Deliver accessible, immediate mental health support, psychological therapy and referrals, helping people in distress connect with the right care.

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: Part-time (0.6 FTE)

Contract: Fixed term until October 2027, with the potential to extend

Location: Kaurna Country, Northern Adelaide Medicare Mental Health

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 the Mental Health Clinician, you will work within a multidisciplinary team in the Short-Term Care stream to provide timely triage, intake, assessment and psychological interventions for people experiencing mental health distress or suicidal crisis. You will provide a safe, welcoming and accessible entry point to support, offering on-the-spot care and advice without the need for referral or prior appointment, with every interaction focused on therapeutic benefit.

You will provide structured psychological therapy within a six-session model, assess individual needs and facilitate warm referrals to appropriate services. You will also contribute to treatment planning, group program development, clinical consultation and liaison, and participate in supervision, clinical reviews, team meetings and relevant external meetings.

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.

A minimum 3 years experience working in the area of mental health.

A minimum 2 years relevant professional development and or supervision.

Experience in 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 in shift coordination would be desirable

Qualifications:

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

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).