Psychologist, Social Worker, OT or Mental Health Nurse

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

• 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.

Hours: Part-time or Full-time (0.8 FTE to 1 FTE)

Contract: Ongoing

Location: Kaurna Country, headspace Adelaide

More Information & Position Description via this link:

About the Role

As a Senior Clinician within the headspace Adelaide Mobile Assessment and Treatment Team (MATT), you will play a key role in delivering responsive, youth-focused mental health services as part of an extended-hours, 7-day service.

Working with young people aged 12–25 years who may be experiencing, or are at risk of, a first episode of psychosis, you will provide comprehensive intake, triage, assessment, crisis intervention, and treatment services. You will collaborate closely with GPs, mental health providers, families, and support networks to achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes.

In this senior position, you will provide clinical leadership, mentoring, and support to fellow clinicians while contributing to service planning and development. You will deliver evidence-based, recovery-oriented care through community outreach, home-based treatment, acute interventions, and coordinated referrals, ensuring young people receive timely and appropriate support throughout their mental health journey.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people while working within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to early intervention and excellence in mental health care.

Experience Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working within a fast-paced environment.

• Clinical experience of the assessment and effective management of younger people experiencing an acute psychosis and crisis services.

• Experience of working in an acute mental health setting.

• Supervisory experience.

Qualification and Other Requirements

Applicants must hold qualifications in one of the following disciplines:

• Psychology

• Social Work – Eligible for Mental Health Accreditation through the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

• Occupational Therapy – with Mental Health Endorsement recognised by Occupational Therapy Australia

• Nursing – must be a Registered Nurse with Credentialed Mental Health Nurse status through the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses

• Knowledge and experience in using the Microsoft suite of software and databases to prove ability to use relevant information technology, electronic recording systems and data management tools

• Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)

• Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC)

• Employment is subject to compliance with Sonder’s Immunisation Policy. Applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, all vaccinations and immunisations required for the role.

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 ***email_hidden***

Advert Closing Date: Friday 19 June 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.