• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Forensic Mental Health – Oakden
• Salary: $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP3
• Ongoing Full-Time 

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our Forensic Community Mental Health Service team.

The successful applicant will conduct assessments and evidence-based interventions to provide comprehensive support to individuals who may be navigating complex mental health challenges within the criminal justice system.

Psychologists are not expected to have developed a full suite of assessments and interventions. Training and supervision in the use of a range of assessments and therapies is provided on an ongoing basis, along with targeted supervision by clinicians within NALHN.

The successful applicant will also work within a multi-disciplinary team and be in a position to inform treatment planning and provide consultancy services to staff. They may also be delegated to provide orientation, supervision and support to psychologists, staff from other disciplines and volunteers.

In addition, the successful applicant will be in a position to contribute to the development of service aims and objectives and participate in the development and maintenance of relationships with key partners in government and non-government services.

The successful applicant may also contribute to research and evaluation of psychological practice and promote new information and development in the field of psychology.

To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate degree (Master of Clinical or Forensic Psychology) or equivalent qualification recognised by the PsyBA. Must hold general registration with the PsyBA and be endorsed in Clinical or Forensic area of practice. Must hold approved supervisor status with the PsyBA at all levels of supervision (primary and secondary).

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate, enthusiastic and experienced Psychologist looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

About Adelaide:

Ranked one of the worlds “Most Liveable Cities” and “Most Beautiful Cities”, Adelaide combines nearby beaches, rolling hills and wildlife, culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars, world-wide sporting events like the LIV Golf and SANTOS Tour Down Under, and artistic festivals such as the Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements and a large range of opportunities for movement, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (e.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 891685

Role Description and Further Information:

 891685 - Senior Psychologist - Forensic Community Mental Health - AHP3 - role description.pdf

Mental Health Allied Health

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

Applications close: 31 January 2025

For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref:

891685