Senior Clinical Psychologist

Overview

- Central Adelaide Local Health Network
- Mental Health Services, Tranmere
- Salary AHP-3 $104,180 -$111,746 p.a. (pro rata) + superannuation and salary packaging
- Employment Temporary up to 9/1/26 and part-time working 22.5 hours per week

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) Mental Health Clinical Program is made up of a range of multidisciplinary teams providing recovery-focused clinical services to consumers. These teams include inpatient and sub-acute, community and rehabilitation teams in youth, adult and older persons’ services.

Working as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Senior Clinical Psychologist is responsible for the delivery of Psychological services and expert consultancy regarding issues of psychological practice. The Senior Clinical Psychologist coordinates the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program, including triage of referrals, supervision and training of staff, group facilitation, and the provision of intensive DBT to individual consumers as required.

The Senior Clinical Psychologist is an experienced clinician who applies specialised expertise to the development, delivery and continuous improvement of quality clinical work and provides discipline-specific assessments, interventions and consultancy services to the team. The role involves collaboration with consumers, their families/carers and liaison with government and non-government organisations to assist consumers whose severity of mental disorder and/or level of disability necessitates regular review and follow-up to facilitate improved functioning and community tenure.

The Senior Clinical Psychologist is actively involved in clinical leadership within the Team and the disciplinary group and provides professional supervision to designated staff and students.

Responsibilities

- Deliver psychological services and provide expert consultancy regarding issues of psychological practice within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Coordinate the DBT program: triage referrals, supervise staff, provide training, facilitate groups, and deliver intensive DBT to individuals as required.
- Provide discipline-specific assessments, interventions and consultancy; contribute to continuous quality improvement.
- Work collaboratively with consumers, families/carers and liaise with government and non-government organisations to support regular reviews and community functioning.
- Provide clinical leadership within the team and the disciplinary group; supervise designated staff and students.

Qualifications

- Endorsement in Clinical Psychology and full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology.
- Proven experience delivering Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in both individual and group settings.
- Demonstrated expertise in psychological assessment, treatment planning, and supervision within complex mental health environments.
- Eligibility for employment subject to relevant clearance and vaccination requirements.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South Australia’s major quaternary facilities: the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. Services are also delivered at Glenside Health Services and other locations across metropolitan and regional areas. CALHN aims to deliver world-class care and research with a vision to be among the top health services in the world and in Australia.

Diversity and inclusion: CALHN supports a culture where employees feel they belong and are valued for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application information

- The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant immunisation screening.

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