Overview
Who are we? headspace is Australia's leading youth mental health organisation, providing a range of comprehensive services for young people aged 12 - 25 years. headspace centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who are seeking support with mental health, physical and sexual health, work and study, or alcohol and/or other drug use. Sonder is the lead agency of headspace Adelaide, headspace Edinburgh North, headspace Marion and headspace Onkaparinga.
What benefits can we offer?
Benefits
* 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.
Details
Hours: Part-time (0.4 FTE)
Contract: Ongoing
Location: Kaurna Country, headspace Adelaide
More Information & Position Description via this link: https://bit.ly/3LA4eiz
About The Role
The Senior Psychologist plays a key leadership role in the hEP program, guiding clinicians to deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychological interventions. They provide supervision, training, and consultation to support staff in applying therapies like CBT, trauma-informed care, family-inclusive approaches, and other recovery-focused modalities. In addition to supporting the team, the Senior Psychologist directly works with young people with complex presentations, providing specialist assessment and intervention. They help shape service delivery, contribute to workforce development, and ensure care aligns with best-practice standards. The role requires both autonomous decision-making and collaborative teamwork, driving excellence in early psychosis care and supporting the recovery journey of young people and their families.
Experience Requirements
* Demonstrated experience of working within a mental health service, preferably with young people in group setting.
* Demonstrated experience using a case management model in a mental health setting with clinical expertise around assessment and engagement.
* Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership.
Qualification And Other Requirements
* Registration as a psychologist under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009). Practice endorsement or eligibility to enter a registrar program as a clinical/clinical neuropsychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia
* Registration to practice as a supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia
* Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children\'s Check (WWCC)
* Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC)
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
Advert Closing Date: Thursday 22 January 2026
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.
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