Clinical Director | Lead an Established Psychology Team & Maintain a Caseload

We're looking for an accomplished Clinical Director (Psychology) to provide strategic leadership, strengthen clinical governance and guide the continued development of a multidisciplinary healthcare organisation.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of clinical standards, support and develop a talented workforce, and work closely with the executive team to shape the future direction of the organisation.

You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both the quality of services delivered and the people responsible for delivering them.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing clinical operations, driving best practice and ensuring the delivery of safe, ethical and evidence-based services.

You'll balance high-level strategic thinking with practical clinical leadership, ensuring the organisation continues to grow while maintaining exceptional standards of care.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Providing strategic clinical leadership and direction across multidisciplinary services.
- Overseeing clinical governance, quality assurance, risk management and compliance frameworks.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring evidence-based, client-centred practice.
- Leading, mentoring and supporting clinical managers and practitioners.
- Strengthening clinical supervision, career development and workforce capability.
- Overseeing clinical incidents, complaints, audits and complex clinical matters.
- Working alongside the executive leadership team on strategic planning, service development and organisational growth.
- Building strong relationships with clients, families,



referrers and external stakeholders.
- Identifying opportunities to improve service delivery, operational efficiency and client outcomes.

What We're Looking For

You’ll be a confident and values-driven clinical leader who can bring together solid clinical judgement, strategic thinking and an ability to inspire others.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

- A relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology
- Current unrestricted professional registration with AHPRA
- Previous experience in a senior clinical, leadership or management position.
- A strong understanding of clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards and clinical practice requirements.Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and decision-making skills.
- The ability to balance clinical excellence, workforce wellbeing and sustainable service delivery.

Clinical endorsement, postgraduate qualifications in clinical leadership or management, and experience in strategic planning, service development or accreditation, will be highly regarded.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

- Strategic influence: Work closely with the Managing Director and executive team to shape organisational direction.
- Meaningful leadership: Have a genuine impact on clinical standards, workforce development and client outcomes.
- Opportunity to innovate: Drive improvements in clinical practice, service delivery and organisational capability.
- Multidisciplinary environment: Work alongside a diverse clinical workforce and contribute to a collaborative culture.
- Make your mark: Take ownership of the clinical direction and help build a sustainable, high-performing service.

📌 Clinical Director (Adelaide)
🏢 SustainHealth Recruitment
📍 Adelaide