Position: Psychological Therapies Clinician
Job Status: Part Time or Full Time (Up to 1.0 FTE)
Eligibility: Relevant tertiary qualifications in a health-related discipline, such as Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing and Registered Psychologists.
Working Location: Berri, Riverland (South Australia)
Classification: AHP Level 1 / Registered Nurse Level 1 or AHP Level 2 / Registered Nurse Level 2
Base Pay Rate (Annual): (Pro Rata + Super + Leave Loading + Salary Packaging)
RN Level 1: $81,822 - $93,509
AHP Level 1: $72,627 - $93,379
RN Level 2: $94,336 - $105,961
AHP Level 2: $98,566 - $109,808
Applications Close: 9am, Monday 1st December 2025
About Us
Thank you for your interest in applying for the position of Psychological Therapies Clinician with FocusOne Health. FocusOne Health is a purpose led, Not for Profit, organisation with strong organisational values and culture. To find out more about our organisation, please visit www.focusonehealth.com.au/about
About the Role
We are seeking a Psychological Therapies Clinician with demonstrated experience working with clients with mild, moderate or sometimes severe mental illness. The successful candidate will have experience with mental health assessments and therapeutic services, including psycho-education and focused psychological interventions / strategies.
As a Psychological Therapies Clinician, you will play a key role in assisting individuals with mental health needs to increase their capacity to manage their mental health, avoid relapse through early intervention or the onset of acute symptoms.
The services provided through the Psychological Therapies Program are a level of intervention within a stepped care approach and must be evidenced based for the population being targeted (e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy).
The Psychological Therapies Clinician will where appropriate, collaborate, consult and liaise with primary healthcare providers, acute health, emergency services, rehabilitation and support services, family, friends, and carers and/or other agencies to support optimal client outcomes.
Candidates with relevant qualifications in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing and Registered Psychologists are encouraged to apply.
FocusOne Health offers a supportive environment, working with a team of multidisciplinary professionals and organisational specialists, to support your development. Access to significant Professional Development opportunities are available, including support to obtain accreditation for your profession (where eligible).
We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The successful applicant will be remunerated in accordance with FocusOne Health’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications. We offer flexible terms and conditions and attractive salary packaging arrangements. For more information about salary packaging, please visit Discover salary packaging - Community Business Bureau (cbb.com.au).
Comprehensive onboarding and induction to the role will be provided to the successful applicant.
We reserve the right to appoint to the role prior to the application closure date.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Melanie Gilgen or Ashleigh Spillman, Portfolio Coordinator Mental Health at FocusOne Health on (08) 8582 3823.
Pre-Employment Screening
If you are selected for an interview, copies of the documentation outlined below will be requested at the job interview.
Pre-Employment Declaration
☒Pre-Employment Declaration Form
Criminal History Assessment
In accordance with the South Australian Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 and the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017, the successful application will be required to attain appropriate criminal and relevant history screening assessment / criminal history check. The following checks will be required for this role:
☒National Police Clearance
☒Working with Children Check (DHS)
Certificates & Licences
☒DHS Safe Environments for Children and Young People: Through Their Eyes (SE:TTE) training – Full Day Course
☒Current Drivers Licence (valid in Australia)
☒Motor Vehicle Registration
☒Certificate of Currency for Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Insurance
☒Qualification/s
☒Qualified Registration/s
If these documents are not available by the interview date, this can be discussed on the day.
Immunisation
FocusOne Health strongly encourages its employees to be fully vaccinated to protect their health and that of our clients and their family and friends.