Clinic Lead

Clinic Lead - Psychologist or Social Worker

Psychology | Clinical Leadership | Flexible Hybrid Role

Location:
Collingwood, Victoria (hybrid with telehealth options)

Type:
Part-time (minimum 3 days) or Full-time (5 days)

Salary:
Competitive, above-market salary with structured leadership support, professional development, wellness, and technology benefits.

About The Mind Room

The Mind Room is a leading mental health, wellbeing, and performance psychology practice based in Melbourne. Since 2012, we have supported individuals, couples, communities and businesses through therapy, coaching, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Athlete Assistance Programs (AAP), training, and consultancy. At The Mind Room, we're growing with purpose, working to transform mental healthcare by making affirming, sustainable support widely accessible, with a strong client engagement footprint and meaningful impact for those who need it most.

Our clinic space includes an inviting waiting room managed by a friendly front of house team, 14 comfortable consultation rooms and 3 telehealth pods. In the spacious back-of-house co-working area, you'll find an abundance of natural light, lush greenery, shared books and resources, and the comforting presence of Hugo, our beloved therapy dog. The space also includes a versatile studio/lounge for workshops or relaxed "bean bag time," and a fully equipped kitchen stocked with AllPress coffee and a variety of teas. Read more about our space here >

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and reflective psychologist or mental health social worker to step into a Lead Clinician role at The Mind Room. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity where you will provide high-quality clinical care, mentor and supervise team members, contribute to clinical governance, and help shape our future service model.

You will work closely with the Clinic Manager and senior leadership team to support a thriving, ethically grounded, and future-focused clinical environment.

What You Will Be Doing

• Clinical Practice:
  Provide evidence-based care to individuals or couples as part of a manageable, flexible caseload
• Clinical Leadership:
  Offer supervision, coaching, and structured support to clinicians across different career stages
• Workforce Development:
  Support early-career professionals and clinical registrars through onboarding, training, and reflective feedback
• Service Quality:
  Contribute to risk management, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives
• Team Culture:
  Help embed affirming, inclusive, and relational practices across our team
• Strategic Input:
  Work with the Clinic Manager and executive team to guide service innovation and future planning

The full job description is available here >

What You Will Bring

• AHPRA registration as a Psychologist
  (endorsed in Clinical, Health, or Organisational Psychology), or
  AASW-accredited Mental Health Social Worker
  with supervision experience
• Minimum
  7 years of post-registration experience
  , including experience in private practice or mixed-service settings
• Board-approved supervisor status
  (or commitment to obtain it within 6 months)
• Strong foundations in
  third-wave
  CBT approaches (e.g., ACT, CBT and CFT) and a reflective, client-centred approach
• Demonstrated experience
  mentoring or supervising
  other clinicians
• An interest in team-based care, values-driven leadership, and service development

Why Join The Mind Room?

Leadership Support

• Protected time for supervision, leadership meetings, and service development
• Opportunities to shape recruitment, onboarding, and team culture
• Strong collaboration with senior leadership and clinic management

Professional Benefits

• AHPRA registration fully covered
• Professional indemnity insurance fully covered
• Annual professional development allowance
• Technology budget
• Wellness budget

Flexible Practice

• Hybrid work options and autonomy in managing your week
• Structured time for non-clinical responsibilities
• Supportive admin, reception, and leadership infrastructure

Our People and Purpose

• Join a highly engaged, warm, and reflective clinical team
• Be part of a nationally recognised practice redefining private mental healthcare
• Help build a sustainable, inclusive, and impactful service for clients and clinicians alike

How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume and a short cover letter to

with the subject line:
Clinic Lead Application
. Tell us how your leadership and clinical experience align with this opportunity.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Confidential conversations are welcome before submitting your application.

We welcome applications from psychologists and social workers from all backgrounds, including LGBTIQ+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, and neurodiverse professionals.