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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Community Mental Health Team, Clare 
• Salary $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro rata) - OPS2
• Ongoing Part Time Contract (0.8FTE)

Make a Real Difference as a Mental Health Support Worker!

Are you passionate about supporting people on their mental health recovery journey? We’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join our team in delivering integrated, recovery-oriented services within the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network. If you’re ready to make an impact, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

About the Role:

In this rewarding role, you will work under the guidance of a clinician to provide non-clinical, practical support to mental health consumers. You’ll help clients achieve their recovery goals, contributing to their wellness and rehabilitation through daily tasks that make a tangible difference. Your support will be key in promoting understanding around recovery, while also liaising with a range of community and health stakeholders to enhance service delivery.  Key responsibilities:

• Provide psychosocial support across community, acute, and rehabilitation settings.
• Assist consumers with practical tasks to achieve their care plan goals.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support the recovery process.
• Help educate and empower consumers about their recovery journey.
• Report and liaise effectively with a variety of service providers.

Essential Experience:

• Experience in working with mental health or health-related issues.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with Aboriginal consumers and community-based services.

A Certificate III or above in Mental Health Work (Non-Clinical), or willingness to study further and or experience in group work, health education, or community development desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, inclusive team committed to making a difference.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in the mental health field.
• Gain experience while contributing to the community’s health and wellbeing.

About YNLHN

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, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges. 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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• 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.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply now and start your rewarding career journey as a Mental Health Support Worker! Job ref: 891754.

Enquiries

Belinda Hall
Executive Assistant to Director Mental Health
Phone: 8880 5400
E-mail: Belinda.Hall@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

11 February 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

891754 OPS2 MH Support Worker Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines