- Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) – Multiple locations available – Kadina, Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Whyalla & Minlaton
- Salary – Classification – AHP2 – Allied Health Professional L2 – $86,950 to $100,729
- Employment Full time – Term Contract (temporary up to 24 Oct 2025)
On top of this, as an employee of Women’s and Children’s Health Network, you will have access to Salary Sacrifice benefits with MAXXIA which allows for generous salary sacrifice arrangements each FBT year as a special benefit for employees of the local Health Networks. A Meal Entertainment allowance per FBT year can also be salary sacrificed out of your pre-tax income to cover costs over and above the Everyday living expenses benefit.
Overview
The Women’s & Children’s Health Network provides state of the art health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We are the state’s leading provider of specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions as well as being SA’s largest maternity and obstetric service.
Our community-based services also reach hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across South Australia through our various services and programs in areas such as our Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth Health and Aboriginal Health services.
Why CAMHS, Northern Country?
Working for CAMHS Northern Country offers numerous benefits for professionals in the mental health field. Firstly, it provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young individuals by delivering essential mental health services in a diverse and dynamic community. CAMHS prioritizes professional development, offering continuous training and support to its employees, fostering growth and expertise in the field. We value work-life balance, promoting employee well-being through flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment. Additionally, competitive compensation packages and comprehensive benefits further make this a rewarding place to work, we strongly encourage dedicated individuals who are passionate about improving the mental health of Northern Country SA’s youth to apply.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists within CAMHS – Northern Country to join the team as an AHP2 Social Worker, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist working at a full-time capacity, on a long -term basis (until 24 October 2025).
In the role of the CAMHS Clinician, you will provide clinical expertise for children, adolescences and their families with mental health issues. Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator/Team Manager, delivering specialist child and adolescent mental health care to consumers with complex needs is the primary objective of the role.
Ensuring optimal consumer care involves the provision of assessment, education, counselling and group work. The attainment of optimum consumer health and recovery is our goal.
You will consult and liaise with other professional disciplines and non-governmental organisations and use your expert clinical knowledge, skills and experience to direct, support, orient and educate other staff;
To find out the specifics, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please go to the attached role description.
Benefits of Joining us
Not only will you be able to use your skills and abilities in a both a challenging and rewarding role contributing to some of South Australia’s most vulnerable women, babies, children and young people, you will also receive and attractive annual salary package with employer superannuation contributions and leave loading as well as the opportunity to maximise your salary through salary sacrifice arrangements.
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 résumé/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.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 842834
Enquiries
Catherine Walmsley – Regional Manager, CAMHS
Phone: (08) 8724 7055
E-mail: [email protected]
Application Closing Date
Wednesday 8th November 2023 – 11.55PM
Attachments
AHP2 CAMHS Clinician – NorthernCountry 842834.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines