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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Community Mental Health Service
• Work location: Kadina, Yorke Peninsula
• Salary: RN/M2C $90,913 to $114,917 p.a. | AHP2 Salary: $94,997 to $110,052 p.a.*
• Employment: Full Time - Ongoing Permanent Contract
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone 

* + superannuation + salary sacrifice packaging + regional incentives may apply for AHP2 (subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement)

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 Social Worker, contributing their unique expertise to our multidisciplinary team.

About the Role

As a Social Worker, you will apply your clinical knowledge, experience and professional competence to plan, deliver and evaluate a comprehensive range of services that meet the needs of consumers accessing the Local Health Network Mental Health Service and the local community.

Working with reduced clinical direction, you will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with health professionals and service providers across sectors to deliver preventative, early intervention, therapeutic and evaluation services. You may also contribute to the clinical supervision of less experienced allied health professionals, allied health assistants and students.

Essential Criteria

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

For Clinical Nurse (RN2/MC)

You must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a current practising certificate.
Be enrolled in an approved Mental Health course or holds a relevant postgraduate qualification.
Have a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent post-registration mental health experience and demonstrated leadership in guiding less experienced staff.

946147 RN2 Clinical Nurse Role Description.pdf

Registered Nurse Mental Health Job Capacity Statement.pdf

For Mental Health Social Worker (AHP2)

You must hold a recognised qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
You must be able to demonstrate AHP2 level competencies for appointment at this level.
Be commitment to ongoing professional development in line with AASW guidelines.
Have experience in delivering integrated mental health services and contributing to clinical supervision of other professionals.

946147 AHP2 Mental Health Social Worker Role Description.pdf

Social Worker Job Capacity Statement.pdf

About Us

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role.

A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us

Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN

Application Information

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

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Got Questions? Contact

Laken Warren
Acting Team Leader
Phone: 8880 5400
E-mail: Laken.Warren@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

19 August 2026 - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information. Job ref: 946147

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