Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist | Premium Private Practice Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast QLD Private practice, without the burden of building it alone. Vista Advanced Psychological Therapy is a multi-award-winning, trauma-focused private practice in the heart of Surfers Paradise. We are seeking a Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist who wants the autonomy of private practice, without the administrative load, setup burden, or isolation that can come with working alone. This opportunity is designed for clinicians who value thoughtful, evidence-based therapy, clinical independence, strong systems, and a calm, high-end environment. This is not a high-volume corporate clinic model. What Makes This Opportunity Different 65% clinician share for senior / experienced psychologists and Clinical Psychologists 60% clinician share for other psychologists Purposefully designed, high-end, well-appointed consulting rooms Allocated onsite parking within the practice building Support to build and fill your booking calendar Full reception, billing, scheduling, claiming, and administrative support Established referral intake across Medicare, private, DVA and NDIS streams Flexible working arrangements and strong clinical autonomy Premium Surfers Paradise location with a discreet, professional client experience A practice model designed so you can focus on clinical work rather than business administration Fee Structure Senior / experienced psychologists and Clinical Psychologists receive a 65/35 arrangement Other psychologists receive a 60/40 arrangement For the purposes of this role, a senior / experienced psychologist is defined as a clinician with at least 3 years’ relevant experience in independent psychological practice, ideally including private practice or comparable autonomous clinical work. Illustrative examples only: A senior psychologist completing 25 client appointments per week at $318 per appointment would invoice approximately $7,950 and retain approximately $5,167 before personal expenses. A psychologist completing 25 client appointments per week at $232 per appointment would invoice approximately $5,800 and retain approximately $3,480 before personal expenses. Figures are indicative only and do not guarantee actual fees, income, caseload, appointments, or revenue. Actual billings will depend on registration type, fee schedule, referral type, client attendance, leave taken, and contractor arrangements. Who This Role Suits This opportunity may suit a clinician who: Is already working in private practice and wants stronger systems, presentation, and support Wants to transition into private practice without taking on the setup burden alone Values independence but does not want to manage reception, billing, room logistics, and marketing alone Prefers a calm, professional, evidence-based setting over a high-volume corporate environment Wants to work from a premium Gold Coast location with practical support to grow their caseload About the Role You will provide psychological assessment and therapy services to adult clients across a range of referral streams, including: Medicare Better Access Private clients DVA, where applicable NDIS, where applicable Both in-person and telehealth work may be accommodated where clinically appropriate. The role is non-exclusive and contractor-based, allowing substantial flexibility in how you structure your practice, subject to coordination, room availability, and practice requirements. Clinical Autonomy Clinicians retain independence in relation to clinical decisions, including: Accepting or declining referrals Treatment modality and case formulation Clinical decision-making Discharge decisions What We Are Looking For General registration with AHPRA Eligibility for, or holding, a Medicare Provider Number Strong independent practice capability and sound clinical judgement Experience in private practice or comparable settings highly regarded Clinical Psychology endorsement highly regarded Experience with trauma, complex presentations, DVA, or NDIS work will be well regarded About Vista Advanced Psychological Therapy Vista Advanced Psychological Therapy is a trauma-focused, evidence-based private practice committed to thoughtful clinical care, professional autonomy, and a high standard of service delivery. Our rooms have been purposefully designed to provide a calm, high-end, and well-appointed environment for both clinicians and clients. We provide the systems, support, referral intake, and administrative infrastructure to help clinicians build and maintain a strong booking calendar while retaining professional independence. Enquiries and Applications For a confidential discussion, contact: Karl Jacks (07) 2115 6 vistatherapy.com.au To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your clinical background, areas of interest, and preferred working arrangement.
