Psychologist

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Mount Gambier 5291
• Salary – AHP2, $94,997.00 - $110,052.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time, Ongoing/Permanent

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

Make a lasting impact in the lives of children, young people and families within our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. Deliver culturally safe, evidence-based assessment, counselling, group work, and therapeutic interventions. Join a dedicated team providing responsive, recovery-focused mental health care while supporting positive outcomes for diverse communities.

Key duties of the role

• Provide high quality mental health services for children, adolescents and their families that are culturally sensitive and safe, flexible and meets the needs of a diverse population.
• Provide a range of specialist, evidence-based interventions that address the mental health needs of children, young people and their families.
• Responsible for a direct clinical case load.
• Undertake standardised, reliable and validated psychometric assessments.
• Provide written reports detailing results of assessments in a clear, concise manner.

Skills and Experience

• Appropriate degree (Clinical) or equivalent qualification which recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia and general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• To be eligible for appointment at the AHP2 level, the Psychologist must also hold a 2-year Master within Psychology.
• Clinical experience in the treatment and management of complex child and adolescent mental health issues.
• Demonstrated ability to implement clinical assessments and interventions of a complex nature in relation to children and adolescents experiencing mental health issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical work within psychology.

Enquiries can be directed to

Jacqui Hammond

Administration Coordinator

Jacqui.Hammond@sa.gov.au

08 7117 7500

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• AHP2 - Clinical Psychologist CAMHS - Role Description - 955073.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 10 November 2027 at 11:55pm