At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide therapy to children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based gut-brain therapies.
- Company: Join a supportive team at The Gut Centre, focused on health psychology.
- Benefits: Flexible work hours, expert mentoring, and no admin tasks.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in patients' lives while growing your clinical skills.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration and interest in health psychology required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Exciting opportunity to expand your skillset, grow as a clinician, and develop expertise in a specialised and rapidly evolving field. Are you a psychologist who wants the independence of private practice with the support and connection of a team that values growth, learning, wellbeing, and meaningful patient care? We welcome psychologists who value the shared expertise of a collaborative team across Melbourne, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
We currently have space for a generally registered/clinical registrar, or a soon-to-be fully registered psychologist, to join our Brisbane clinic in Paddington. We value long-term commitment and alignment with our mission to help clients achieve lasting change. With strong referral pathways and a full waiting list, you'll quickly build a rewarding caseload.
Develop expertise in one of the fastest-growing and most interesting areas of psychology. Gut-brain therapies, including gut-directed hypnotherapy and CBT, are evidence-based therapies supported by international gastroenterology guidelines and decades of clinical research. With strong clinical evidence demonstrating meaningful improvements in gastrointestinal symptoms for many patients, you’ll have the opportunity to see the tangible impact of your work, often within a relatively short treatment program of 6–10 weeks. This is a rewarding opportunity to broaden your clinical skill set, develop specialist expertise and grow as a practitioner in the rapidly evolving field of gut-brain psychology.
About The Role
- Approx. 2-3 days per week with a flexible start date, early 2027.
- We support patients experiencing gut–brain interaction disorders e.g. IBS, functional gut symptoms (bloating, nausea, abdominal pain, reflux, dyspepsia), and IBD counselling.
- Working with diverse clinical presentations including comorbid anxiety, depression, trauma, and a range of health and gut-related disorders, including disordered eating (including ARFID).
- Associated chronic health conditions, health anxiety, stress management, and general mental health concerns.
- Provide therapy to adults, adolescents and children from 4 years old.
- Deliver evidence-based therapies including CBT, gut-directed hypnotherapy, ACT and other gut-focused therapies.
- Experience in hypnotherapy is not required. Training in gut-directed hypnotherapy is provided as part of your introduction to the role.
- Work with a consistent caseload of gut–brain presentations.
- Provide sessions in-person and via telehealth.
Why This Role
- Work within a defined clinical area with strong and growing demand.
- See meaningful patient progress and outcomes.
- Build depth in health psychology, chronic illness and mind–body work.
- Be part of a collaborative, warm and supportive clinical team.
Our Approach
- Evidence-based care grounded in scientific research.
- Person-centred treatment, recognising the importance of connection and engagement.
- A commitment to ongoing learning, clinical excellence and innovation.
Who This Role Is For
- This position is suited to psychologists who have experience or a strong interest in health psychology, chronic illness, pain management or mind–body conditions.
- Are seeking a long-term role in private practice.
- Prefer to develop depth in a focused clinical area rather than remain a generalist.
About The Gut Centre
Founded by Clinical Psychologist Dr Jim Kantidakis, with over 18 years of experience, The Gut Centre brings together clinical expertise with a compassionate, personalised approach. We support adults, adolescents and children living with IBS and complex gastrointestinal conditions through evidence-based care, including gut-directed hypnotherapy, CBT and ACT. The Gut Centre was created to be a place where clinicians can thrive, clinically, professionally, and personally, a workplace where people matter. We're proud of the culture we've created at The Gut Centre, a friendly, down-to-earth team of psychologists and dedicated administrators who genuinely enjoy working together. Jim has built a passionate team dedicated to helping clients improve their gut health and overall well-being. We believe the best therapy happens when clinicians feel supported, connected, and valued.
Working Arrangement
This is a contractor role. Our focus is on creating a structure that supports long-term clinical development, consistency, and integration within the team.
Important
We are building a team of clinicians committed to long-term development in gut–brain therapy and health psychology. This role is not designed as a short-term training or transition position, and may not suit those planning to move into independent practice in the near future.
Requirements
- AHPRA registration (Clinical Psychologist or Registered Psychologist).
- Experience with CBT, ACT or other evidence-based therapies.
- Interest in gastrointestinal conditions or health psychology.
Why Join Us
We’re passionate about delivering the highest standard of care while creating a workplace that’s flexible, supportive, and genuinely enjoyable.
What we offer
- Onboarding & Training – Receive specialised training in gut-directed psychotherapies.
- Expert Mentoring – Access mentoring sessions with Dr Jim Kantidakis.
- Ongoing Professional Development – Benefit from clinical observation, PD nights, guest speakers, and external experts.
- No Admin – Our dedicated reception team handles all referrals, billing and admin tasks.
- Flexible Work Options – Choose full days or hours to fit your lifestyle.
- Supportive Team Culture – A collaborative environment that values both team and patient well-being.
Our culture is built on respect & support, professionalism with warmth and humour, health & well-being, and growth & development through shared learning and feedback.
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
- AHPRA-registered Psychologist eligible for Medicare.
- Interested in health psychology and the gut–brain connection.
- Open to completing short training in gut-directed hypnotherapy.
- Motivated to keep learning, growing, and delivering excellence in patient care.
- Looking to contribute to a collegial, supportive and positive team environment.
- Able to commit to approximately 2 or up to 3 days per week.
- It is a bonus but not a requirement if you have experience in health and working with children and adolescents.
For inquiries before applying, contact: Dr Jim Kantidakis.
Psychologist | Health Psychologist | Children, Adolescents & Adults in Brisbane employer: TGC
The Gut Centre is an exceptional employer for psychologists seeking to thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a focus on professional growth, ongoing training in gut-directed therapies, and a commitment to meaningful patient care, our Melbourne clinic offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in a rapidly evolving field while enjoying flexible work arrangements and a strong team culture that prioritises well-being and respect.
