Clinical Psychologist

Join Ruah's Karlup Healing Service and help create meaningful change for women, children and young people impacted by family and domestic violence. As a Clinical Psychologist, you will deliver specialist assessment, formulation and evidence-based therapeutic interventions within a trauma-informed, recovery-focused multidisciplinary team. You'll also provide clinical supervision and leadership to counsellors, contribute to service development, and support integrated approaches that promote healing, resilience and wellbeing. This is a rare opportunity to combine direct clinical practice with leadership in a respected specialist service dedicated to supporting recovery from trauma. Based in Northbridge, this part-time role (3 days per week, 0.6 FTE) is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract.

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia's community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA's biggest peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

Karlup is Ruah's integrated healing and recovery service supporting women, children and young people impacted by family and domestic violence.

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based therapeutic interventions within a multidisciplinary, trauma-informed service. The role plays a critical part in supporting healing, recovery, emotional wellbeing and resilience for clients experiencing the impacts of trauma and violence.

Working closely with counsellors and other professionals, you will provide clinical leadership, supervision and consultation, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and support integrated approaches that recognise the interconnected impacts of violence on mental health, relationships, identity, parenting and child development.

This is a part-time position (0.6 FTE, 3 days per week) based in Northbridge and offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver specialist psychological assessments, formulations and therapeutic interventions
• Provide trauma-informed, evidence-based support to women, children and young people impacted by family and domestic violence
• Develop and review treatment plans that promote recovery and wellbeing
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and consultation to counselling staff
• Support multidisciplinary case discussions and integrated care planning
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance and continuous improvement activities
• Promote culturally safe, inclusive and recovery-oriented practice

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Clinical Psychology
• Current registration as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA
• Eligibility to provide Board-approved supervision
• Experience delivering therapeutic services within mental health, trauma and/or family and domestic violence settings
• Strong assessment, formulation and intervention skills
• Experience providing clinical leadership, supervision or mentoring to practitioners
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• This role is open to female applicants only. In accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), being female is a genuine occupational requirement due to the nature of the services provided to women impacted by family and domestic violence

Highly Regarded

• Experience working with women and children affected by family and domestic violence
• Knowledge of attachment, child development and complex trauma
• Training and experience in EMDR or other evidence-based trauma therapies
• Understanding of culturally responsive and inclusive practice

What's in It for You?

• Competitive above-award salary
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 plus $2,650 meal entertainment packaging
• 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
• 16 weeks paid parental leave with flexible payment options
• Free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Ruah-paid Journey Cover insurance
• Opportunities to participate in employee networks, cultural initiatives and community events
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of people impacted by family and domestic violence

Required Compliance Documents

• Current Driver's Licence
• National Police Clearance
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• Your current CV; and
• A cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications close: 9 October 2026

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

Leanne Rendell - General Manager, Karlup and Integrated Services via email leanne.rendell@ruah.org.au

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.  Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs. 

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.