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Take your psychology career to the next level and lead meaningful change across public Mental health service Our client is a major public health service in South Australia seeking an experienced Principal Clinical Psychologist to lead psychology services across their mental health network.
This is a permanent, part-time role at 22.5 hours per week with flexible working days, offering a salary of $123,048 to $133,957 per annum (pro rata).
Based in the Southern suburbs of Adelaide, the successful candidate will report to the Allied Health Director and take on a strategic leadership position within a multidisciplinary mental health team.
Lead and coordinate high-quality psychology services across multiple sites, with responsibility for clinical governance and service quality $123,048 to $133,957 p.a. (pro rata), plus professional development support, incremental wage increases, and paid clinical supervision Flexible part time arrangement with opportunities to conduct research, mentor senior psychologists, and contribute to strategic service development Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate high-quality psychology services across SALHN Mental Health Services.
Provide expert clinical leadership and advice across service planning, policy development, workforce strategy and complex clinical matters.
Build strong, collaborative partnerships with clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams to support integrated, person-centred care.
Drive strategic psychology and allied health service development, innovation and continuous improvement.
Oversee clinical standards, service quality,



workforce priorities and resource allocation to ensure effective service delivery.
Develop and implement supervision and professional development frameworks that promote clinical competency, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Provide senior clinical supervision, mentorship and professional support to experienced and advanced psychologists.
Support and promote research, education and training initiatives, strengthening professional practice and capability across the psychology workforce.
Preferred Requirements Demonstrated clinical leadership experience in psychology service planning, development, and workforce management Extensive experience working with consumers presenting with high or complex needs in a mental health setting Strong skills in strategic consultation, clinical governance, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice Proven ability to communicate, negotiate, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders Experience developing and implementing supervision frameworks that support competency, quality assurance, and continuous improvement Preferred Qualifications Psychology degree or equivalent qualification with general registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Clinical Psychology Demonstrated expertise in clinical psychology practice and evidence-based therapeutic approaches Demonstrated expertise in clinical psychology practice and evidence-based therapeutic approaches AHPRA registration and endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist To apply and enquire Contact Sharon Eden Principal Recruitment Consultant Email – ****** Phone – ************

📌 Principal Clinical Psychologist (South Australia)
🏢 Healthcare Australia
📍 South Australia