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Clinical Psychologist resume template
A clean starting structure with example content grounded in what clinical psychologists actually do day to day, not generic filler. Download and replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details.
Which resume format should you use?
Reverse chronological
You have a steady work history. This is the format almost every recruiter and ATS expects by default.
Functional
You're changing fields or have gaps in your employment. Leads with skills rather than a job-by-job timeline.
Combination
You're early career or have worked consistently but for only a few employers. Blends a skills summary with a shorter chronological history.
This template uses the reverse chronological format: the one most clinical psychologists should default to, since most Australian recruiters and ATS software expect it.
Professional summary
Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA endorsement and experience across public and private mental health settings. Skilled in diagnostic assessment, evidence-based therapy and report writing for referrers, courts and insurers. Committed to helping clients function better at home, work and in the community.
Key skills
- Clinical assessment and treatment
- Counselling and support work
- Psychometric testing (WISC-V, WAIS-IV, MMPI-2)
- Casework and client support
- Health education and advice
- Practice management software (Halaxy, PowerDiary)
- Written communication for reports
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Experience: example bullet points
- Conducted diagnostic interviews and psychological assessments, ensuring thorough formulation and accurate diagnosis.
- Administered and interpreted WISC-V and WAIS-IV assessments, producing comprehensive reports that helped secure appropriate school supports for children.
- Developed and delivered evidence-based treatment plans for anxiety and depression, with clients reporting improved daily functioning and reduced distress.
- Wrote assessment and progress reports for referrers, courts and insurers, maintaining a high standard of accuracy and meeting all deadlines.
- Supervised provisional psychologists, providing weekly case reviews and feedback that supported their transition to independent practice.
Education
Master of Clinical Psychology or Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), following an accredited undergraduate degree in psychology. Requires general registration and endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia through AHPRA.
Keywords an ATS is likely to scan for
Applicant tracking systems match your resume against terms in the job ad before a person ever sees it. Only include the ones that actually apply to your experience, but if a term below matches something you've done, use the same wording the job ad uses.
- AHPRA
- Psychology Board of Australia
- endorsement
- Medicare
- Better Access initiative
- clinical psychology
- diagnostic assessment
- psychometric testing
- evidence-based therapy
- treatment plans
- report writing
- supervision
- provisional psychologist
- case formulation
- WISC-V
- WAIS-IV
- MMPI-2
- Halaxy
- PowerDiary
Getting past ATS screening
- Match the specific skills, certifications and terms used in the job ad, not just your own wording for the same thing.
- Keep formatting simple: no tables, text boxes, columns, headers/footers or graphics. Parsers frequently drop content placed in these.
- Submit as .docx or PDF unless the job ad specifies otherwise.
- Use standard section headings (Experience, Education, Skills) rather than creative alternatives.
- List your core skills and technical competencies in their own section so a keyword scan can find them instantly.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Tailor every bullet point to your own real experience and the specific job ad.