Senior Mental Health Clinician

Mount Barker SA | 0.8 – 1.0 FTE | $53.66 – $59.79/hour

Lead with Purpose - Join iREACH Rural Health

iREACH Rural Health is a values-driven, not-for-profit organisation delivering innovative health services across regional South Australia. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Mental Health Clinician to support our clinical workforce at headspace Mount Barker.

This is your chance to lead a dedicated team making a genuine difference in the lives of young people, families, and communities through trauma-informed, person-centred care.

Learn more about us: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/mount-barker/

About the Role

The Senior Mental Health Clinician plays a key role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people through high-quality, evidence-based care.

In this role, you will:

Facilitate excellence in clinical practice and service delivery to achieve improved outcomes for headspace clients.

Provide evidence-based therapeutic counselling to young people experiencing mild to moderate or complex mental health concerns.

Deliver direct mental health services as a primary part of your role.

Support young people at risk of, or experiencing, severe mental illness to maximise recovery and wellbeing.

Work collaboratively with families and carers involved in a young person’s care.

Offer guidance, mentorship, and clinical support to Level 1 Mental Health Clinicians.

About You

You are an experienced, collaborative clinician ready to lead. You bring:

A qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work, with at least 2 years’ experience in a therapeutic space or possess transferable skills.

Mental Health Accreditation with AASW or working towards or be registered with APHRA as required by your professional body.

Proven capacity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic care

High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and resilience

A commitment to culturally safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed practices

A valid Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

We’re committed to providing a workplace where you are valued, supported, and inspired.

Our employee benefits include:

Generous Salary Packaging: Benefit from attractive salary packaging arrangements, and a meal and entertainment card (up to $15,900 tax-free).

Competitive Remuneration: Receive a salary that recognises your skills and experience.

Employee Assistance Program: Support services are available for staff and their families.

Professional Development: Opportunities for professional growth and clinical supervision.

Paid Parental Leave: Available for eligible employees.

Flexible Work Options: Flexibility to support work-life balance and family-friendly practices.

Annual Leave: 5 weeks for full-time employees (pro-rata for part-time).

Personal Leave: 10 days for full-time employees (pro-rata for part-time).

Wellness Leave: 2 additional days each year, on top of other leave entitlements.

Apply Now

Applications Close: Friday, 21st November 2025 at 5:00 PM

Applications will be reviewed as received—early applications are encouraged.

For more information about this role and to view the Recruitment Information Pack, please visit the Join Our Team section of our website.

Submit your Resume and Cover Letter (addressing the Job and Person Description) via SEEK.

For further information, contact Ingrid Puise on (08) 8398 4262

Please include contact details for two current referees. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

We Welcome Diversity

iREACH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

LGBTIQ+ communities

People with disabilities

Individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Passionate about youth mental health and looking for your next challenge? Apply now and make a difference in regional mental health care.