Senior Social Worker / Clinical Psychologist / Psychologist in Adelaide Metro Southern Closes: Sep 21 2026 Transform lives everyday!
SA Health · Adelaide Metro Southern Categories · AU
Posted 60+ days ago
Clinical Practice
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Not yet analysed
Demand70
Career growth60
Healthcare fit15
Remote potential10
5-year outlook
Salary range is $94,997-$110,052 p.a. (AHP2), with potential for progression to higher classifications in public health, though contract status may limit long-term stability.
Clinical license
Required
Applicant reach
moderate
Seniority
senior
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-09-07
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
This is a highly relevant role for experienced social workers or psychologists with child protection expertise, but not suitable for clinicians outside these disciplines. It offers meaningful work but is contract-based and emotionally demanding.
Who should apply
Social workers with AASW membership, clinical psychologists or psychologists with general registration, and those with advanced experience in trauma-informed care with children and families.
CV angle
Emphasize direct clinical experience with children and families, trauma-informed assessment and intervention, interagency collaboration, and case conference participation. Highlight any forensic assessment or child protection work.
Skills to highlight
- Trauma-informed care
- Forensic assessment
- Therapeutic intervention
- Case management
- Interagency collaboration
- Child protection knowledge
- Clinical documentation
Role summary
A senior clinical role within SA Health's Child Safety & Wellbeing Health Service, providing forensic and therapeutic assessments and interventions for children and families involved in child protection, along with consultation and interagency liaison.
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