Multiple Mental Health Clinicians

SA Health
Job reference: 847219
Location: 5600 - WHYALLA
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Whyalla
• Salary: $67,466 - $107,279 p.a - Ongoing Full Time - RN/M1
• Multiple Positions Available

Please note that as the Mental Health Clinician position is multi-classed as either a RN/M2C, AHP1/2 or RN/M1, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.
Overview
Under the direct supervision of a senior clinician, the Mental Health Clinician will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of evidenced based, recovery-oriented services across the multi-disciplinary Local Health Network (LHN) Mental Health (MH) service appropriate to the needs of the consumer and the local community. The Mental Health Clinician will consolidate knowledge and skills and develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience.
To achieve this, the Mental Health Clinician contributes to the delivery of integrated clinical Mental Health care to consumers across community, acute and rehabilitation service settings and utilises 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 hold a recognised qualification within nominated profession and be eligible for full membership within the Australian Association- (AASW), (AHPRA), (PsyBA).
• Reports operationally to the MH Team Leader through to the Director Mental Health for operational and administrative matters.
• Working with individuals where there are multiple complexities and diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Recognising and responding to clinical deterioration or other incidents and escalating appropriately.
• Providing evidence based care developing clinical skills while keeping up to date with professional standards of practise and quality management initiatives consistent with organisational policies

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 - .
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.
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Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
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 in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 847219
Enquiries
Name: Lauri Liney
Title: Administration Officer
Phone: 8644 5159
E-mail:
Application Closing Date
Friday 2nd February 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.