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Exciting opportunities for mental health professionals are currently available at SALHN.

Are you ready to explore a career in Mental Health? Please visit General Mental Health vacancies at SALHN.

These roles offer the chance to significantly grow your clinical skillset and pursue your areas of interest by working across a variety of inpatient, community, and outpatient environments.

If you're seeking a supportive and engaging environment to advance your career and broaden your experience, we encourage you to explore these roles. Join our dedicated team and contribute to meaningful work in mental health.

Explore a diverse range of career opportunities, including:

  • Clinical Nurse
  • Enrolled Nurse
  • Registered Nurse
  • Dietitian
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Peer Specialist
  • Community Rehabilitation Worker
  • Physiotherapist
  • Podiatrist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker
  • Speech Pathology
  • Allied Health Assistants
  • Assistants in Nursing

The Margaret Tobin Centre (Acute)

The Margaret Tobin Centre, located at Flinders Medical Centre (FMC), offers a diverse range of opportunities for mental health professionals seeking to work in a significant acute inpatient setting. Named in honour of a dedicated mental health leader, the centre provides crucial care for individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges.

As part of the multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to a patient-centric approach focused on treatment and recovery. The centre encompasses various specialised areas including general acute wards and a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), with an exciting expansion underway that will significantly increase PICU capacity.

Working at the Margaret Tobin Centre provides exposure to a wide spectrum of acute mental health presentations, offering opportunities to develop expertise in crisis intervention, evidence-based therapies, and collaborative care.

The centre's commitment to family and carer involvement, coupled with its ongoing development and focus on enhancing mental health services in the southern Adelaide region, makes it a dynamic and impactful place to build your career.

Joining the team at the Margaret Tobin Centre means being at the forefront of acute mental health care within SALHN and contributing to a supportive and recovery-focused environment for individuals in their most vulnerable times.

Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (Acute)

SALHN provides Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) as a critical component of its acute mental health services.

Currently, the Margaret Tobin Centre at FMC has an 8-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. This unit offers a secure and specialised environment for individuals experiencing the most acute and severe phases of their mental illness, requiring intensive monitoring and treatment.

Recognising the increasing need for these specialised services, SALHN is actively expanding its PICU capacity. A major redevelopment at the Margaret Tobin Centre is underway, which will include a brand new 12-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, increasing the total PICU beds at this site.

This expansion is part of a larger initiative to enhance mental health infrastructure and provide timely, high-quality care for those in acute crisis within the southern Adelaide region. The new PICU is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

Morier Ward (Acute)

For mental health professionals seeking a dynamic and acute inpatient setting, the Morier Ward at Noarlunga Hospital offers a valuable opportunity.

As a 20-bed acute psychiatric unit (16 open, 4 High Dependency-closed beds), the Morier Ward provides initial and ongoing assessment and treatment for adults aged 18 to 65 experiencing severe episodes of mental illness.

Working within the multidisciplinary team, you will be directly involved in providing crucial care during periods of acute need. This role offers the chance to develop strong clinical skills in assessment, crisis intervention, and the implementation of therapeutic interventions.

The Morier Ward's commitment to establishing respectful therapeutic alliances with patients and supporting their families, creates a focused and meaningful work environment. Furthermore, its strong links with Flinders University as a teaching environment provide opportunities for ongoing learning and contribution to the education of future healthcare professionals.

Joining the Morier Ward team means being at the forefront of acute mental health care within the southern Adelaide region, making a direct and immediate impact on individuals navigating significant mental health challenges.

Mental Health Short Stay Unit (Acute)

The Mental Health Short Stay Unit is an 8-bed unit located at FMC, adjacent to the Margaret Tobin Centre. The unit provides 24-hour, seven-day-a-week care for individuals requiring timely mental health crisis interventions and acute care.

It is designed for patients who have been assessed as not needing emergency medical or toxicology care, but require a short period of stabilisation and assessment. The unit supports individuals needing care for up to 48 hours.

The aim of the Mental Health Short Stay Unit is to provide a focused and rapid response to acute mental health presentations, facilitating timely assessment, treatment initiation, and appropriate onward referral or discharge.

This service plays a vital role in the broader mental health service system within SALHN by providing an alternative to longer inpatient stays for suitable individuals, and supporting flow within the acute mental health services.

Consultant Liaison Services (Acute)

Consultant Liaison Psychiatry Services play a vital role in integrating mental and physical healthcare across its various sites, including Flinders Medical Centre and Noarlunga Hospital.

This service involves specialist mental health professionals, including psychiatrists and mental health nurses, who provide expert consultation, assessment, and management recommendations for patients with co-occurring mental and physical health conditions who are being treated in general medical and surgical settings.

The Consultant Liaison team works collaboratively with medical, surgical and nursing staff to identify and address the mental health needs of patients, ensuring holistic and integrated care. Their expertise helps in the diagnosis and management of psychological distress, adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues that can arise in the context of physical illness or injury.

By providing timely and specialised mental health input, the Consultant Liaison Service aims to improve patient outcomes, enhance communication between healthcare teams, and facilitate appropriate referrals for ongoing mental health support when needed.

This service is crucial for ensuring that the mental wellbeing of individuals receiving care within SALHN's acute and sub-acute settings is effectively addressed.

The Jamie Larcombe Centre (Statewide)

For professionals dedicated to supporting the mental health needs of veterans, The Jamie Larcombe Centre, located at the Glenside Health Service Campus, stands as the state-wide centre of excellence for Veteran's Mental Health.

Working at the Jamie Larcombe Centre offers a unique opportunity to specialise in the assessment, treatment, and management of mental health conditions commonly experienced by veterans, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and the impact of service-related trauma.

As part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses, and allied health professionals who possess specialised expertise in veteran-centric care.

The centre's focus on providing evidence-based therapies, understanding the unique challenges of military service, and fostering a supportive environment, makes it a highly rewarding place to contribute.

Joining The Jamie Larcombe Centre means becoming part of a leading service committed to the mental wellbeing of veterans across South Australia, allowing you to make a significant and specialised impact on the lives of those who have served.

Centre for Anxiety and Related Disorders (Statewide)

The Centre for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD) specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) within the stepped care model for patients with anxiety and related disorders.

Located in the southern region, CARD offers tailored outpatient treatment to meet individual needs. In addition to outpatient services, CARD provides a statewide inpatient programme for up to two weeks following assessment. Referrals to CARD are accepted exclusively from healthcare professionals such as GPs, nurses, allied health, and other specialists.

Gambling Services (Statewide)

SALHN's Gambling Services provide support to individuals and families affected by gambling-related harm across South Australia. Collaborating closely with the Statewide Gambling Therapy Service (SGTS) located at FMC and GP Plus Elizabeth, these services offer evidence-based therapies like CBT and culturally sensitive support.

Professionals working within SALHN's mental health teams assist with initial assessments and support, linking clients with financial counselling and other services through partnerships with organisations like Relationships Australia SA.

Joining SALHN's Gambling Services means joining a collaborative network focused on delivering accessible, confidential, and effective support to the southern Adelaide community.

Aboriginal Gambling Therapy Service (AGTS)

The AGTS offers personalized CBT to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals experiencing problem gambling and related mental health issues. Referrals are accepted from self-referrals, family members, or healthcare professionals. AGTS operates from two locations: Block G4 at “The Flats” (Flinders Medical Centre) and GP Plus Health Care Service in Elizabeth.

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)

The IAPT programme offers short-term psychological treatments for individuals referred from various departments, including the Emergency Department at Flinders Medical Centre and Noarlunga Hospital, Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Social Work, and Southern Acute and Noarlunga Acute Community Mental Health Team.

It addresses mild to moderate symptoms such as emotional distress, social crises, suicidal ideation, self-harm, anxiety, and depression. Patients currently engaged with community mental health services, under 18 years old, or primarily dealing with substance use or homelessness are generally not suitable for follow-up care.

FPTS Inpatient Programme

The FPTS Inpatient Programme provides statewide services for up to two weeks for consumers with anxiety and related disorders, as well as gambling and gaming disorders. Treatment is offered following assessment to address specific needs in a structured environment.

Older Persons Mental Health Services (Statewide)

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults, the SALHN Older Persons Mental Health Services (OPMHS) offers a rewarding career path.

Our dedicated multidisciplinary teams provide specialised care across inpatient and community, including the Rapid Access Service, where in reach and education is provided to residential aged care settings and staff.

Working within OPMHS means you'll have the opportunity to contribute to comprehensive assessments, tailored treatment plans including therapeutic group work, and supportive interventions for conditions like depression, anxiety, psychosis, and the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.

You'll collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers, often working directly with individuals in their own homes or in residential facilities. This role offers the chance to develop expertise in geriatric mental health, work closely with families and carers, and play a vital part in enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life for older adults in the southern Adelaide region.

Whether you're interested in acute care, community outreach, memory, and cognition services - or supporting residents in aged care, SALHN's OPMHS provides diverse opportunities to utilise your skills and compassion in a growing and crucial area of mental health.

Statewide Eating Disorder Service (Statewide)

The Statewide Eating Disorder Service (SEDS) is a dynamic, science-focused multidisciplinary team that provides assessment, care planning and intensive treatment for those experiencing an eating disorder residing in South Australia.

The inpatient program based at FMC provides intensive 24/7 treatment and care firmly focused on a recovery model with the foundation of medical and psychological wellbeing. Our outpatient day program based in Brighton delivers intensive, community-based treatment four days a week for people experiencing challenges in recovery though individual treatment.

Individual treatment plans compliment the group therapy and meal support components of the program. Individual outpatient treatment is focused primarily on adolescents and their carers, providing evidence-based treatment for individuals and families.

As a statewide service we accept enquiries and provide consultation for GPs, Public Health and NGOs, as well as people seeking information for themselves or a loved one.

SEDS is a service based on scientific principles, reflective of and informing contemporary best practice. Research is crucial to the service, with a research officer embedded in the workforce to support both our service evaluation and literature publication.

SEDS is fortunate to partner with local, national and international tertiary education and health services as we strive to improve treatment and access for those experiencing an eating disorder. Recognising the important role of carers, we facilitate regular evidence-based workshops for this group.

Ongoing education and clinical supervision for all disciplines is provided, and applicants from a background not specific to eating disorders are welcome and will join a team environment that ensures learning and growth in this specialist field.

Repat Neurobehavioral Unit (Statewide)

The Repat Neuro-Behavioural Unit (RNBU) is a specialist transitional unit which provides assessment and treatment for people who experience severe to extreme behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).

The unit provides a dementia-enabling environment which has been designed to ensure the best possible care to support ongoing care delivery, and to enable transition to community based care. The unit has 3 separate pods, with each pod providing care to 6 residents.

As part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to comprehensive assessment, evidence-based treatment, and the implementation of innovative behavioural management strategies. All members of the multi-disciplinary team will ensure the person, and their family/carers are central to care planning.

The RNBU is located at the Repat Health Precinct in Daw Park.

SALHN Specialist Community Mental Health Services

SALHN Specialist Community Mental Health Service provides care in the community outside of a hospital setting. Services are provided to people aged from 16 up to 64 years (services for consumers aged 65 years plus are provided by the Older Persons Mental Health Service).

SALHN’s community service sites are at Marion and Noarlunga. Services are also provided for and with individuals in their own homes. The services provided include assertive care, clinical support services and an acute crisis response service seven days a week.

Care is delivered by multidisciplinary teams comprised of a range of clinicians dedicated to providing specialist mental health support for people in the community with a mental illness and families/carers.

SALHN Specialist Community Mental Health Service forms part of a broader network of specialist inpatient and community mental health, and primary and secondary care services operating within the South Australian health system.

The service operates in partnership with both government and non-government agencies to deliver integrated and comprehensive interventions.

Hospital in the Home (Community)

Hospital in the Home program offers a dynamic and innovative environment for healthcare professionals seeking to provide acute-level care within patients' own residences.

As part of the team, you would play a crucial role in delivering a range of medical, nursing, and allied health services to individuals who meet specific criteria, allowing them to receive treatment safely and effectively outside of the traditional hospital setting.

This model of care emphasises patient comfort, independence, and a personalised approach. Working in Hospital in the Home requires strong clinical assessment skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity for autonomous practice within a supportive team framework.

You would be involved in delivering treatments such as Clozapine titration, allied health interventions, rehabilitation therapies, and close monitoring of patients with acute and sub-acute conditions.

This service provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to a patient-centred care model that is increasingly valued for its ability to improve patient outcomes and experiences while optimising hospital resources.

Trevor Parry Centre

The Trevor Parry Centre is a residential mental health rehabilitation unit that provides longer-term, intensive support for individuals with complex mental health needs who require a structured living environment to aid their recovery journey.

Working within this service offers a unique opportunity to partner with individuals in their transition towards greater independence and community integration.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you would be involved in developing and implementing individualised rehabilitation plans focused on building daily living skills, managing symptoms, fostering social connections, and preparing for successful reintegration into the community.

This role emphasises a recovery-oriented approach, empowering residents to set their own goals and develop the skills and confidence needed to live fulfilling lives. Joining the SALHN Trevor Parry Centre team means making a tangible and sustained difference in the lives of individuals on their path to recovery, providing a supportive and therapeutic environment where they can rebuild their lives and reconnect with their communities.

This setting fosters strong therapeutic relationships and allows for a deeper understanding of the long-term needs of individuals with complex mental health challenges.

Take the first step! Explore our roles and launch your career at SALHN.