• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Woodville
• Salary AHP3 $104,180 to $111,746 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time, Permanent Role

Exciting career opportunity in mental health rehabilitation!

We’re looking for health professionals to join us as we open a new, state-of-the-art Inpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (IMHRU) at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH).

This is your chance to be part of a new patient focussed service that prioritises recovery and the delivery of best-practice, trauma-informed care in a brand new 24-bed building. If you’re passionate about being part of a safe and connected organisation and looking for a rewarding career in mental health, apply today!

About the Role

Join the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) TQEH Mental Health Rehabilitation Service (MHRS) as a Senior Clinical Psychologist and make a significant impact on the recovery of consumers within the CALHN catchment area. The Senior Clinical Psychologist works as part of the MHRS and will work collaboratively with inpatient, community, and rehabilitation services within the Mental Health Clinical Program to support consumer access and positive outcomes. You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team providing expert psychological assessments, case formulations, and interventions. As part of the multidisciplinary team, you'll oversee the implementation of psychological strategies and provide clinical leadership, supervision, and consultancy. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and improvement of mental health services while supporting consumer recovery and social inclusion.

For more information about the role, and essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required, please refer to the role description.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications & Registration – A degree in Clinical Psychology with general registration and an endorsed Area of Practice, plus approved supervisor status with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
• Advanced Clinical Skills – Expertise in comprehensive assessments, risk management, and evidence-based psychological interventions, including individual and group therapy.
• Leadership & Collaboration – Proven ability to provide clinical leadership, supervision, and consultancy within a multidisciplinary team while working effectively with consumers, carers, and external services.
• Knowledge & Experience – Strong understanding of mental health service structures, legislation, and ethical standards, with experience in rehabilitation-focused mental health settings and complex case management.

If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health rehabilitation, we’d love to hear from you!

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best. Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories, our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Relocation support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.
• Annual leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation each year.
• Flexible work arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and fitness benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

CALHN is an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application information:

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 899385

Enquiries to:

Karol Wills , Allied Health Executive Assistant

Phone: 70871000

E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 27th June 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

899385 Senior Clinical Psychologist - TQEH 24 Bed IMHRU - AHP3.pdf

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