Senior Clinician (Psychology or Social Work)
SA Health
Job reference: 940885 Location: 5092 - MODBURY Job status: Short Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone
About the Role: An exciting opportunity is presented to work within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as a Senior Clinician within the Division of Forensic Mental Health. The Senior Clinician (Psychology or Social Work) is responsible to the Team Manager of Owenia House for the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of quality evidence-based, assessment and treatment services for individuals who have committed sexual offences in South Australia. Owenia House is a specialist community-based service that works with adult offenders to reduce recidivism and promote safer community outcomes. Services at Owenia House include comprehensive assessment, structured group programs, individual therapy, education and information. Owenia House adopts a collaborative multi-agency approach to offender treatment and rehabilitation in South Australia. Working with highly skilled clinicians, the incumbent will provide clinical leadership within the state-wide Forensic Mental Health service, as well as providing support and supervision to less experienced staff. This role offers many opportunities to be involved specialist Forensic Mental Health service development, quality improvement, research and innovation. To be eligible for this role as a psychologist, you must have an appropriate Degree in Clinical, Forensic or Health Psychology or equivalent qualification recognised by the PsyBA and general registration with PsyBA and an endorsed area of practice in Clinical, Forensic or Health Psychology or Must be eligible or be willing to work towards eligibility to hold Board Approved Supervisors Status with the PsyBA at all levels of supervision (primary and secondary). To be eligible for this role as a Social Worker, you must have an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. About You: In this role you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships. An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment is essential to this role. You will be joining a dynamic and expanding Local Health Network that is committed to delivering contemporary, innovative and high‑quality health services within modern facilities. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team. About Adelaide: Adelaide is consistently recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world-class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes. Ranked one of the worlds “Most Liveable Cities” and “Most Beautiful Cities”, Adelaide provides something for everyone combining a wonderful mix of nature with nearby beaches, rolling hills and wildlife and culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars. Events like the LIV Golf, SANTOS Tour Down Under, Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival add extra appeal to living here. About Us: The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide. NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community. With over 7,000 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. Our Local Health Network Sites and Services: NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north-eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services. Lyell McEwin Hospital – the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services. Modbury Hospital – a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care. Mental Health Services – adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings. Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services – provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in-hospital and across four community sites. Primary Health Care Services – including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains.
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: 940885 Enquiries: Simone Trowbridge Team Manager (Owenia House) Phone: 0402 012 367 E-mail: Simone.Trowbridge@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date: 31 July 2026 – 11.55PM Role Description and Further Information: * Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
Applications close: 31/07/2026 11:55 PM Flexibility Statement
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