.

We're seeking a Registered or Clinical Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team as a subcontractor for 1–2 days per week. This opportunity would suit a psychologist who is passionate about working with children and young people and has experience in paediatric and neurodevelopmental assessment. You'll have the opportunity to work collaboratively with our Speech Pathologists while providing high-quality assessment, reporting and psychological support to children and families.

You'll enjoy this role if you ✨

• Value building strong relationships with children, families and colleagues

• Are committed to neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed and culturally safe practice

• Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

• Take pride in delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessments and reports

• Appreciate flexibility while still feeling connected to a positive and supportive workplace culture

What you'll bring 🌿

Essential

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered or Clinical Psychologist

• Experience working with neurodivergent children and young people

• Strong understanding and implementation of culturally safe, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming practice

• Understanding of the NDIS, and experience working with children and families accessing NDIS supports

• Access to, or ability to obtain, external clinical supervision

• Experience with independently completing:

  • Autism assessments collaboratively with Speech Pathologists

  • ADHD assessments

  • Cognitive and intellectual assessments

  • Functional Capacity Assessments

  • Assessments of Specific Learning Disorders (including dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia)

• Ability to prepare comprehensive, evidence-based diagnostic and assessment reports in a timely manner.

• Confidence communicating with families, educators and other professionals and contributing to collaborative recommendations.

Desirable

• Experience and willingness to develop Positive Behaviour Support Plans and deliver stakeholder training

• Experience delivering group-based interventions

• Interest and skills in providing individual therapeutic support in areas such as:

  • Emotional regulation

  • Anxiety management

  • CBT and ACT

  • Parent coaching

  • Executive functioning support

  • School refusal

  • Self-esteem and confidence building

  • Transition support

  • General mental health support

What it's like to work with Chat Well 💛

We've intentionally built a workplace where clinicians feel supported and connected. While you'll enjoy the flexibility that comes with contracting, you'll also be welcomed as part of our broader team.

You'll have access to:

• Administrative support, referrals, bookings, appointment communication and client coordination

• Beautiful, well-resourced clinic environments

• Opportunities to participate in team connection, training and professional development activities where appropriate.

• A multidisciplinary team that is warm, knowledgeable, collaborative, and committed to helping each other succeed

• A culture that values kindness, professionalism, reliability, and continuous learning

At Chat Well, you're never expected to work in isolation. We genuinely enjoy supporting one another, sharing knowledge, and celebrating success together.