Senior Psychologist

Sonder; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary above award

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development allowance

Salary packaging options

Leave loading 17.5%

Modern office spaces

Holiday bonus leave

Training opportunities

Meal & entertainment allowances

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Sonder is seeking a Senior Psychologist to lead clinical practice in the headspace Early Psychosis program at Kaurna Country, headspace Adelaide. You will supervise and train clinicians, provide specialist assessments and CBT-based interventions for young people with complex needs, and champion trauma-informed, family-inclusive care.

You will work both autonomously and collaboratively to shape services, drive best practices, and improve outcomes for youth and families, in a welcoming, inclusive

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health, preferably with young people, including group settings.
• Strong skills in assessment, engagement, case management and evidence-based interventions.
• Clinical leadership with supervision, training and education.
• Ability to use research and evidence to guide practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the headspace Early Psychosis program.
• Offer supervision, consultation, education and training to clinicians.
• Deliver specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions (e.g., CBT, trauma-informed, family-inclusive care).
• Help shape services to promote recovery and improve outcomes for young people and families.
• Collaborate autonomously and with the multidisciplinary team to strengthen practice.

Skills

Mental health

Group work

Assessment

Case management

Evidence-based interventions

Clinical leadership

Supervision

Training

Research use

Education

Clinical Psychologist registration (AHPRA)

General Psychologist registration (APHPRA)

Supervisor registration (desired)

WWCC / NPC (eligible)

Job description

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: $115,337 - $120,440 + Super

Hours: Up to 0.5 FTE

Contract: Ongoing

Location: Kaurna Country, headspace Adelaide

More Information & Position Description via this link: https://hr.sonder.net.au/23_hs_SP.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 theSenior Psychologist, you’ll provide clinical leadership and specialist expertise within the headspace Early Psychosis (hEP) program, supporting clinicians to deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychological care.

You’ll providesupervision, consultation, education and training, while offering specialist assessment and therapeutic intervention for young people with complex presentations. You’ll champion approaches including CBT, trauma-informed and family-inclusive care, helping build clinical capability across the multidisciplinary team.

Working autonomously and collaboratively, you’ll help shape and develop services that promote recovery, strengthen best practice and improve outcomes for young people and their families.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to an inclusive and culturally safe workplace.

Experience Requirements:

• Experience working inmental health, preferably with young people, including group settings.


• Strong skills inassessment, engagement, case management and evidence-based psychological interventions.


• Demonstratedclinical leadership, including supervision, training and education.


• Ability to useresearch and evidenceto guide clinical practice.


• Strongcommunication, teamwork and conflict-management skills, including de-escalation.

Qualification and Other Requirements:

• Clinical Psychologists: Current and full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) with practice endorsement in clinical psychology (desirable)


• Registered Psychologist: Current and full general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (APHPRA). * Registered psychologists are strongly encouraged to apply. Sonder offers comprehensive support towards clinical endorsement, including access to internal board-approved supervisors, professional development opportunities, and financial support for endorsement-related requirements.


• Registration to practice as a supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia (desired but not required)


• Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)


• Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC)

Advert Closing Date: 28 October 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.