Psychotherapist jobs in Geelong, VIC
No current listings in this location
No Psychotherapist roles in Geelong, VIC right now
New roles are added daily. Check back soon or browse all current roles.
View all Psychotherapist rolesPsychotherapist work in Geelong, VIC
Psychotherapist roles in Geelong, VIC sit within consistent demand with particular strength in community mental health and NDIS support roles. Deakin University's presence supports a reasonable local graduate supply, but demand still outpaces it. psychotherapist positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.
Psychotherapy in Australia encompasses a range of modalities including psychodynamic therapy, Jungian analysis, Gestalt, EMDR, somatic approaches, and integrative frameworks. Psychotherapists typically work with clients over longer periods than counsellors, engaging with deeper relational and developmental patterns.
Barwon Health is the major public health provider for the Geelong and Surf Coast region, operating community mental health services, the Swanston Centre adult inpatient unit, and a range of specialist services. Deakin University's health and psychology faculties are based in Geelong, contributing to a strong local training and research culture.
Typical salary
$70k – $105k AUD
Private practice fees range widely. Salaried roles in community health or NGOs are typically at the lower end of the range.
Registration
No statutory registration. PACFA Clinical membership or equivalent is expected by most employers and for private practice credibility.
Qualifications typically required
- Degree or postgraduate diploma in Psychotherapy (PACFA-accredited preferred)
- PACFA Clinical or equivalent professional membership
- Significant supervised clinical hours (typically 750+ for full membership)
- Personal therapy as required by professional training body
Key employers in Geelong, VIC
- Barwon Health
- Mind Australia
- Neami National
- Barwon Child Youth and Family
- headspace Geelong
- St John of God Geelong
- Better Place Australia