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• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Kangaroo Island Community Mental Health Service
• Salary: RN/M2C $84,870 to $107,279 p.a.; AHP1/2 $68,478 to $102,240 p.a.; RN/M1 $72,651 to $99,129 p.a.
• Permanent Full-Time position
• Up to $13,000 reimbursed Relocation cost may be available

Please note that this position is multi-classified as either a AHP-1, AHP-2, RN/M1 or RN/M2C.

Overview

Kangaroo Island boasts more than 500 kilometres of stunning coastline and beaches, and nearly half its landscapes are free of development and home to some extraordinary wildlife such as – wallabies, echidnas, kangaroos, koalas, goannas and an abundance of birdlife.

The Kingscote is approximately 40 minutes from Penneshaw, the gateway to the mainland via Sealink Ferry, or 15 minutes from the airport.  Useful information on Kangaroo Island

As part of the community Mental health team, you will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of evidence-based, recovery-oriented mental health services appropriate to the needs of consumers and the local community. To achieve this, you will be working with consumers across community, acute and rehabilitation service settings, and utilise a combination of therapeutic approaches. Operating within pre-determined guidelines and in a multidisciplinary primary health care setting, you will assess consumers, select and implement different therapeutic interventions and/or support programs, and evaluate progress. Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (LHN) Mental Health 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. Employees of Barossa Hills Fleurieu LHN receive access to professional development opportunities and salary sacrifice arrangements.

For appointment at the AHP1 or AHP2 level, you will hold a recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Psychology and have registration with the relevant professional association. For appointment at the RN1 or RN2 level, you will be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold a current practicing certificate, along with a relevant postgraduate qualification in Mental Health practice. Applying your knowledge of the relevant mental health standards, acts and guidelines, you will be committed to providing mental health care that is consumer-centred and least restrictive. You will bring the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting, and possess effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

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.

In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.

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 (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 865117

Enquiries

Name: Amii Larsen

Title: Team Leader

Phone: 0408 268 061

E-mail:amii.larsen@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

6 January 2025 - 4 week close - 11.55PM

Attachments

 865117 - Mental Health Clinician, Kangaroo Island AHP1, AHP2 role description amended.pdf

 865117 - Mental Health Clinician, Kangaroo Island RN1, RN2C role description amended.pdf

 JCS+RN+Mental+Health+final.pdf

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