Clinical Psychology Registrar | Psychologist | Dog Assisted Therapy

Job Description

LOVE HELPING PEOPLE? LOVE DOGS? WHY NOT JOIN A TEAM THAT DOES BOTH?

Full-time and Part-Time positions available.

W.A.G. Therapeutic Service is on the lookout for passionate Psychologists to join our growing practice, where therapy is supported by the power of trained therapy dogs.

We specialise in Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) and Animal Assisted Play Therapy™, supporting children, teens and adults in a warm, engaging, and playful environment. If you’re excited about using innovative approaches to make therapy more effective (and more enjoyable), we’d love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

• Work alongside our trained therapy dogs (they’re paid in pats)
• Manageable caseload of 23.5 clients per week with allocated admin/reporting time
• Large, beautifully appointed consulting rooms
• Full-time reception and admin support to keep your focus on your clients
• Training in Animal Assisted Therapy and Animal Assisted Play Therapy™
• AHPRA approved Supervision & ongoing Professional Development (during paid work hours)
• Clinical Registrars are supported to complete their Clinical Endorsement through the PREP program
• Strong referral base and ongoing caseload
• Career growth opportunities within a growing practice
• Competitive remuneration
• A supportive and friendly team culture where your mental health matters too
• Quarterly team activities during work hours – all paid for
• (Think axe throwing, cake decorating, escape rooms – we like to mix it up!)

About You:

• Fully qualified Psychologist with current AHPRA registration
• Eligible to apply for a Medicare Provider Number
• Comfortable with dogs and open to learning how to incorporate them into therapy sessions
• Skilled in delivering evidence-based interventions
• Experience working with a variety of presenting issues
• High professional standards and commitment to client care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and passionate about ongoing professional development
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

About WAG Therapy:

At W.A.G. Therapeutic Service, we create a safe and caring space for clients by combining evidence-based psychology with the healing connection animals provide. Our therapy dogs are part of the team, and we’ve seen first-hand how they help build trust, reduce anxiety, and support better outcomes. We pride ourselves on being playful, warm, and professional – and we believe our staff should feel just as supported as our clients.

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