Rehabilitation Clinician - Mental Health

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SA Health Job reference: 889072
Location: 5600 - WHYALLA
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network - WhyallaAHP2 | Full Time | OngoingBase Salary Range: $88,255 - $102,240 p.aIn addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging ).Join our team and positively impact patients' lives in our region with your dedication and expertise! About Us: The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you'll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.
You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You'll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.
Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN
FUNLHN Information Page.pdf
Site and Service: Community Mental Health Team The Community Mental Health Teams are located at both Port Augusta and Whyalla, providing specialised one-to-one counselling, group work, care coordination and health promotional activities to promote mental, emotional, physical, and social health and wellbeing. Workers provide information, education, counselling and support to adults, families and carers whose lives are affected by mental health issues. There are also specialist youth mental health clinicians based in the region and access to specialist older persons mental health services.
About Whyalla.pdf
Relocation and Accommodation Assistance: Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2024. Further details regarding this can be found hereAccommodation support may be available - conditions applySupport and Training: Supervision - as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision FrameworkAccess to Professional Development fundingScholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP) Rural Generalist Program - JCU AustraliaAccess to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health PractitionersLinks with Rural Support Service (RSS) - for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical GovernanceAbout the Role: As anOccupational Therapist, Psychologist, or Social Workerwithin the Local Health Network (LHN) Mental Health (MH) service, you will play a crucial role in delivering a comprehensive, integrated range of services that meet the diverse needs of consumers and the local community. You will apply your clinical experience and specialized knowledge to plan, implement, and evaluate services with a focus on prevention, early intervention, therapeutic treatment, and ongoing evaluation.
Working with reduced clinical direction, you will have the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities, including contributing to the clinical support and supervision of less experienced allied health professionals, assistants, and students. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with health professionals and service providers from various sectors to ensure holistic care.
Your approach will be dynamic, utilizing evidence-based assessments, therapeutic interventions, and group or community development programs tailored to the needs of individuals and families. Whether providing individual therapy, family-focused interventions, or participating in community initiatives, you will help empower consumers and foster positive outcomes in mental health care. Your role will evolve as you gain further experience and continue to grow in both your clinical practice and leadership abilities.
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About You: Occupational Therapist Must hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and as a regulated profession be eligible for registration as an occupational therapist within Australia.Psychologist Must hold general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. This normally requires at least an Honours Degree in Psychology and subsequent completion of 2 years of Board approved supervision and training as a Provisional Psychologist, either by completion of an approved Psychology postgraduate degree or in a Board approved psychology internship, or an equivalent qualification as determined by the Psychology Board of Australia. Clinical endorsement with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligible and willing to participate in AHPRA Clinical Psychology Registrar Program is desirable.Social Worker Must hold a recognised qualification within the Social Work profession and be eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Must have participated on ongoing professional development in line with AASW guidelines. Must be able to demonstrate AHP2 level competencies for appointment at this level.Please refer to the role descriptions below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) Applicant Information: Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.SA Health Services are required to implement theAddressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Job Ref: 889072Want To Know More?Contact: Nicole Tyrrell - Project Officer , 8644 5130 , ******
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 25th December 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments: 889072 AHP2 Occupational Therapist Role Description.pdf
889072 AHP2 Psychologist Role Description.pdf
889072 AHP2 Social Worker Role Description.pdf
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Flexibility Statement
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.

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