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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Mid North – Mental Health, Port Pirie
• Ongoing Full Time Contract
• Salary: AHP2 $91,785 - $106,330 p.a. | RN/M2C $90,913 - $114,917 p.a.
• Eligibility Open to Everyone
• Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement (Allied Health positions only). + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits 

Please note that this position is multi-classified as either an AHP2 or an RN/M2C.

Apply Now and embark on a rewarding career with us, where your skills and compassion can shine!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health challenges? Join our dedicated team as a Mental Health Clinician, where you will play a vital role in providing high-quality mental health care across a range of settings. We are seeking a skilled professional to fill the role of RN/M2C Clinical Nurse or AHP2 Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, or Psychologist, contributing their unique expertise to our multidisciplinary team.

Overview

In this dynamic and rewarding position, you will work collaboratively with a diverse team of health professionals to deliver comprehensive mental health services tailored to the needs of our community. Your expertise will be essential in assessing, planning, and implementing effective therapeutic interventions, ensuring that our clients receive person-centred care.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in mental health care and meet the criteria above, we would love to hear from you! Together, let’s create a supportive and healing environment for those in need.

Essential Criteria

For Clinical Nurse (RN2/MC):

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a current practising certificate.
• Enrolled in an approved Mental Health course or holds a relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent post-registration mental health experience and demonstrated leadership in guiding less experienced staff.

For Mental Health Occupational Therapist (AHP2):

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy and eligibility for registration in Australia.
• Membership with a relevant Professional Association, meeting all registration requirements.
• Clinical experience in planning and evaluating services to meet community needs, with a focus on supervision of less experienced professionals.

For Mental Health Social Worker (AHP2):

• Recognised qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in line with AASW guidelines.
• Experience in delivering integrated mental health services and contributing to clinical supervision of other professionals.

For Mental Health Psychologist (AHP2):

• General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, holding an Honours Degree in Psychology.
• Completion of 2 years of Board-approved supervision and training or equivalent qualifications.
• Desirable: Clinical endorsement with AHPRA or willingness to participate in the Clinical Psychology Registrar Program.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Role Descriptions provided below.

About Us

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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Important 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.

Applicant Information

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

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.

Job ref: 929064

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

16 March 2026 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

 929064 - AHP2 Mental Health OT.pdf

 929064 - AHP2 Mental Health Psychologist.pdf

 929064 - AHP2 Mental Health Social Worker.pdf

 929064 - MH RN2 Clinical Nurse.pdf

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