Mental Health Clinician

Job no: 909171
Work type: Full time
Location: Barossa
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Nursing/Midwifery
  • Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Barossa Community Mental Health Team
  • Based in Angaston
  • Salary:
    • RN/RM2: $87,416 - $110,497 p.a + superannuation + leave loading + salary sacrifice benefits
    • AHP2: $88,255 - $102,240 p.a + superannuation + leave loading + salary sacrifice benefits
  • Temporary full time up to 9 January 2026

 

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

We are inviting applications for Mental Health Clinicians across multiple disciplines—Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Psychologists—to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. This is an opportunity to deliver impactful mental health services, contribute to clinical innovation, and develop professionally within a supportive environment.

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas.  This position is based in Angaston.  We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community.  Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness.  We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • Are you a registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, or Psychologist passionate about mental health?
  • Do you have clinical experience and a commitment to professional development and reflective practice?
  • Are you skilled at working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive consumer outcomes?
  • Do you demonstrate cultural sensitivity and a focus on holistic, person-centred care?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions  – then read on….

WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?

At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day.  We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success, our values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

Nestled in the heart of the world-renowned Barossa Valley, Angaston is a picturesque town just 75 minutes (90 km) north-east of Adelaide. Known for its historic charm, thriving food and wine culture, and strong sense of community, Angaston offers the perfect blend of country lifestyle and convenience.

Working in Angaston gives you the chance to enjoy a rewarding rural health role while living in a region famous for its scenic vineyards, vibrant farmers’ markets, and relaxed pace of life. More information here

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

  • Deliver high-quality, evidence-based mental health care tailored to individual and community needs
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated, client-centred services
  • Support and mentor junior staff and students within your discipline
  • Participate in service development, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us.  We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

  • Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
  • Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
  • Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
  • Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
  • Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards.  To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake.  These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:

  • You will need to be immunised. You can refer to the SA Health Immunisation Policy here. Further information is in the application for to help guide you. 
  • You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.
  • You will be required to hold registration with AHPRA to practice as a Registered Nurse or relevant Allied Health Professional within our organisation.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in.  At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.  We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you. 

NEED TO RELOCATE?

At Barossa Hills Fleurieu we offer you financial support to relocate if you need to move.  See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health.   Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: https://movetomore.com.au/

HELP IS HERE!

Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (Job ref: 909171), or reach out to Petrina Roennfeldt, Nurse Consultant on phone: 0435577745 or via E-mail: petrina.roennfeldt@sa.gov.au

Besides speaking to Petrina, more information is offered via our Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf.  Please also click here for our Australian applicant guideline 

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DON’T HESITATE!  Applications Close on 31 July 2025 at 11:55PM

More Information:

909171 Mental Health Clinician RN2C - Role Description.pdf

909171 Mental Health Clinician Social Worker AHP2 - Role Description.pdf

909171 Mental Health Clinician OT AHP2 - Role Description.pdf

909171 Mental Health Clinician Psychologist AHP2 - Role Description.pdf

JCS+RN+final.pdf

Applicant Information - BHFLHN Sites in SA.pdf

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SA Health

Locations

Country South Australia

Work type

Local Health Network / Business