Mental Health Clinician

**Job no**: 884285
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Yorke and Mid North
**Categories**: Allied and Scientific Health, Nursing/Midwifery
- **Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie**:

- **Salary**
- **Classification - AHP2 - $88,255 to $102,240 p.a.**:

- **Second **Classification - RN/M2C - **$84,870 to $107,279 p.a.**
- **Ongoing Full Time**

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health challenges? Join our dedicated team as a Mental Health Clinician, where you will play a vital role in providing high-quality mental health care across a range of settings. We are seeking a skilled professional to fill the role of RN/M2C Clinical Nurse or AHP2 Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, or Psychologist, contributing their unique expertise to our multidisciplinary team.

**Overview**

In this dynamic and rewarding position, you will work collaboratively with a diverse team of health professionals to deliver comprehensive mental health services tailored to the needs of our community. Your expertise will be essential in assessing, planning, and implementing effective therapeutic interventions, ensuring that our clients receive person-centred care.

Join Us If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in mental health care and meet the criteria above, we would love to hear from you Together, let’s create a supportive and healing environment for those in need.

**Essential Criteria**

**For Clinical Nurse (RN2/MC)**:

- Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a current practising certificate.
- Enrolled in an approved Mental Health course or holds a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent post-registration mental health experience and demonstrated leadership in guiding less experienced staff.

**For Mental Health Occupational Therapist (AHP2)**:

- Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy and eligibility for registration in Australia.
- Membership with a relevant Professional Association, meeting all registration requirements.
- Clinical experience in planning and evaluating services to meet community needs, with a focus on supervision of less experienced professionals.

**For Mental Health Social Worker (AHP2)**:

- Recognised qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in line with AASW guidelines.
- Experience in delivering integrated mental health services and contributing to clinical supervision of other professionals.

**For Mental Health Psychologist (AHP2)**:

- General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, holding an Honours Degree in Psychology.
- Completion of 2 years of Board-approved supervision and training or equivalent qualifications.
- Desirable: Clinical endorsement with AHPRA or willingness to participate in the Clinical Psychology Registrar Program.

**About YNLHN**

Set against a dramatic backdrop of the Southern Flinders Ranges on the shores of Spencer Gulf lies Port Pirie. This historic seaport town is home to beautiful heritage buildings, fascinating industrial history and a blossoming cultural precinct. The Mid North region is renowned for its superb rural panoramas, culturally unique townships and is South Australia’s gateway to the outback and Southern Flinders Ranges. The area is made up of ancient and dramatic landscapes, peaceful tree lined gorges and a wealth of native wildlife. This is a place to explore fishing, outback camping, bush walking, four-wheel driving, cycling, photography and much more.

Port Pirie has the largest case-mix funded health service in the YNLHN and provides outreach to 8 regional sites including Port Broughton, Crystal Brook, Gladstone, Jamestown, Laura, Booleroo, Orroroo and Peterborough (max 1.5hrs drive from Pirie).

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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**Applicant Information**

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 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.
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