Join our team

We are hiring fully registered psychologists for our Townsville office. If you’re looking for your next great job and like working in private practice we want to hear from you! Send us your CV and cover letter outlining your fit for our team.

Below are some details of our CORE positions!

Do you love the idea of working in a private practice, where your skills are valued, you have autonomy and you’re able to put the client first?

You may be looking for more variety? A mix of therapy, assessment and report writing?

We value helping clients improve their relationship, or themselves, and to Breakfree from patterns that keep them stuck in life! 

Position 1

We are looking for: 

A Psychologist to work in our Townsville office, and to meet the demands of our growing practice and awaiting individual referrals. We service a large area, providing in person sessions in Townsville, as well as online therapy nationally.

What you can expect from us:

• A variety of client presentations and levels of functioning.
• A great mix of therapy, assessments and report work available.
• A highly supportive administrative team and a practice with established policies and procedures.

Application Criteria:

• Full psychologist registration with AHPRA.
• Able to work autonomously, confidently managing your own case load as well as being a positive, motivated, empathic character with a strong focus on quality.
• Desirable (not vital) - experience administering assessments (i.e. WPPSI, WISC, WAIS and ADOS), and writing PBSP’s. Willingness to work with couples NOT required.

Position 2

We are looking for: 

A Psychologist to work from our Townsville office providing couples therapy, to meet the demands of our growing practice and awaiting couples therapy referrals.

What you can expect from us:

• A client load of couples and individuals.
• A great mix of psychological assessments and report work available.
• A comfortable light filled work space located close to some of the most popular spots in Townsville.
• A highly supportive administrative team and a practice with established policies and procedures.

Application Criteria:

• Full psychologist registration with AHPRA.
• Able to work autonomously, confidently managing your own case load as well as being a positive, motivated, empathic character with a strong focus on quality.
• Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1 and 2 minimum) and experience applying this model with couples.

Position 3

We are looking for:

A Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner to work from our Townsville office completing assessments, reports and the implementation of behaviour support plans to assist our NDIS community in managing complex behaviours.

What you can expect from us:

• An opportunity to complete additional behaviour support training, to refine your skills.
• A work from home and in our clinic model.
• The option to complete assessments and maintain a counselling client load.

Application Criteria:

• Experience completing NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
• A Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner and Registered Psychologist.
• Capacity to work autonomously, excellent written skills, clear communication and ability to work with complex presentations within NDIS.
• Experience working with restrictive practices desirable, not vital.

We are a growing private psychology practice in North Queensland, providing individual and couples therapy, psychological assessments and behaviour support plans. We are also a Nationally Registered NDIS Provider. We are good at what we do and have developed a strong reputation for this in the community.

If you would like to discuss any role in more detail please contact Elizabeth Pincott on 0479 149 277 or email info@breakfreepsychologyservices.com.au.

Please submit a cover letter outlining your experience and your suitability for the position.

“Join our team and help fill the mental health gaps in our community. We are a close supportive team who value putting the client first”

Elizabeth Pincott

Hire a therapy Room

We have therapy rooms available for hire in our Townsville office, suitable for allied health professionals and sole traders.

Private, light filled, fully furnished with ergonomic desk. Wifi, bathroom & kitchen facilities available. Ample parking. Prime location.

Rates

• Day Rates (Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm) $200
• Night Rates (Monday to Sunday, 5pm to 9pm) $100

Month to month contracts.

Bulk rates available.