The Crisis Stabilisation Centre (CSC) is a first‑of‑its‑kind service in South Australia and a rare opportunity to help establish an entirely new model of crisis care from the ground up. This 16‑bed, 24/7 service provides a voluntary, short‑stay (up to 72 hours) alternative to Emergency Departments, offering a safe, therapeutic, home‑like environment for people experiencing mental health crisis and/or suicidal distress. Co‑located within the Lyell McEwin Hospital precinct alongside Sonder’s Medicare Mental Health Centre, the CSC is designed for seamless integration across hospital, urgent and community services. Guided by a co‑designed Peer First, Peer Last Philosophy of Care, and grounded in zero suicide principles, trauma‑informed practice and cultural safety, this new service represents a once‑in‑a‑career opportunity to help shape culture, practice, and care at the very beginning
Contract: Part-Time 0.5 FTE
Hours: The Crisis Stabilisation Centre operates 24/7. The Consultant Psychiatrist will work weekdays 9:00am–5:00pm, with additional participation in the Medical on-call rotation.
Location: Elizabeth Vale (Lyell McEwin Hospital precinct)
The Consultant Psychiatrist is responsible for the provision of specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnostic formulation, medication review and prescribing, and overall clinical leadership within the Crisis Stabilisation Centre.
The position plays a key role in undertaking comprehensive risk assessments, informing treatment planning, and supporting clinical decision-making in relation to escalation of care.
The Consultant Psychiatrist also provides expert clinical consultation to the multidisciplinary team and contributes to safe discharge planning, including referral to higher acuity services where clinically indicated.
The Consultant Psychiatrist is responsible for providing clinical supervision, guidance, and oversight to the Psychiatry Registrar team.
In addition to direct clinical practice, the Consultant Psychiatrist contributes to the CSC’s clinical governance framework, supporting safe, effective and person-centred service delivery. This includes active participation in key governance committees, including the Clinical Quality and Risk Management Committee and the Medication Governance Committee. Through these committees, the role supports continuous quality improvement, medication safety, clinical risk management, and the ongoing development of best-practice models of care.
Qualification and Other Requirements:
Applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume to Sonder via our careers portal on our website.
Advert Closing Date: 25 June 2025
At Sonder, we strive to respond to all applicants. However, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may only be able to contact those shortlisted for the role. Thank you for your understanding.
