Mental Health Clinician

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Mental Health (MH) Intensive Community Program, Whyalla
• Salary:
  • $84,870 - $107,279 p.a - Ongoing Full Time - RN/M2C 
  • $72,651 - $99,129 p.a - Ongoing Full Time - RN/M1
  • $67,466 - $100,729 p.a - Ongoing Full Time - AHP1/2

Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either a RN/M2C, RN/M1 or AHP1/2, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

The Mental Health Clinician

The Clinical Nurse (RN/M2C) role at this level continues to be predominantly clinical in nature; however, employees are assigned appropriate portfolios. The allocation of portfolio responsibilities should be negotiated with each employee and be consistent with the career development plan for the employee as determined by their performance review/development plan.

Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

Must hold a relevant postgraduate qualification in Mental Health practice.

The Registered Nurse (RN/M1) contributes to the delivery of integrated clinical Mental Health care to consumers across community, acute and rehabilitation service settings and will utilise and develop a combination of preventative, early intervention, therapeutic and evaluative approaches, including individual and family therapeutic approaches, group programs, health promotion and community development programs.

Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

Must be enrolled and/or willing to enrol in further postgraduate studies within Mental Health practice.

The Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker (AHP1/2) applies clinical experience, increasingly generalist and/or specialist clinical knowledge and professional competence to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive and integrated range of services, appropriate to the needs of the consumers, their careers and families.

The Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker works under reduced clinical direction and may contribute to the clinical supervision of less experienced allied health professionals, allied health assistants and students. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors. The Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker utilises a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment/therapy and evaluation approaches.

Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

The Region

When you join our dynamic workforce, you will escape the hustle and bustle of city life and be able to take advantage of the endless possibilities for adventure relaxation, recreation and sightseeing. In The Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you can experience cultural diversity, outback locations and regional city conveniences, whilst working in innovative roles to improve the community's health outcomes and wellbeing.

 FUNLHN Information Page.pdf

Living in Whyalla offers great weather with 300 days of sunshine a year, great beaches, and a huge variety of sports and outdoor activities to suit everyone. Whyalla is perfectly located on the Eyre peninsula and offers a doorway to many other tourist locations within 2.5 hours drive to Port Lincoln and beyond, or a short 45-minute drive to the base of the Flinders Ranges - https://www.whyalla.com/.

 About Whyalla.pdf

For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 856685

Enquiries

Name: Marion Hall

Title: Administration Officer

Phone: 8644 5130

E-mail: ***********@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 23rd April 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

 856685 Clinical Nurse - RN-M2C.pdf

 856685 Registered Nurse - RN-M1 Job Pack.pdf

 JCS+RegisteredNurse+Community+final.pdf

 856685 Allied Health Professional – Occupational Therapist Job Pack.pdf

 856685 Allied Health Professional – Psychologist Job Pack.pdf

 856685 Allied Health Professional – Social Worker Job Pack.pdf

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