Are you a registered Psychologist based in Melbourne, looking to elevate your private practice with greater flexibility and reach?

Mentalzon is a premier platform connecting skilled and dedicated psychologists with a diverse range of clients. We are seeking passionate, AHPRA-registered psychologists in the greater Melbourne area to join our growing network. This is your opportunity to build a thriving private practice on your own terms, blending the potential for local, in-person consultations with the expansive reach of telehealth services across Australia.

Mentalzon provides the client referrals and the digital infrastructure; you provide the expert care. We empower you to focus on what you do best—delivering high-quality psychological services—while maintaining full control over your practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Evidence-Based Psychological Services: Provide expert psychological assessment and therapy to individuals, couples, or families. Services can be delivered either in-person from your Melbourne practice location or via secure, confidential telehealth technology, in line with your professional expertise and client needs.
• Clinical Case Formulation & Treatment Planning: Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, develop insightful case formulations, and design collaborative, evidence-based treatment plans that are aligned with APS guidelines and tailored to each client's unique circumstances and goals.
• Clinical Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous, timely, and confidential client records in full compliance with the standards set by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), AHPRA, the APS Code of Ethics, and the Australian Privacy Act 1988.
• Ethical & Professional Practice: Adhere strictly to AHPRA's registration standards, the APS Code of Ethics, and all relevant state and federal laws governing the practice of psychology and telehealth in Australia.
• Independent Practice Management: Manage all aspects of your client engagement, including scheduling, clear communication of your therapeutic approach and practice policies, and direct management of your professional fees and billing.

Essential Requirements

• AHPRA Registration: You must hold current, general or specialist registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Independent Practice Rights: Your registration must permit you to practice independently without the need for supervision.
• Experience: Proven post-registration experience in providing psychological therapy and assessment.
• Business Readiness: As an independent contractor, you must hold an Australian Business Number (ABN).
• Professional Indemnity Insurance: You must maintain current Professional Indemnity Insurance that covers your full scope of practice, including telehealth services.
• Telehealth Proficiency: Competence and confidence in using secure video conferencing platforms for clinical work, alongside an understanding of best practices for telehealth delivery in the Australian context.
• Location: Must be based in Melbourne or the surrounding Victoria region to cater to local clients seeking in-person services, with the ability to offer telehealth Australia-wide.

Your Professional Skills

• Exceptional clinical assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention skills across a range of presentations.
• A strong understanding of the Australian mental healthcare context, including knowledge of Medicare and private health systems where applicable.
• Superior interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• A high degree of cultural competence, empathy, and professionalism.
• Autonomy, reliability, and excellent time management to effectively manage your own caseload.
• A genuine commitment to professional ethics and continuous professional development (CPD).

The Mentalzon Advantage: Your Independent Practice, Amplified

• Status: Independent Contractor. You are your own boss.
• Absolute Autonomy: Enjoy complete freedom to set your own hours, manage your caseload, and choose your therapeutic modalities. Work as little as 5 hours a week or build a full-time practice.
• Hybrid Practice Model: Seamlessly blend in-person Melbourne clients with telehealth clients from across Australia, creating a resilient and dynamic practice.
• Financial Control: You determine your session fees. Clients pay you directly—Mentalzon takes no commission on your clinical earnings.
• A Stream of Clients: Gain visibility and connect with a steady stream of clients actively seeking psychological support through the Mentalzon platform.
• Zero Start-Up Cost: It's free to join, create your professional profile, and get listed.
• Focus on Clinical Work: Let us handle the marketing and technology, so you can dedicate your time and energy to your clients' well-being.

How to Join Our Melbourne Network

1. Build Your Professional Profile: Register on the Mentalzon platform, detailing your AHPRA registration, qualifications, clinical experience, and areas of specialisation.
2. Submit Your Credentials: Upload your verification documents, including proof of AHPRA registration and your ABN.
3. Define Your Practice: Set your client availability, whether you offer in-person or telehealth sessions (or both), and establish your fee structure.
4. Start Connecting: Begin receiving client enquiries and manage your practice directly, with our platform support.

Ready to redefine your practice in Melbourne?

If you are a passionate, AHPRA-registered Psychologist dedicated to exceptional care and professional independence, Mentalzon is the platform for you. Build the practice you've always envisioned, balancing local connections with national reach.

Register your profile today and join Melbourne's forward-thinking community of mental health professionals!