Mental Health Clinician

**SA Health**
**Job reference**: 876541
**Location**: 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
- **Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Community Health, Murray Bridge**:

- **Salary**:

- **$84,870 - $107,729 p.a - Temporary Full Time (up to 4 September 2026) - RN/M2C**:

- **$86,950 - $100,729 p.a - Temporary Full Time (up to 4 September 2026) - AHP2**
- Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either a RN/M2C or AHP2, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience._

**The Role**

As a Clinical Nurse (RN/M2C), you'll deliver exceptional mental health nursing services across diverse health settings, building on your experience and advanced studies to evolve from a competent practitioner to a skilled expert. Embrace the challenge of upholding high standards in your practice, overseeing delegated tasks, and guiding less experienced team members to excel.

As an Occupational Therapist (AHP2), you'll harness your clinical experience and specialized expertise to craft, execute, and assess a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet the needs of consumers, their carers, and families. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you'll also have the opportunity to guide and mentor less experienced allied health professionals, assistants, and students.

As a Rural Generalist Social Worker (AHP2), you'll leverage your clinical experience and specialized knowledge to design, implement, and assess a wide range of services tailored to the unique needs of the local community. Working with greater autonomy, you'll also play a key role in mentoring less experienced allied health professionals, assistants, and students.

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

**The Region**

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.
- We will provide support, both personally and professionally
- Give you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role
- Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments
- Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety
- Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
- Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

About Riverland Mallee Coorong Factsheet.pdf

Nestled along the scenic Murray River, Murray Bridge offers a vibrant blend of natural beauty and community charm. With its stunning riverside views, rich local history, and an array of outdoor activities—from boating and fishing to exploring lush parks—Murray Bridge provides a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle. This welcoming town also features a growing cultural scene and family-friendly amenities, making it an ideal place to enjoy a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle.

**Check(s)**
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- 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: 876541**

**Enquiries**

Penny Kidd
Team Leader
Phone: 0455 095 840

**Application Closing Date**

Tuesday 3rd September 2024 - 11.55PM

**Attachments**

876541 Mental Health Clinician - Clinical Nurse Job Pack.pdf

876541 Mental Health Clinician - Occupational Therapist Job Pack.pdf

876541 Mental Health Clinician - Social Worker Job Pack.pdf

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International applicant guidelines

**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.