Overview
- Central Adelaide Local Health Network – Mental Health Services, Tranmere
- Salary – AHP-2 $88,255 – $102,240 P.A. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Salary – RN-2 $84,870 – $107,279 P.A. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Full Time Temporary Contract
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Youth Clinician to join our multidisciplinary team in providing crucial mental health support for young people. In this role, you will be responsible for care coordination, conducting psychosocial and mental health assessments, and delivering a range of clinical activities, including care planning and review. You’ll work closely with young people, their families, and carers to help stabilise their mental health, build capacity for self-management, and support them in engaging with valued community activities.
As a Youth Clinician, you will provide specialist assessments, individual and family therapy, crisis management, and advocacy while collaborating with key stakeholders, including other mental health teams, primary care providers, and community organisations. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to service improvement and engage in education and research, making a real impact on the lives of young people and their families.
AHP2 Educational/Vocational Qualifications
- Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- Must hold a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology or equivalent qualification as recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). Must hold general registration with the PsyBA.
RN2C Educational / Vocational Qualifications
- Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and holds a current practising certificate.
- Hold a qualification in mental health nursing equivalent to a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.
To Be Successful:
- Collaborative Skills: Ability to engage and work flexibly with young people, carers, and multidisciplinary teams, fostering strong partnerships.
- Clinical Expertise: Proficiency in conducting biopsychosocial assessments, care planning, and delivering a range of therapeutic interventions.
- Mental Health Knowledge: Strong understanding of youth mental health, recovery frameworks, psychiatric medications, and relevant legislation.
- Leadership & Autonomy: Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and time management skills, with a commitment to professional development.
About CALHN
The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.
Benefit of Joining CALHN
At CALHN, we’re dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:
- Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
- Onsite Facilities: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.
- Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.
Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
Application Information:
- The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Job ref: 875872
Enquiries to:
Name: Sophie Pettit – Nurse Consultant
Phone: (08) 7074 0000
E-mail:sophie.pettit@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Wednesday 9th October 2024
Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information
875872 Youth Clinician YMHS AHP-2 Role Description.pdf
875872 Youth Clinician YMHS RN2 Role Description.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines