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• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri
• AHP1 | Allied Health Professional Level 1 | $73,710.00 to $89,981.00
• Full time | Term Contract (temporary up to 6 Jul 2027)
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement. (Allied Health positions only) + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Incentives may apply

About the Role:

Join our multidisciplinary Mental Health team as a Social Worker and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities. In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused care across community, acute and rehabilitation settings while developing your clinical skills through ongoing professional support and learning. Working alongside experienced clinicians, you’ll contribute to a range of therapeutic, early intervention, health promotion and community development programs that support positive mental health outcomes.

What We're Looking For:

Must hold a Recognised Social Work qualification with eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), commitment to ongoing professional development, and postgraduate qualifications in social work, psychotherapy, mental health, or public sector management highly regarded.

• Deliver evidence-based social work services, including assessment, intervention, counselling, and care planning for mental health consumers and their families.
• Provide individual, group, and community-based programs focused on recovery, early intervention, health promotion, and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and with external agencies to support coordinated, consumer-centred care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, reports, records, and data in line with organisational and legislative requirements.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, training, and knowledge sharing to enhance practice.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives while providing culturally safe and responsive services, including working effectively with Aboriginal consumers and communities.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support
• Join RMCLHN's Allied Health Team (video)

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.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• 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: 942248

Enquiries

Tammy Stephenson
Acting Adv/Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 85802525
E-mail: Tammy.Stephenson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

08 July 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

AHP1 - Mental Health Clinician - Role Description.pdf

About Berri Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines