Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist and 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 - Full Time opportunities

Contract: Ongoing

Location: headspace Adelaiade

About the Role:

As a Continuing Care Team (CCT) Clinician, you will provide specialist, evidence-informed mental health care to young people aged 12–25 years experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, a first episode of psychosis. You will deliver intensive case management, psychological interventions, and recovery-focused support to young people and their families while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You will develop and implement person-centred treatment plans, promote continuity of care across community and inpatient settings, and build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated, high-quality care and positive recovery outcomes.

Experience Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in assessing and supporting young people experiencing first episode psychosis, acute mental health presentations, and crisis situations.

• Advanced clinical skills in delivering evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), alongside comprehensive assessment, psychoeducation, and recovery-focused care.

• Proven ability to build effective relationships with young people, families, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders to deliver collaborative, person-centred care.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and time management skills, with the ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands, and maintain confidentiality.

• Sound knowledge of early psychosis intervention, the Australian mental health system, relevant legislation, and accreditation standards.

• A flexible, proactive approach with a commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, evidence-based practice, and contributing positively within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold qualifications in one of the following disciplines:

Other Requirements:

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

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

• Current Child Safe Environments (Through Their Eyes) Training (or willing to obtain)

• 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 sondercareers@sonder.net.au

Advert Closing Date:

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.