Psychologist

Make a real difference across the lifespan in North Queensland

Help children, adults, seniors or families reach their potential. Work alongside a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering life-changing therapy services in one of Australia's most beautiful regions.

We have a Psychologist position available in Mackay, and we can shape your caseload, paediatric-focused, adult-focused, or a blend, around your interests and experience.

ATS is a registered NDIS provider and delivers psychological services across a range of funding streams, including Medicare, WorkCover QLD, Comcare, NIISQ, private health and as an Associated Provider for aged care. This means you'll gain broad clinical experience across diverse client groups and funding models, all within a single, well-supported practice.

Why you'll love working at ATS

• Established and growing clinic - Join a team of 45+ professionals across North Queensland with a strong reputation built over a decade.

• Genuine multidisciplinary support - Collaborate daily with Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, PBS Practitioners and other Psychologists.

• Strong professional development that's real - Structured individual clinical supervision, dedicated manager support, group training (lunch and learns with the whole team, plus discipline-specific monthly meetings), an individual professional development allowance,

• Work-life balance - Flexible working arrangements to meet your needs.

• Meaningful caseload - Primarily NDIS clients, with strong Medicare (Better Access) and aged care work, and a focus on quality. Psychologists with hybrid interests are encouraged to apply. We also support clients across a range of funding streams including WorkCover, NIISQ and private health.

About the role

As a Psychologist in our Mackay clinic, you'll deliver high-quality psychological services to children, adults, seniors and their families, carers and support networks. You'll work in-clinic, in the community and via telehealth, depending on client needs.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments (for example cognitive, adaptive functioning, social and emotional, behavioural and diagnostic assessment, and mental health screening)

• Developing individualised therapy plans, goals and evidence-based intervention strategies in collaboration with support networks

• Delivering evidence-based psychological intervention (for example CBT, ACT and other modalities) across clinic, home, school, community and telehealth settings

• Writing clear, timely reports within company timeframes

• Collaborating with carers, families, support workers, educators and other health professionals to achieve the best outcomes for each person

• Contributing to the development of specialist resources, training and information programs for families and support agencies

• Maintaining accurate client records and documentation in line with NDIS Practice Standards, the Psychology Board of Australia's requirements and company procedures

At least 70% of your calendar time will be dedicated to client-facing, billable service delivery.

About us

At Allied Therapeutic Services (ATS), we're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred allied health services throughout North Queensland, with established clinics in Ayr, Cairns, Mackay and Townsville. Our mission is to bring life-changing, evidence-based support to regional and remote communities.

Our multidisciplinary team delivers a broad range of allied health services, including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Speech Pathology. We work collaboratively to support individuals in building on their strengths, fostering resilience and achieving meaningful outcomes.

At ATS, your expertise doesn't just make a difference, it leads the way forward. If you're ready to stand out and be core to the development and future of our team across North QLD, this is your opportunity.

Join ATS, a dynamic, values-led organisation with a strong reputation for delivering tailored, high-quality allied health services. Be part of something meaningful, right where it matters most.

Our values

Excellence - In how we apply our skills and the quality we deliver.

Passion - For our clients and everything healthcare related.

Integrity - A strong moral and ethical approach to everything we do.

Collaboration - No one has 100% of the answer, 100% of the time. We work together.

What you'll bring

Essential:

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology from a recognised university

• Current AHPRA general registration as a Psychologist, or provisional registration working toward general registration

• Current Yellow Card (Disability Worker Screening) or willingness to obtain

• Current Blue Card (Working with Children) or willingness to obtain

• Current and unrestricted driver's licence and own vehicle

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team

• A genuine passion for working with adults, seniors and/or children

• Commercially aware approach, understanding the importance of financial viability in a private practice setting

Desirable:

• Experience working within the NDIS

• An AHPRA area of practice endorsement (for example clinical psychology), or enrolment in a registrar program

• Familiarity with common psychological assessment tools

• Experience delivering services via telehealth and in regional or remote communities

• A current Medicare provider number and experience delivering under Better Access

What we offer

A supportive, values-driven team that genuinely cares about clinician wellbeing and team culture

Structured clinical supervision and professional development pathways, including access to board-approved supervisors for provisional psychologists and registrars

A well-established client base with strong referral networks in the Mackay region

Flexible work arrangements, including a 9 day fortnight

A welcoming, private clinic environment with quality resources and assessment tools

Important information

• Location: Mackay, QLD. This is primarily an on-site role with telehealth delivery as part of the mix.

• Hours: Full time (part-time, 3 or 4 days, also considered).

• Travel: Occasional travel within the Mackay region to deliver community-based services. There are potential opportunities for outreach where interested.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're a Psychologist who's passionate about helping people (kids, adults, seniors or families) and wants to be part of a team that genuinely supports its clinicians, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why this role excites you.

For a confidential conversation, contact us at ••••@atsqld.com or call 07 •••• •409.

Allied Therapeutic Services is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds.