- Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Community Mental Health Team, Port Lincoln
- Salary $86,950- $100,729 p.a. - AHP2
- Ongoing Full Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Community Mental Health Team, Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.
Please Note: This position is open to Psychologists, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists with the relevant experience.
The Social Worker applies clinical experience, increasing clinical knowledge (generalist and/or specialist) and professional competence to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive and integrated range of services, appropriate to the needs of the consumers of the services of the Local Health Network (LHN) Mental Health (MH) service and the local community.
The Social Worker works under reduced clinical direction, and may contribute to the clinical supervision of less experienced allied health professionals, allied health assistants and students. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors, the Social Worker utilises a combination of preventative, early intervention, therapeutic or intervention and evaluation approaches including individual and family therapeutic approaches and group programs.
To be successful in this role as a Social Worker you must:
- Hold a recognised qualification with the Social Worker profession and be eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
The Psychologist applies clinical experience, clinical knowledge and professional competence to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive and integrated range of services, appropriate to the needs of the consumers of the services within the Local Health Network (LHN) Mental Health (MH) service and the local community.
The Psychologist works under reduced clinical direction, and may contribute to the clinical support and supervision of other psychologists allied health professionals, and students. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Psychologist utilises a range of psychological assessments and psychological interventions, including evidence-based therapeutic approaches, early psychological interventions, individual and family approaches, group programs, and community development programs as required.
To be successful in this role as a Psychologist you must:
- 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.
The Occupational Therapist applies clinical experience, increasingly generalist and / or specialist clinical knowledge and professional competence to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive and integrated range of services, appropriate to the needs of the consumers, their carer’s and families.
The Occupational Therapist works under reduced clinical direction and may contribute to the clinical supervision of less experienced allied health professionals, allied health assistants and students. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors. The Occupational Therapist utilises a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment / therapy and evaluation approaches.
To be successful in this role as an Occupational Therapist you must:
- Must hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and as a regulated profession be eligible for registration as an occupational therapist within Australia.
Please see the attached Role Descriptions for additional information.
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
- Up to $13,000 reimbursed Relocation cost may be available
The Region
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.
With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.
To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health.
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.
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 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: 854737
Enquiries
Yvette Graetz
Administration Officer
0407 722 137
yvette.graetz@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 7 May 2024
Attachments
854737 Mental Health Clinician Occupational Therapist - Job Pack.pdf
854737 Mental Health Clinician Psychologist - Job Pack.pdf
854737 Mental Health Clinician Social Worker - Job Pack.pdf
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