Psychologist – Independent Contractor | Telehealth | Flexible Caseload

Independent Contractor | Telehealth | Flexible Caseload

RippleAbility | Company based in Mandurah Peel WA | Telehealth (WA & Australia wide)
Independent Contractor position – not an employment position

About RippleAbility

RippleAbility is a growing paediatric allied health organisation supporting children, young people and families across Western Australia.

We provide psychology, paediatric allied health, family support and navigation services, working closely with families, schools, NDIS professionals and other health and allied health providers to ensure children and their families receive the right support at the right time.

We are looking for a registered Psychologist to join our team as an independent contractor, working under the clinical supervision of an endorsed Clinical Psychologist.

Important: This is a contractor opportunity, not an employment position.

This arrangement is designed to provide flexibility and autonomy, allowing you to build a caseload that aligns with your availability, interests and areas of clinical expertise, while still being supported by a collaborative team.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist who has an interest in working with children, young people and families to provide wrap-around care and would like to develop or expand their experience in paediatric assessment, diagnostics and therapeutic services.

Your caseload can be tailored to your experience and interests and may include:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments

• Intellectual Disability assessments

• School readiness and developmental assessments

• Psychological support and counselling for parents and carers

• Individual psychology sessions for children funded through NDIS plans

• Collaborative care planning with families and other professionals

• Working alongside our paediatric triage and family support teams

You will have the opportunity to work across a mix of Medicare, NDIS and privately funded services, depending on your interests, qualifications and areas of practice.

Flexible Contractor Model

We understand that clinicians value flexibility, autonomy and the ability to create a working arrangement that suits their professional and personal commitments.

As an independent contractor with RippleAbility, you can have flexibility around:

• How many hours you work

• Which days and times you offer

• The type of clinical work you undertake

• The size and composition of your caseload

• The funding pathways you work across

• Working remotely via telehealth

Our administration and intake team supports the referral, booking and administrative processes, allowing you to focus on your clinical work.

Funding & Billing Pathways

Contractor earnings vary by funding pathway, ranging from approximately $70–$145+ per hour. The lower rate applies to Medicare bulk-billed services, which we aim to offer families wherever possible to keep psychology services accessible and free of out-of-pocket costs. NDIS and privately funded services offer higher earning potential based on the applicable service rate. Specific contractor rates for each funding pathway will be outlined clearly as part of the agreement.

About You

We are looking for a Psychologist who:

• Holds general registration with AHPRA

• Has a genuine interest in working with children, young people and families

• Has an interest in paediatric assessment, intervention and/or diagnostics

• Has experience with, or is keen to develop skills in, ASD and Intellectual Disability assessments

• Is familiar with cognitive, developmental and/or psychoeducational assessment tools

• Is comfortable working with families navigating the NDIS, education and health systems

• Communicates confidently and works collaboratively with other professionals

• Values family-centred, strengths-based practice

• Is passionate about helping children and families achieve meaningful outcomes

Experience working with NDIS participants is highly regarded but not essential.

What RippleAbility Provides

Although you will be working as an independent contractor, you won't be working in isolation.

We provide:

• Regular clinical supervision with an endorsed Clinical Psychologist

• Flexible contractor arrangements

• Ability to build a caseload around your availability and interests

• Dedicated administration and intake support

• A steady referral pathway through our existing paediatric services

• Opportunities to develop specialist skills in paediatric assessment and diagnostics

• Collaboration with allied health professionals and family support specialists

• A supportive and connected clinical environment

• The opportunity to work across multiple funding pathways

• The opportunity to grow your contractor income through NDIS and privately funded services

Why RippleAbility?

We are passionate about creating a service that feels different for families — and for the clinicians who support them.

Our approach is family-centred, collaborative and practical, with a strong focus on connecting families with the right supports rather than working in silos.

If you are looking for a flexible independent contractor arrangement, where you can build a caseload around your availability, develop your paediatric skills and have the opportunity to work across different funding pathways, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and areas of interest to ••••@rippleability.org or apply via SEEK.

For a confidential discussion about the contractor opportunity, please contact Sam, Practice Manager, on 04•• ••• 266.

RippleAbility is committed to providing inclusive, culturally safe services and fostering a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences.