Mental Health Clinician

Senior Mental Health Clinicians and Mental Health Clinicians - Located in Mount Barker

Full time, part time and casual opportunities

Multiple positions available at different FTE and salary - morning, afternoon, weekend and public holiday shifts available

$80,423 - $105,000 dependent on skills and experience plus salary sacrifice and shift allowance

Fixed term until 30 June 2026 with an opportunity for extension subject to funding

We are looking for experienced mental health clinicians highly skilled in engaging with diverse groups, passionate about improving access to mental health services and wanting to contribute to the provision of quality, impactful mental health services in the Mount Barker region.

About the Mount Barker Medicare Mental Health Centre (MBMMHC)

Medicare Mental Health Centres are designed to provide a welcoming, low stigma, soft entry point to engagement, assessment and treatment for people who may be experiencing distress or crisis. They assist people aged 16 and over to have access to on-the-spot care, advice and support provided by a multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals including people with lived experience – without needing a prior appointment. They offer an episode of care model, delivering evidence-based care and family support to cover the short to medium term, based on clinical judgement and individual need, including interventions to support those with associated alcohol and other drug (AOD) misuse.

About the roles

The Senior Mental Health Clinicians will play a leading role guiding clinical decision making and coordinating shifts to ensure the provision of high quality clinical and support services at the Centre. They will support the Unit Manager and Clinical Lead in service design, review and reporting, and provide education and support to other multidisciplinary staff members to foster a culture of respectful collaboration in addition to providing clinical services.

Mental Health Clinicians are responsible for the development and delivery of brief and crisis interventions including Single Session Therapy and Solution Focused approaches to clients aged 16 and up presenting to the MBMMHC. They provide care coordination and support transition to appropriate community services and contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical services at the Centre.

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work – Help transform lives through a welcoming, stigma-free, walk-in mental health service staffed with a highly passionate multidisciplinary team.

Competitive Pay & benefits – Enjoy a generous salary, additional penalties for evenings/weekends, superannuation, and salary packaging benefits.

Work-Life Balance – 5 weeks of annual leave

Career Growth & Support – We invest in YOU with clinical supervision, professional development allowances, and specialised training.

Innovate – Be part of a team pioneering new approaches to mental health care—your ideas and expertise will shape this evolving service.

Positive Culture – Work in a supportive, values-driven environment that prioritises teamwork, respect, and inclusivity.

About you

Our ideal candidates will be experienced in brief and crisis interventions, including single session therapy and solution focused approaches.  We are seeking clinicians who are strength based and committed to providing inclusive and accessible mental health support in a multi-disciplinary team which includes people with lived experience.

For this centre we are looking to build a diverse workforce filled with people from unique backgrounds, who have had different experiences, and come from non-dominant cultures. First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. We want our workforce to reflect the communities our visitors come from, in a way that is equitable.

About us

Summit Health is a non-profit organisation that has been established for 25 years. We have a proud history of providing a range of high-quality health care services across the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island regions. We work with a wide network of health professionals and services in our region to connect our clients with the services and supports they need. Our organisation prides itself on fostering a positive culture that values our staff and continuing to develop the services in our region.

How to apply

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If you think you would be a great fit for our team, please click apply to submit your resume and cover letter with three references. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Enquiries about the role are welcome and can be directed to Roxanne Nathan on or