Mental Health Clinician AHP2/ RN2C

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln
• Salary $87,416 - $110,497 p.a. - RN/M2C; $91,785 - $106,330 p.a. - AHP2+ Superannuation, Salary Sacrifice Benefitsand leave loading
• Temporary Full-Time contract up to 29 August 2025 (RN2)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Please note that this position is multi-classified as either a AHP-2 or RN-2.

Take your career in mental health to the next level and make a positive impact every day

Are you an experienced registered nurse or allied health professional with a passion for mental health? We're seeking dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Clinicians to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most while further developing your career in a supportive environment.

By joiningthe Community Mental Health Team, you will have the opportunity to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive and integrated range of mental health services appropriate to the needs of consumers in the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN).

EFNLHN embraces strength-based approaches and the principles of positive psychology and aims to be a flourishing mental health service that impacts meaningfully and positively on the community it serves.

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What we're looking for:

Please note that this position is multi-classified as either an AHP2 or RN/M2C.

• For appointment at the AHP2 level, you will hold a recognised qualification within the Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Psychology profession, and be eligible for membership of the relevant professional association.
• For appointment to the RN2 level, you will be registered as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold a current practising certificate along with a qualification in Mental Health practice
• Demonstrating a commitment to providing consumer and family centred care within an evidence-based, recovery-orientated framework, you will be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within a mental health setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other relevant software.

More information about the position, responsibilities and qualifications required, can be found in the Role Descriptions below.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.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:

• 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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 884284.

If you're ready to contribute to a compassionate and collaborative team, we want to hear from you

Application Closing Date

11 September 2025 - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.