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We are looking for a Psychologist to join our team

Help us to make a difference in the lives of our patients! 

An exciting opportunity to join the Acute Allied Health Division of SALHN. Working across medical and surgical areas, you will use your professional judgement to plan, develop, deliver and evaluate Psychology Services, working collaboratively with patients and the multidisciplinary team. 

About the role: 

As the Psychologist for Acute Allied Health, some of your duties may involve:

• Providing high level, evidence-based Psychological, Cognitive and Behavioural/Emotional assessment, diagnosis and appropriate treatment of mental health, cognitive and psychological issues in patients with complex health issues. 
• Providing your expert opinion, consultancy and psycho-education services to staff who are supporting patients with complex psychological, cognitive or mental health issues to maximise self-management strategies. 
• Establishing and developing internal and external networks of service providers to deliver the best possible patient resources and pathways and to act as a consultant in clinical psychological services.

About you:

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification recognised by the PsyBA and general registration with PsyBA and an endorsed area of practice in Clinical Psychology or Health Psychology. 
• Significant relevant clinical experience in the delivery of relevant models and practices. 
• Demonstrated experience in the effective development, implementation and evaluation of service improvement activities. 
• Ability to apply a high-level of competence in designing and implementing evidence-based psychological interventions and treatments, with a broad range of Clinical Psychology clinical skills. 
• Ability to apply a high level of competence and extensive knowledge in psychometric assessment, research and program design. 
• Ability to problem solve, time manage and apply specialist skills to complex issues relating to client therapy and the psychology service. 

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Please note: The attached role description is currently under review and may be adjusted prior to appointment. All applicants will be provided with the finalised role description.

Want To Know More? Contact: Bec Daebeler, Acute Allied Health Director, (08) 8204 5721, Rebecca.Daebeler@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 7th June 2026

Attachments:

• 938806 AHP3 Psychologist (Acute Allied Health) - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 938806