Job Description
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Job no: 923958
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Eastern, Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Nursing/Midwifery
Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), North Adelaide (5006)
Salary - Multi-Classified Role
AHP3 - Allied Health Professional L3 - $108,347 to $116,216 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits OR
RN/M3 - Registered Nurse/Midwife LV3 - $125,183 to $130,779 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Part Time (0.6 FTE), Term Contract (temporary up to 30 June 2027)
About the Role
The Senior Clinician Provides expert mental health clinical leadership and direct therapy for emotionally dysregulated mothers and infants, delivering and adapting Mother-Infant Dialectical Behaviour Therapy via telehealth. Leads assessment, care coordination and program delivery, works with researchers and multidisciplinary teams, and is accountable for high-quality clinical outcomes and continuity of care.
Key duties of the role
Deliver expert, evidence-based mental health care to consumers and families, ensuring high-quality clinical outcomes through direct and indirect care.
Provide clinical leadership and contribute to a positive team culture, promoting safe, supportive and collaborative practice environments.
Support and strengthen health service systems through effective care coordination, service delivery and quality improvement activities.
Contribute to education, learning and professional development, supporting individual and team capability building.
Participate in research, evaluation and evidence generation to inform best practice and continuous service improvement.
Skills and Experience
Tertiary qualification and professional registration in a relevant mental health discipline (e.g. Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy) with eligibility for registration with AHPRA or the relevant professional body.
Postgraduate or advanced training/experience in mental health, with demonstrated capability in perinatal and/or infant mental health practice.
Significant clinical experience delivering evidence-based assessment and therapeutic interventions to consumers with complex mental health needs, including work with families and infants.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and liaise with external agencies.
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and ethical frameworks, including child protection, safety and quality standards, and contemporary evidence-based practice.
Please see role descriptions below for more information in respect to your discipline.
About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.
What WCHN Can Offer You
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.
Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
Enquiries can be directed to
Rose Hunter
Research & Business Services Co-ordinator
Phone: 8161 8890
E-mail: rosemary.hunter@sa.gov.au
Want to learn more about career opportunities at WCHN? Click Here to discover how you can Realise Your Potential and join one of our many teams making a positive difference in the community.
Stay connected with us! Follow WCHN on LinkedIn to keep up to date with new job opportunities and the latest news from across our network — Click Here to join the conversation
To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:
Immunisation Requirements Checklist
Applicant Documents Checklist
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this 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.
Application Closing Date: Monday 2nd of March 2026 - 11:55 PM
Advertised: 16 Feb 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Mar 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Job no: 923958
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Eastern, Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Nursing/Midwifery
Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), North Adelaide (5006)
Salary - Multi-Classified Role
AHP3 - Allied Health Professional L3 - $108,347 to $116,216 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits OR
RN/M3 - Registered Nurse/Midwife LV3 - $125,183 to $130,779 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Part Time (0.6 FTE), Term Contract (temporary up to 30 June 2027)
About the Role
The Senior Clinician Provides expert mental health clinical leadership and direct therapy for emotionally dysregulated mothers and infants, delivering and adapting Mother-Infant Dialectical Behaviour Therapy via telehealth. Leads assessment, care coordination and program delivery, works with researchers and multidisciplinary teams, and is accountable for high-quality clinical outcomes and continuity of care.
Key duties of the role
Deliver expert, evidence-based mental health care to consumers and families, ensuring high-quality clinical outcomes through direct and indirect care.
Provide clinical leadership and contribute to a positive team culture, promoting safe, supportive and collaborative practice environments.
Support and strengthen health service systems through effective care coordination, service delivery and quality improvement activities.
Contribute to education, learning and professional development, supporting individual and team capability building.
Participate in research, evaluation and evidence generation to inform best practice and continuous service improvement.
Skills and Experience
Tertiary qualification and professional registration in a relevant mental health discipline (e.g. Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy) with eligibility for registration with AHPRA or the relevant professional body.
Postgraduate or advanced training/experience in mental health, with demonstrated capability in perinatal and/or infant mental health practice.
Significant clinical experience delivering evidence-based assessment and therapeutic interventions to consumers with complex mental health needs, including work with families and infants.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and liaise with external agencies.
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and ethical frameworks, including child protection, safety and quality standards, and contemporary evidence-based practice.
Please see role descriptions below for more information in respect to your discipline.
About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.
What WCHN Can Offer You
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.
Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
Enquiries can be directed to
Rose Hunter
Research & Business Services Co-ordinator
Phone: 8161 8890
E-mail: rosemary.hunter@sa.gov.au
Want to learn more about career opportunities at WCHN? Click Here to discover how you can Realise Your Potential and join one of our many teams making a positive difference in the community.
Stay connected with us! Follow WCHN on LinkedIn to keep up to date with new job opportunities and the latest news from across our network — Click Here to join the conversation
To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:
Immunisation Requirements Checklist
Applicant Documents Checklist
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this 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.
Application Closing Date: Monday 2nd of March 2026 - 11:55 PM
Advertised: 16 Feb 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Mar 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Clinician (T-MiDBT) position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Adelaide offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.