Clinical Psychologist In Specialised Anxiety Clinic

About Us

We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join our team at the Menzies Anxiety Centre in Five Dock.  

The Menzies Anxiety Centre was established to meet the growing demand for treatment for death anxiety (i.e., a fear of death or dying). We are uniquely placed to offer psychological assessment and treatment to the growing number of clients seeking support for death anxiety, and related conditions (e.g., OCD, health anxiety, specific phobias). In addition to our focus on anxiety, we also offer general mental health services for other conditions.

We are currently seeking a Clinical Psychologist who is interested in death anxiety and existential issues. We are particularly seeking a psychologist who is open to working across the lifespan. Candidates who have experience and interest in working with children and adolescents (in addition to treating adults) are particularly encouraged to apply. 

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, dedicated, and able to work independently.

We are seeking a candidate who is available 2-3 days a week as a contractor, including Fridays.

The start date is flexible. There is also an option for a graded start, beginning with just 1-2 days, with plans to extend to 2 or 3.

Benefits of the role

You will be well-supported in the role, benefitting from a small and supportive team of six other psychologists. If you are the successful applicant, you will also have access to:

• Unique training and opportunities to build expertise in the area of death anxiety, while also being able to work with a range of mental health difficulties
• Individual supervision and support from centre director Dr Rachel Menzies, an internationally-recognised leader in the area of death anxiety
• Support in developing and promoting yourself as a professional with an area of “special interest”
• Flexible choice of hours and structure
• Freedom to “start small”, growing your client load as your confidence builds
• On-site administrative/reception support
• Warm and supportive environment that encourages work-life balance
• Opportunities for peer consultation 
• Steady flow of referrals
• Close to public transport, shops and cafes
• Access to our online and user-friendly practice management software (Halaxy) making it easy and efficient for you to access notes remotely and facilitate telehealth sessions
• Competitive contractor rates
• Thorough training and onboarding process, with ongoing support from the clinic director

Essential criteria

• General registration with AHPRA as a psychologist
• Completed either a Master or Doctorate of Clinical Psychology
• Strong grounding in evidence-based practice, including competence with using CBT to address mood and anxiety-related disorders
• Interest in death anxiety and existential issues 

Desirable criteria

• Registered Medicare provider (or eligible to apply)
• Interest and experience in treating children and adolescents
• Interest in seeing clients after hours (particularly to accommodate children/adolescents)
• Previous experience working independently in a private practice setting

If you would like to apply for the role, please email a CV and cover letteraddressing the above selection criteria to ***************@gmail.com. 

In your cover letter, please indicate:

• how many days you are looking to work, and which days you are available
• whether you are interested in working with older children and adolescents

Please feel free to email any queries about the role. 

You can find more information about the Menzies Anxiety Centre at www.menziesanxietycentre.com