Animal-Assisted Therapist | Psychologist | Private Practice | Ferntree Gully

Join Lead The Way — a nationally recognised leader in Animal-Assisted Therapy — and work alongside your therapy dog in a supportive, collaborative private practice.

We're seeking a qualified mental health professional for a contractor role (2–3 days per week initially) at our Ferntree Gully clinic. This position is ideal for practitioners eligible for Medicare and NDIS rebates who are passionate about integrating animals into therapeutic work.

What we offer:

• Ready-to-book client waitlist

• Flexible hours with full administrative support

• World-class AAT training and supervision

• Opportunities to deliver school-based group programs

• Opportunities for therapists with dual qualifications in dog training to provide Assistance Dog training via our Wellpaws: Dogs for Wellbeing program

• A genuinely supportive, pet-friendly team environment

What you bring:

• Qualification as a psychologist, mental health nurse, social worker, counsellor, mental health occupational therapist or equivalent

• Also open to AHPs including occupational therapy & speech pathology with experience working with neurodivergence.

• Medicare and NDIS eligibility

• A suitable therapy dog (or one currently in training)

• Enthusiasm for AAT and professional development

Ready to turn your passion into practice? We'd love to hear from you.