Become a part of Luma Room

A warm, non-judgmental, collaborative space to explore, understand, and nurture your relationships, flexibly, curiously, with compassion, and guided by evidence.

Role: Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist

Location: Brunswick
Website: https://lumaroom.com.au/
Role Type: Independent Contractor
Renumeration: Estimated $150-$165 per client session (60% of total session fee)
Weekly Schedule: 3 to 4 Shifts per week (To be negotiated)

About Luma Room

Luma Room is a warm, non-judgemental, and collaborative relationship psychology and wellbeing practice based on Wurundjeri land in Brunswick. We offer informed relationship therapy to couples+ who seek to explore and understand their inner and outer worlds. We value a holistic approach to wellbeing, and aim to provide a safe space for people to nurture their connections. We are dedicated to evidence-based practice, tailored to each unique presentation.

Luma Room is a LGBTQIA+ friendly space and all cultural backgrounds and relationship structures are welcomed.

The practice launched in May 2023 and we are now seeking clinicians to grow our team. We are at an exciting time of growth and aim to become a hub for couples+ therapy in Melbourne.

Position Description

We strive to support you in having a balanced, fulfilling, flexible, and inspiring career at Luma Room.

The role involves engaging in ongoing relationship therapy with couples+ (which may include some individual sessions at times). Sessions are typically 50 minutes or can be in the form of longer therapy instensives.

You will act as a contractor, with Luma Room operating as a collective of independent clinicians.

In this role, you will have access to peer supervision, training opportunities, and will practice from our spacious room in Brunswick.

Balance flexibility and autonomy within the context of a supportive practice. Choose hours that suit you and have agency over your case load.

Assessment:

Assessing relational dynamics, individual, and contextual factors

Rapport building

Developing collaborative formulations

Using psychometric measures as appropriate

Assessing risk

Treatment:

Delivering client-centred, collaborative, evidence-based treatment for individuals and/or couples+ for relationship related challenges

Facilitating 50 minute or intensive therapy sessions

Managing risk where necessary, making appropriate referals, understanding and complying with mandatory reporting

Ability to work in person or via telehealth

Administration and communication:

Maintaining clinical case notes

Communicating with other parties (e.g., individual psychologists, GPs) as necessary and with client consent

Writing professional assessment reports and support letters as necessary

Responding to client and care team emails in a timely manner

Consulting where necessary

Liaising with practice colleagues regarding matters such as your availability and case load

Benefits of Working at Luma Room

Access to peer supervision

Training opportunities

Ad hoc debriefing

Potential to be involved in research (if interested)

A business model that values balance and clinician wellbeing

A workplace that is both dedicated to evidence-based practice and values innovation

Administration support

Options to work remotely via telehealth

Joining the team at an exciting time of growth

About You

Current AHPRA registration as a psychologist

Dedication to independent ongoing learning and reflective practice

A warm, non-judgmental, curious, and collaborative therapeutic approach

Ability to work independently and as a team

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Self-care practices in place

Dedication to an evidence-based approach

Clinical experience working with relationships/couples+

Training in relevant areas of practice (e.g., Gottman, schema therapy for couples, emotion focused therapy, sex therapy, CBCT, IFS for couples)

Adherence to the Australian Psychological Society (APS) code of ethics or other relevant code and standards of practice

Completed relevant tertiary education for the role

Progressive and inclusive mindset

Understanding of trauma informed practice

Bonus but not Essential

Availability to work after hours (e.g., 5pm-9pm) or weekends (higher pay available for these hours)

Knowledge of a number of modalities including IFS, schema therapy, Gottman, attachment theory, emotion focused therapy, CBCT for a tailored approach

Research skills/doctoral level education

Clinical endorsement /confidence with presentations involving mental health

To Apply…

Interested applicants can send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Please confirm your training background, your relevant clinical experience, what draws you to Luma Room, a little about your skills, training, and areas of interest, and your availability/preferred work times and days.

Thank you for taking the time to apply.