Psychologist, Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Psychologist, Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist Posted: 05/02/2025 Closing Date: 20/02/2025 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Kaurna Country, Northern Adelaide Head to Health Job Category: Healthcare & Medical Job Description 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. What benefits can we offer? When you work with Sonder, you become part of the Sonder family and that provides you with a number of benefits such as: 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 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. Contract Type: Ongoing Hours: 1FTE Location: Head to Health, Elizabeth About the Role: The Mental Health Clinician will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver focused psychological interventions for individuals with mental health disorders in a primary care setting. They will provide both individual and group interventions for a range of client groups, including adults, adolescents, women in the perinatal period, children, and acute cases. The clinician will be responsible for planning and implementing assessment and treatment services, as well as developing and running group programs when necessary. They will also liaise and consult with other professionals and participate in individual and group supervision, team meetings, and external meetings. Experience Requirements: Demonstrated experience working within a fast-paced environment. A minimum of 3 years experience working in the area of mental health. A minimum of 2 years relevant professional development and/or supervision. Experience in delivery of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and other evidence-based interventions. Experience in assessing and treating clients with a range of mental health and/or alcohol and other drug problems. Experience in shift coordination would be desirable. Qualification and Other Requirements: Qualified in one of the following disciplines and membership to associated professional body: Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing. Current DCSI or Working With Children Clearance. Current Child Safe Environments (Through Their Eyes) Training. Drivers Licence. Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC). Credentialing Requirements: 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. 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. Social Worker: Accreditation as a Mental Health Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Experience of two (2) years or more in clinical mental health settings. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr