Crisis Stabilisation Centre - Psychiatry Registrar /Medical Officer
SonderThe 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
What benefits can we offer?
When you work with Sonder, you become part of the Sonder family and that provides you with a number of benefits such as:
Salary (excluding super) paid above award and reviewed annually
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development allowance provided yearly
Generous salary packaging options - increase your take home pay by 6-12%
17.5% Leave Loading
Modern and welcoming office spaces
Christmas Closure Bonus Leave (above annual leave entitlements)
Training opportunities
Meal & entertainment allowances
Paid parental leave, and much more!
Sonder are open to negotiating further benefits with the successful applicant to ensure an excellent working environment for you.
Contract: Various FTE available (full-time and part-time 0.5FTE- 1 FTE ) | Permanent
Hours: The Crisis Stabilisation Centre operates 24/7. The Psychiatry Registrar will work a mix of weekdays and weekends, 9:00am–5:00pm, with additional participation in the Medical on-call rotation.
Location: Elizabeth Vale (Lyell McEwin Hospital precinct)
About the Role:
The Psychiatry Registrar/Medical Officer is responsible for providing psychiatric assessment and medical input under the supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist.
The role contributes to diagnostic assessment, formulation, treatment planning, medication review and prescribing, psychoeducation, and the preparation of accurate and timely clinical documentation.
The position also participates in multidisciplinary team discussions and supports collaborative clinical decision-making to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care
Experience Requirements:
Psychiatry Registrar
Demonstrated experience in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and management of individuals experiencing acute and chronic mental health conditions.
Ability to manage complex presentations including psychosis, mood disorders, substance use, personality disorders, and trauma-related conditions.
Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to coordinated care planning.
Eligibility for, or participation in, specialist psychiatry training programs and registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Medical Officer
Demonstrated clinical experience in mental health, general medicine, emergency medicine and/or psychiatric services.
Experience assessing and managing patients with a range of mental health presentations, including acute distress and severe mental illness.
Ability to undertake psychiatric assessments, formulate management plans, and provide ongoing clinical care under appropriate supervision.
Experience identifying and responding to risks relating to suicide, self-harm, deterioration, or safeguarding concerns.
Strong communication skills with experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Qualification and Other Requirements:
Current enrolment in a RANZCP Psychiatry Registrar Training Program is desirable.
Full registration with AHRPA
Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent
Registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner
Current Working with Children Check (WWCC), or willingness to obtain
Current National Police Check (NPC), or willingness to obtain
Professional Indemnity insurance
How to apply:
Applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume to Sonder via our careers portal on our website.
Feel free to send any enquiries to sondercareers@sonder.net.au
Advert Closing Date: 25 June 2026
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.