Psychologist, Social Worker, OT or Mental Health Nurse

3 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia Sonder Full time

Sonder Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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Psychologist, Social Worker, OT or Mental Health Nurse

Sonder Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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Who are we?

Sonder is an inclusive, not-for-profit organisation that has been providing better quality health and support services to the South Australian community since 1993. We support thousands of people each year to access services across seven key domains – Mental Health, Aboriginal Health, Alcohol and/or other Drugs, Employment, Community Health, Disability, and Homelessness

Salary (excluding super) paid above award and reviewed annually
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development allowance provided yearly
Generous salary packaging options - increase your take home pay by 6-12%
17.5% Leave Loading
Modern and welcoming office spaces
Christmas Closure Bonus Leave (above annual leave entitlements)
Training opportunities
Meal & entertainment allowances
Paid parental leave, and much more

Sonder are open to negotiating further benefits with the successful applicant to ensure an excellent working environment for you.

Hours

Option 1: Part Time (0.4FTE) Fixed Term until 30 June 2026 (Leave Cover)

Option 2: Part-Time (0.6FTE) Ongoing

Option 3: Full-Time (1FTE) = 0.4FTE Fixed Term (as above) + 0.6FTE Ongoing

Location: Sonder Port Adelaide

More Information & Position Description via this link: https://bit.ly/4mcIIOe

About The Role

As our Mental Health Clinician, you will provide focused psychological interventions in a primary care setting. This role involves supporting perinatal and infant mental health, delivering interventions from triage to suicide prevention, and planning and implementing assessments and treatments. Additionally, you will contribute to group program development, liaise with other professionals, and participate in individual care planning.

Experience Requirements

Demonstrated experience working within a fast-paced environment.
A minimum 2 years' experience working in the area of mental health – inclusive of perinatal, infant mental health and family wellbeing. (0-11yrs)
A minimum 2-year relevant professional development and or supervision.
Experience in delivery of individual and group therapy in the perinatal and family wellbeing (0-11yrs) space utilising evidence-based interventions.
Experience in assessing and treating clients with a range of mental health and/or alcohol and other drug problems

Qualification And Other Requirements

Drivers Licence
Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)
Current or willing to obtain a National Police Clearance
Qualified in one of the following disciplines, Mental Health Accreditation and membership to associated professional body; Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing.

Credential Requirements

Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist

Approved Masters or equivalent in psychology, with experience of two (2) years or more in clinical mental health settings preferably community based.
Registered as a psychologist with AHPRA.

Clinical Psychologist

To be recognised as a clinical psychologist, personnel must meet requirements to have practice endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia in specialist area of practice of clinical psychology.

Mental Health Nurse

Mental Health Nurses must be accredited with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
Experience of two (2) years or more in clinical mental health settings preferably community based.

Social Worker

Approved degree in Social Work, eligibility for membership and Mental Health accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Experience of two (2) years or more in clinical mental health settings preferably community based.

Occupational Therapist

Registered as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
Approved degree from a recognised School of Occupational Therapy.
Experience of two (2) years or more in clinical mental health settings preferably community based.

How To Apply

Applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume to Sonder via our careers portal on our website.

Feel free to send any enquiries to sondercareers@sonder.net.au

Advert Closing Date: 23 August 2025

At Sonder, we strive to respond to all applicants. However, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may only be able to contact those shortlisted for the role. Thank you for your understanding.Seniority level

Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

Employment typePart-time

Job function

Job functionHealth Care Provider
IndustriesHealth and Human Services

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