Mental Health Clinician

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
• Full/Part Time | Temporary (up to 30 January 2026)
• Base Salary Range:
  • $87,416 - $110,497 p.a | RN/M2C
  • $68,478 - $106,330 p.a | AHP2
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging). The classification RN/M may also be eligible for Zone Allowance and once off Incidental Payment (conditions apply), and Professional Development Allowance.

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients in our region through your compassionate care and professional expertise

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

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you'll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You'll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.

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FUNLHN Information

Site and Service:

Community Mental Health Team

The Community Mental Health Teams are located at both Port Augusta and Whyalla, providing specialised one-to-one counselling, group work, care coordination and health promotional activities to promote mental, emotional, physical, and social health and wellbeing. Workers provide information, education, counselling and support to adults, families and carers whose lives are affected by mental health issues. There are also specialist youth mental health clinicians based in the region and access to specialist older persons mental health services.

About Port

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2024. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

AHP Support and Training:

• Supervision – as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework
• Access to Professional Development funding
• Scholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP) Rural Generalist Program - JCU Australia
• Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners
• Links with Rural and Remote Mental Health Services – for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance

About the Role:

As a Clinical Nurse (RN/M2C), you will deliver high-quality mental health nursing services across a variety of settings, consolidating your expertise through experience and further study. At this level, you'll develop from a competent to a proficient practitioner, taking accountability for your own practice standards, delegating appropriately, and guiding less experienced staff. While primarily clinical, the role also includes negotiated portfolio responsibilities that align with your career development goals.

As a Psychologist (AHP2), you will apply your clinical knowledge and professional expertise to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive range of mental health services tailored to consumer and community needs. Working under reduced clinical direction, you may also provide clinical support and supervision to psychologists, allied health colleagues, and students. Your role includes delivering psychological assessments, evidence-based interventions, individual and family therapies, group programs, and early intervention and community development initiatives.

As a Social Worker (AHP2), you will use your growing clinical knowledge and professional skills to design and deliver integrated services that meet the needs of consumers within the LHN Mental Health Service and the wider community. Under reduced clinical direction, you may provide supervision to junior allied health professionals, assistants, and students. Your work will span individual and family therapies, group programs, preventative and early intervention approaches, and therapeutic interventions, always grounded in evidence-based practice.

As an Occupational Therapist (AHP2), you will contribute your generalist and/or specialist expertise to plan, implement, and evaluate mental health services for consumers, carers, and families. Working with reduced clinical direction, you may also supervise allied health professionals, assistants, and students. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will apply preventative, early intervention, therapeutic, and evaluative approaches to support recovery and wellbeing across a range of service contexts.

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About you:

RN/M2C

• 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.

AHP2

Occupational Therapist

• Must hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and as a regulated profession be eligible for registration as an occupational therapist within Australia.

Psychologist

• Must hold general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. This normally requires at least an Honours Degree in Psychology and subsequent completion of 2 years of Board approved supervision and training as a Provisional Psychologist, either by completion of an approved Psychology postgraduate degree or in a Board approved psychology internship, or an equivalent qualification as determined by the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Clinical endorsement with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligible and willing to participate in AHPRA Clinical Psychology Registrar Program is desirable.

Social Worker

• Must hold a recognised qualification within the Social Work profession and be eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Must have participated on ongoing professional development in line with AASW guidelines.
• Must be able to demonstrate AHP2 level competencies for appointment at this level.

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

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 915833

Want To Know More? Contact:

Jessica Dendunnen - Team Leader, ,

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 25th November PM

Attachments:

915833 RN/M2C Role

915833 AHP2 Occupational Therapist Role

915833 AHP2 Psychologist Role

915833 AHP2 Social Worker Role

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