Psychologist, Social Worker, OT or Mental Health Nurse

Who are we?

Sonder is a leading not-for-profit human services organisation committed to creating communities where no one is left to navigate life’s hardest moments alone. We work alongside thousands of people each year, bringing together mental health, alcohol and other drug, community and practical supports to deliver connected, person-directed care that helps people live the lives they choose.

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.

Salary Band: $92,286 - $110,350 + Super

Hours: 0.5 FTE

Contract: Ongoing

Location: Kaurna Country, Northern Crisis Stabilisation Centre

More Information & Position Description via this link: https://hr.sonder.net.au/11_MHC_CSC.pdf

Immunisations: 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.

About the Role: As a Mental Health Clinician within the Crisis Stabilisation Centre (CSC), you play a key clinical role in contributing to the broader continuum of care within the Integrated Crisis Support Hub. You work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide focused crisis support, comprehensive assessment, and evidence-based interventions for individuals experiencing mental health distress and/or crisis.

You work closely with the Allied Health Lead, Nursing Lead, Peer Lead, and Service Manager to ensure that high-quality, person-centred clinical care is meaningfully integrated across all aspects of service delivery.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to an inclusive and culturally safe workplace.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of two (2) years' relevant professional development and/or supervision within the area of mental health.

• Experience in the delivery of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and other evidence-based interventions.

• Experience in assessing and treating clients with a range of mental health and/or alcohol and other drug problems.

• Experience working within a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in shift coordination is desirable.

• Experience in crisis care settings is desirable.

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)

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: 6 October 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.