Psychologist, Social Worker, OT or Mental Health Nurse
Join Sonder as a Mental Health Clinician delivering services across Kadina, Port Pirie & Clare, providing therapy, care coordination & support!
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 (0.8 FTE)
Contract: Ongoing
Location: Narungga Country, Sonder Kadina. This role will deliver in-person Country Clinical Care and Coordination services across Kadina, Port Pirie and Clare. Travel is supported with a pool car, with KPIs adjusted accordingly. Base location is flexible
More Information & Position Description via this link: https://bit.ly/4svT9iY
About the Role:
We are seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join Sonder’s Country Clinical Care and Coordination (Country CCC) program. The program supports people with severe mental health needs being managed in primary care, aiming to improve access to appropriate interventions, maximise recovery, prevent escalation, and provide wrap-around, coordinated care for individuals with complex needs.
In this role, you will deliver evidence-based psychological therapies within a primary care setting, working with clients who have complex mental health presentations. You will also provide care coordination, facilitate referrals, and link clients with appropriate services as part of a stepped care approach.
This position delivers in-person services across Kadina, Port Pirie and Clare. Travel is supported with a pool car, with KPIs adjusted to reflect travel requirements. Base location is flexible.
Experience Requirements:
Demonstrated experience working as a Mental Health Clinician within a fast paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
Demonstrated experience working with adults with severe and complex mental health needs.
Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a Mental Health Clinician delivering evidence based mental health interventions and assessments.
Qualification and 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 Driver's Licence
Applicants must hold qualifications in one of the following disciplines:
Psychology
Social Work – with Mental Health Accreditation through the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Occupational Therapy – with Mental Health Endorsement recognised by Occupational Therapy Australia
Nursing – must be a Registered Nurse with Credentialed Mental Health Nurse status through the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses
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: Wednesday 8 April 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.
- Department
- Mental Health Services
- Role
- Mental Health Clinician
- Locations
- Narungga Country, Sonder Kadina