Family Therapist for Court Ordered family therapy work

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australian Psychological Society Limited Full time

Family Therapist for Court Ordered family therapy work

Family Therapist – Contract Role (Court-Related Work)

Location: Hawthorn, Melbourne – The Couch Therapy Group
Type: Contractor (ABN required)

The Couch Therapy Group is seeking a skilled Family Therapist (Registered Psychologist) to join our team on a contract basis.

About the Role

This position involves working in the highly specialised area of family court-related therapy, supporting families in high conflict situations. The successful applicant will work with separated parents and children in therapeutic processes such as:

Assisting parents to improve co-parenting communication

Supporting children in repair and reintegration work with one parent

Rebuilding and strengthening parent–child relationships

This role requires resilience, clinical expertise, and the ability to manage emotionally charged and complex dynamics.

Key Requirements

Fully registered psychologist with AHPRA registration

Current professional indemnity insurance

Contract/ABN holder (this is not an employee role)

Demonstrated experience or knowledge of the family court system

Clinical experience working with high conflict couples and families

Ability to prepare detailed therapy reports for court and provide evidence when required (including cross-examination)

Support & Flexibility

The role will gradually build as your caseload grows, with flexibility around the days and hours you are available to work.

You will have access to supervision and guidance from a senior psychologist with extensive experience in family court-related therapy.

Who We're Looking For

This is not a role for a new graduate. We are seeking someone with a proven track record of managing high conflict dynamics in therapeutic settings. The ideal candidate will bring professionalism, confidence, and a capacity to manage the intersection of therapy and legal processes with care.

Why Join Us?

Work with a team that specialises in complex family court matters

Supervision and guidance to support your practice

Meaningful, challenging, and impactful therapeutic work

How to Apply

If you are a fully registered psychologist with experience in this field, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience to info@thecouch.biz .

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