• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Older Persons Mental Health – Elizabeth Vale
• Salary: $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP3
• Ongoing Part-Time – working 18.75 hours per week 

About the Role:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Psychologist to join our Older Persons Mental Health team at Ward 1H, Lyell McEwin Hospital.

In this role you will be part of a multidisciplinary team and be responsible for providing psychology assessment and evidence-based treatment services to older adults.

As a Senior Psychologist, you will be a clinical leader and be in a position to contribute to the development of service aims and objectives in collaboration with other team members. You may also provide orientation, supervision and support to staff and volunteers; contribute to research and evaluation of psychological practice; and promote new information and development in the field of psychology.

Training and supervision in the use of a range of assessments and therapies is provided on an ongoing basis.

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

About You:
Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic 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 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, 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):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

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: 901733

Enquiries:
Natalija Vujinovic
Psychologist
Phone: (08) 7485 4300
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date:
13 June 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:
 901733 - Senior Clinical Psychologist - Ward 1H, Older Persons Mental Health - AHP3 - role description.pdf

For more information about Mental Health Allied Health at NALHN visit our Mental Health Allied Health page.

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

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

901733