About the Role

Using your knowledge and therapeutic skills in evidence-based therapies including ACT, CBT, DBT, interpersonal and trauma-focused approaches, you’ll support clients referred to our free service, funded by Country Health SA PHN, providing high-quality, person-centred care that helps clients build the skills and resilience they need to manage their wellbeing.

This role is being offered fixed term until 30 June 2027 on a 0.6FTE basis at our Port Elliot office.

Why Join Summit Health?

We offer more than just a job, working with Summit Health provides you a satisfying and rewarding career where what you do is valued and supported. You'll also:

- Have access to a range of salary packaging perks which can increase your take home pay along with an attractive salary + super.
- Be provided with professional development opportunities both individually and within the team - we value your education and upskilling.
- Be provided subsidised clinical supervision through an annual allowance.
- Maintain a healthy work life balance as your wellbeing is important to us too!

About You We’re looking for a passionate, motivated and organised clinician who loves making a difference in the lives of clients and thrives on seeing people achieve their goals.

You’ll be confident working autonomously, while also enjoying the connection, collaboration and support that comes from being part of a great team. You’ll bring a genuine passion for working alongside clients to build skills, confidence and resilience, helping them take positive steps towards better wellbeing.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

- Relevant professional registration as a Mental Health Social Worker,



Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse or Psychologist.
- Experience in a similar role,with a strong ability to build meaningful therapeutic relationships and engage clients in their goals.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate confidently, compassionately and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Strong organisational and digital skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and client management software.
- A current full driver’s licence, Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or the ability to obtain these).

About Summit Health & CONNECTcare Summit Health is a trusted, not-for-profit organisation with 30 years experience supporting the health and wellbeing of communities across the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island regions.

CONNECTcare is our integrated allied health and wellbeing service - offering a welcoming, multidisciplinary environment where clinicians are supported to thrive while contributing to meaningful community outcomes. You can find out more about CONNECTcare here: https://www.summithealth.org.au/connectcare/

Ready to join the team?

If you think you would be a great fit for our team, please click apply to submit your resume and cover letter telling us why you've applied!

Applications will be assessed as they are received so we encourage you not to delay your application.

For a detailed position description, please visit www.summithealth.org.au/about/careers/

Enquiries about the role are welcome and can be directed to Bianca Hawkins CONNECTcare Manager on (08) 8406 7715 8406 7715) or [email protected].

📌 Mental Health Clinician (Port Elliot)
🏢 Summit Health
📍 Port Elliot