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We're looking for qualified psychologists, social workers and occupational therapists to join the new School Mental Health Service. The school-based service provides mental health practitioners to support young people with mild to moderate and emerging mental health concerns.

The service will be rolling out to schools across 2023.

Who can apply

We're looking for the following qualified practitioners who have experience in delivering mental health support:

  • psychologists
  • social workers
  • occupational therapists.

This is your opportunity to join a new service and help build it from the ground up. Practitioners will become valued members of their school community, making a real difference to the mental health of young people across South Australia.

Financial incentives are available for regional positions.

How to apply

Recruitment to the new service is happening progressively throughout 2023.

There are currently no job vacancies, but further roles will be posted on I work for SA.

School Mental Health Service

Emaileducation.smhscentral@sa.gov.au