Registered Psychologist & Behaviour Support Practitioner in Sydney

Grace Therapy is looking for an energetic and innovative registered psychologist to join the team, commencing on a part-time or full-time basis. For almost 18 years, Grace Therapy has been a leading occupational therapy practice in the Sydney Hills District supporting children, young people, and their families to thrive at home, school, and in the community. We’re now expanding our services — and this is where you come in. We’re looking for an innovative and energetic Psychologist to spearhead the development of our new Psychological Services stream. This is a rare opportunity to shape something from the ground up within a supportive, established team.

About the Role:

You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering evidence-based psychological services for children, adolescents, young adults and families. You’ll collaborate closely with our occupational therapists and leadership team to build an integrated service model that truly supports the whole person. Grace Therapy works with children, teens and young adults. The clients we work with have a range of disabilities and mental health disorders. You’ll provide support across a diverse caseload, including:

• Children and young people with autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse profiles and developmental challenges.
• Children and young people with acquired or traumatic brain injury and other physical disabilities requiring emotional regulation and adjustment support.
• Families managing feeding challenges and providing support with eating disorders (such as ARFID).
• Young people navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, or school-based challenges.
• Clients and families requiring adjustment support related to disability, trauma or major life transitions.
• Providing parent coaching.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing assessment, diagnosis, and individualised therapy plans for children and young adults with a range of mental health, developmental, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Delivering services under the NDIS, Medicare, SIRA and Private Healthcare.
• Delivering therapy using creative, evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate approaches.
• Supporting innovation in therapy delivery — whether that’s through group programs, telehealth, or creative approaches to engagement.
• Working closely with families, schools, and support networks to promote wellbeing and functional outcomes.
• Contributing to the design and rollout of our psychology service model.
• Providing parent coaching and psychological services to support families.

What we’re looking for:

• Registration as a Psychologist registered with AHPRA & APS.
• Registered with SIRA or willing to obtain registration.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking mindset.
• Willingness to work alongside our occupational therapy team.
• Providing evidence-based treatment, ensuring clients receive the most effective care tailored to their individual needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Energy, creativity, and a passion for making an impact.
• Interest in helping shape and grow a new service stream within a well-respected allied health practice.

Housekeeping requirements include a Working with Children Check, Police Check and NDIS screener, NSW Drivers Licence, CPR & 1st Aid. Experience and qualifications to conduct Behaviour Support Plans under NDIS is highly regarded as this is a new service for our practice. Available to work after school hours and a short Saturday.

What we offer:

• A well-established organisation with 18 years in the disability sector.
• The chance to lead and influence a new area of service delivery.
• Strong administrative and clinical team support.
• Fully resourced practice.
• Laptop and tech stack to support workflow.
• An environment that values initiative and innovation within an evidence-based framework.

If you’re ready to make your mark and be part of an exciting chapter at Grace Therapy — we’d love to hear from you. Salary $90K to $115K remuneration is based on years of experience.