Posted: 11/08/2025
Closing Date: 19/08/2025
Salary: $110,113.00 - $114,981.00
Job Type: Contract
Location: Kaurna Country, Sonder & headspace Marion
Job Category: Healthcare & Medical

WHO ARE WE?

headspace is Australia’s leading youth mental health organisation, providing a range of comprehensive services for young people aged 12 - 25 years. headspace centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who are seeking support with mental health, physical and sexual health, work and study, or alcohol and/or other drug use.
Sonder is the lead agency of headspace Adelaide, headspace Edinburgh North, headspace Marion and headspace Onkaparinga.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant experience in the area of youth mental health
• Relevant professional development.
• Supervisory experienceExperience in delivery of cognitive behaviour therapy and other evidence-based interventions for young people with mental illness.

QUALIFICATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Drivers Licence
• Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children’s Check (WWCC)
• Current or willing to obtain a National Police Clearance
• Qualified in one of the following disciplines, Mental Health Accreditation and membership to associated professional body; Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing.

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist

• Approved Masters or equivalent in psychology, with experience of two (2) years or more in clinical mental health settings preferably community based.
• Registered as a psychologist with AHPRA.

Clinical Psychologist:

• To be recognised as a clinical psychologist, personnel must meet requirements to have practice endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia in specialist area of practice of clinical psychology.

Mental Health Nurse

• Mental Health Nurses must be accredited with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
• Experience of two (2) years or more in clinical mental health settings preferably community based.

Social Worker

• Approved degree in Social Work, eligibility for membership and Mental Health accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Experience of two (2) years or more in clinical mental health settings preferably community based.

Occupational Therapist

• Registered as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
• Approved degree from a recognised School of Occupational Therapy.
• Experience of two (2) years or more in clinical mental health settings preferably community based.

Join headspace Marion as a Senior Mental Health Clinician, providing assessment, therapy, and care coordination for young people aged 12–25 with mild to complex mental health needs. Working in a multidisciplinary team, you’ll deliver evidence-based interventions, support those at risk of self-harm or suicide, and ensure coordinated care with GPs, psychiatrists, and allied health professionals. This role also involves mentoring staff, contributing to service development, and building strong community partnerships to improve youth mental health outcomes.