Psychologist/Senior Psychologist - CAMHS Northern Country

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
• Various locations – Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie or Kadina
• Allied Health Professional Level 2 (AHP2) or Level 3 (AHP3), $94,997.00 to $120,284.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
  • This role attracts an annual Regional Incentive Zone Allowance, paid in addition to base salary, with the amount determined by the zone of the work location
• Full-time/Part-time opportunities available, including permanent and fixed-term roles

Experience the best of regional living in Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie or Kadina. Enjoy affordable housing, a lower cost of living, and a balanced lifestyle with access to beaches, outdoor recreation, family-friendly communities, local schools and health services, plus the strong sense of connection and support found in close-knit regional towns.

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person listed below for further information.
• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Fitness Passport – giving regional employees and their families unlimited access to a range of gyms, pools, and health facilities, providing variety and flexibility. It supports regular exercise, wellbeing, and a healthy lifestyle while connecting with the community.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering free, confidential counselling for employees, and their immediate families, and is available at sites across regional locations.
• WCHN promotes flexible ways of working. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Join the Northern Country CAMHS team as a Psychologist or Senior Psychologist, delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological services to children and adolescents aged 0–16 years and their families within a multidisciplinary CAMHS setting. The primary focus of the role is direct clinical service delivery, including comprehensive assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention for children and young people with complex mental health needs. You will balance clinical work with consultation and collaborative support to colleagues within the multidisciplinary team, contributing to shared clinical decision-making and service quality through joint clinical work, education and participation in governance processes.

The Senior Psychologist role additionally offers advanced clinical leadership through supervision, complex case consultation, service coordination, quality improvement, research and workforce development. Both roles support culturally responsive, person-centred care, active consumer participation, and ongoing professional development to strengthen service quality and outcomes.

Kim Whitehead, Service Manager, Northern Country CAMHS, (08) 7117 3700 or kim.whitehead@sa.gov.au

• AHP2 - Clinicial Psychologist - CAMHS Northern Country - Role Description - 928016.pdf
• AHP3 - Senior Psychologist - CAMHS Northern Country - Role Description - 928016.pdf
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Want further information on applying and winning a role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Advertised: 16 Feb 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Feb 2027 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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