Psychologist, Social Worker, Nurse, OT or Mental Health Nurse
Support young people aged 12–25 experiencing early psychosis through compassionate assessment, crisis care and connected treatment with Sonder’s mobile clinical team.
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: $92,286.48 - $110,350.76 + Super
Hours: Up to 1 FTE
Contract: Ongoing
Location: headspace Adelaide
More Information & Position Description via this link: https://hr.sonder.net.au/8_MATTC.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 Mobile Assessment and Treatment Team (MATT) Clinician, you’ll be part of an extended-hours, 7-day service within the Early Psychosis Program, formally known as the headspace Adelaide Youth Early Psychosis Program.
You’ll provide clinical triage, assessment and clinical services in collaboration with general practice and other mental health providers, helping to enhance the health and mental health outcomes of young people aged 12–25 years.
You’ll support young people referred to the Early Psychosis Program where there is a possibility they are at risk of, or experiencing, a first episode of psychosis.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to an inclusive and culturally safe workplace.
Experience Requirements:
Demonstrated experience working within a fast-paced environment.
Clinical experience of the assessment and effective management of younger people experiencing an acute psychosis and crisis services.
Experience of working in an acute mental health setting.
Qualifications:
Applicants must hold qualifications in one of the following disciplines:
Psychology - Registered with AHPRA
Social Work - Registered with ASW
Occupational Therapy - Registered with AHPRA
Nursing - Registered with AHPRA
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: 25 September 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
- Kaurna Country, headspace Adelaide
- Yearly salary
- AUD92,286.48 - AUD110,350.76