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Child & Adolescent Psychologist 📍 Leiden, Netherlands | Hybrid | Freelance (ZZP) ResPair is an independent psychology practice in Leiden serving English, Slovak, Czech and Spanish-speaking adults and couples. We are growing, and we are looking for a Child and Adolescent Psychologist to collaborate with us as a freelancer and develop work with children, adolescents and their families. 🌿 About the collaboration We are looking for a psychologist who enjoys working with young people and the people around them. Many of our clients are international families settling into life in the Netherlands, so cultural sensitivity matters here. Your work in the practice may include: Individual psychological therapy for children and adolescents Intake interviews, clinical assessment and case formulation Support with emotional and behavioural difficulties, such as anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, school-related stress and the challenges of adjusting to a new country Parent guidance and psychoeducation Collaboration with parents, families, schools and other professionals when appropriate 🎓 What we’re looking for A Master’s degree in clinical child and adolescent psychology, orthopedagogiek, or a closely related field Registration as a NIP Kinder- en Jeugdpsycholoog, or an equivalent or higher registration (e.g. BIG GZ-psycholoog or klinisch psycholoog, NVO orthopedagoog-generalist) At least one official training in an evidence-based approach (e.g. schema therapy, EMDR, CBT, systemic therapy) Relevant experience working with children and/or adolescents. This can be clinical work, work in the care sector, or volunteering in a psychological role Your own professional liability insurance that explicitly covers work with children and adolescents Your own supervision arrangement for child and adolescent clinical work A valid Dutch KvK registration (ZZP), or the willingness and eligibility to obtain one A recent VOG (certificate of conduct) Knowledge of the Meldcode (the Dutch reporting protocol for suspected domestic violence and child abuse) and of the rules on consent for minors Fluency in English Availability to see clients in person in Leiden, alongside online sessions where appropriate A warm, culturally sensitive and ethical way of working ✨ Valued, but not essential Working-level of Dutch Ability to provide therapy in one other language Experience with international, multilingual or third-culture-kid families Experience with parent guidance, or collaboration with schools and multidisciplinary teams 💛 What we offer At ResPair, we believe professional independence and a supportive community can go hand in hand. A freelance collaboration in which you stay clinically independent and responsible for your own cases Advertisement online on our website Referrals and enquiries from new clients A hybrid way of working, combining in-person and online sessions A welcoming consultation room in the centre of Leiden The option of peer intervision with the practice founder Room to start small and grow your practice at your own pace A friendly, collegial environment in a growing independent practice We welcome psychologists who are just starting this kind of collaboration as well as those with an established practice. 📩 Interested? Send an email with your CV along with your motivation outlining how you meet the criteria described above as well as why you would like to collaborate with ResPair to [email protected]. All applicants will be contacted, and successful applicants invited to an interview. #psychologist #childpsychology #adolescentpsychology #Leiden #ZZP #expats #mentalhealth #vacature

Core Responsibilities

Provide psychological therapy, intake interviews, clinical assessments, and case formulation for children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral, or adjustment difficulties. Offer parent guidance and psychoeducation, and collaborate with families, schools, and other professionals when appropriate.

Requirements

Applicants need a relevant master's degree, an appropriate professional registration, evidence-based therapy training, and relevant experience with children or adolescents. They must also have professional liability insurance, clinical supervision, a Dutch business registration or eligibility to obtain one, a recent certificate of conduct, knowledge of safeguarding and minor-consent rules, English fluency, and availability for in-person work in Leiden.

Benefits

• Client Referrals
• Online Advertisement
• Hybrid Work Arrangement
• Consultation Room
• Peer Intervision
• Flexible Practice Growth
• Collegial Work Environment