Clinical Psychologist

Job no: 917988

Work type: Part time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary AHP-3 $108, $116,216.00 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary up to 12 months and part-time working 15 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Senior Clinical Psychologist to join the CALHN Integrated Care Refugee Health Service (RHS). In this vital role, you will provide evidence-based psychological services to refugee health consumers, playing a key part in ensuring the effective management and care of patients. You will conduct complex diagnostic assessments, develop case formulations, and create tailored psychological interventions to support the diverse needs of refugees. Your work will directly contribute to improving the mental health and well-being of individuals facing the challenges of resettlement and trauma.

As a senior member of the team, you will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary professionals, providing consultancy and sharing your expertise to enhance service delivery. You will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and evaluating specialised interventions, ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals from refugee backgrounds, while working within a supportive and dynamic team focused on holistic care and positive health outcomes.

About You

As a Senior Clinical Psychologist, you will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to provide high-quality mental health services to individuals in the refugee community. You will have the necessary qualifications and a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding mental health and trauma.

• Hold a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, with PsyBA general registration and Clinical Psychology endorsement.
• Extensive experience in conducting comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, and developing treatment plans for complex cases.
• Proven ability to work independently, provide psychological consultancy, and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledgeable in current psychological theories, mental health legislation, and the application of evidence-based interventions.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South's Australia's major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We're looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

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Enquiries to:

Jan Williams

Position: Team Manager

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 31 October 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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Advertised: 17 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 31 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time