SA Health Job reference: 881789
Location: 0872 - AMATA
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Women's and Children's Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), APY LandsSalaryClassification - RN/M3 - Registered Nurse/Midwife LV 3 - $121,537 to $126,970 p.aSecond Classification - AHP3 - Allied Health Professional L3 - $104,180 to $111,746 p.aallowance of 30% is payable for time worked on APY landsFull time - Term Contract (Temporary up to 30 Jan 2026)About the Opportunity We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the CAMHS team as a Senior Mental Health Clinician, where you will be responsible for:
Providing high-quality services to children, adolescents, and families experiencing complex social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, guided by cultural input from Aboriginal staff.Supporting the learning and development of the Anangu workforce to enable them to drive their own health outcomes when possible.Delivering services in accordance with the National Mental Health Policy and Standards for Mental Health Services, aligned with the Vision and Values of the WCHN.Provide clinical leadership to multidisciplinary staff in delivering mental health services.About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
The appropriate degree or equivalent qualifications for your respective discipline (please see role description in Useful Links section for more details)Proven ability to take cultural guidance and direction from Aboriginal people and work in partnership with Aboriginal peersProven ability to work with Aboriginal clients in liaison with local Aboriginal staff, peer support and other agencies.Proven ability to communicate, work with other professionals, facilitate group functions and work as a team member within a multi-disciplinary and/or interagency team.Sound understanding of historical and contemporary issues that affect the health, development and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal children, young people, families, and communitiesSignificant understanding of the complexity and diversity of issues for Aboriginal communities and methods of culturally providing solutions particularly in the local Aboriginal South Australian contextWhat WCHN Can Offer You Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)Free Public Transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital Workers.Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunitiesSupport for you and your family via our Employee Assistance ProgramYou may be eligible for financial support if you are considering relocating from interstate or overseas. Please speak to the enquiries person of the role on offer to find out more.
About Us The Women's & Children's Health Network is the state's leading provider of best practice health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We offer:
specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditionsstate of the art maternity and obstetric care servicescommunity based services reaching hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across SAspecialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth and Aboriginal Health services.Join our patient centred team and contribute to providing South Australia's women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.
Our values of Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and working Together for Excellence or CREATE Together represent who we are as a Network.
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Stay connected with our Network! Follow us on LinkedIn to stay informed about exciting job opportunities and updates on what we do. Click here to join the conversation. Special Conditions To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.
Immunisation Requirements Checklist
Applicant Documents Checklist
Application Instructions You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current resume/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.
Other Important Information 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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Enquiries Judy O'Sullivan
Phone: +61403245590
Position: CAMHS Community Operations Manager
E-mail: ******
Application Closing Date: 7/11/2024 - 11:55pm
Useful Links AHP3 RN3 - Senior Mental Health Clinician - APY - RD - 881789.pdf
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