Clinical/Medical Research (Healthcare & Medical) Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – GP Plus Marion – Youth Mental Health Services – 6 Month Contract - FulltimeOccupational Therapist: Salary $88,255.00 - $102,240.00 AHP2 (Pro Rata)Clinical Psychologist: Salary $88,255.00 - $102,240.00 AHP2 (Pro Rata)Social Worker: Salary $88,255.00 - $102,240.00 AHP2 (Pro Rata)Clinical Nurse/Midwife: Salary $84,870.00 - $107,279.00 RN/M2C (Pro Rata)Set high standards for clinical practice, professional ethics, and teamwork within SALHN's Mental Health Service. These positions present an opportunity to undertake innovative and exciting work with a focus on early intervention in the treatment of mental health issues in young people.
Joining the Youth Mental Health Services team, you will provide assessment and therapeutic interventions to young people with serious mental health problems.
The role will involve case management/care coordination and delivering a range of other clinical activities.
These will include psychosocial and mental health assessments, risk assessment, care planning, clinical reviews, and transfer of care planning consistent with the Youth Model of Service Delivery.
This may include being part of therapeutic group programs.
You will be providing clinical services to consumers whose severity of mental health disorders or level of disability necessitates regular follow-up and review to facilitate improved functioning within the young person and their lives.
You will work collaboratively with the young person, their carers/families, and social supports with the aim of maximising well-being, assisting stabilisation in mental health, and building capacity for self-management.
Your role will require close liaison with a network of stakeholders concerned with/involved in the delivery of services to the young consumer.
About the role: Clinical Decision-Making: Responsible for the delivery of a range of other clinical activities, including care planning, clinical review, psychosocial assessment, and Mental Health Assessments consistent with the Youth model of Service Delivery.
Clinical Leadership: Demonstrate clinical leadership within the youth stream, offering support and supervision to less experienced staff.
Educational and Research Contribution: Play a role in the educational and research culture of mental health services, contributing to ongoing learning and innovation.
Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Monday 7th of October 2024
We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
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.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job ref: 878266
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) is a major employer in the southern Adelaide suburbs with over 8000 staff providing high quality patient care, education, research, and health promoting services to the community.
SALHN provides excellent quality care to the southern community.
There are new and modern facilities ensuring patients and staff have access to the highest quality services in the local community.
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