Senior Psychologist/ Social Worker/ Mental Health Nurse/ Occupational Therapist
Posted: 07/02/2025
Closing Date: 22/02/2025
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: Ongoing
Location: Head to Health
About the Role:
Northern Head to Health is seeking a Senior Mental Health Clinician to provide immediate support to individuals in distress. You'll conduct assessments, develop care plans, provide brief interventions, and contribute to group programs. The role includes team leadership, shift coordination, clinical supervision, and collaboration with professionals to ensure high-quality care.
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).
NOTE:
* Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Mental Health Nurses must be registered with AHPRA.
* Occupational Therapist must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience working in mental health.
* Social workers must have Accredited Mental Health Social Work Status with AASW.
* Mental Health Nurses must be accredited with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
*Please visit position description for full credentialing requirements.*
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 sondercareers@sonder.net.au.
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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