Mental Health Clinician - Social Worker - Community Mental Health
Mental Health Clinician - Social Worker - Community Mental Health
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- Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network Riverland Community Mental health (MH) TeamBerri
- AHP2 Full Time Contract Temporary (up to 2 December 2026
- Salary: $88255 $102240 p.a
Join Our Team as a Mental Health Clinician Social Worker!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health challenges Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can utilise your skills and knowledge to support consumers and their families We invite you to apply for the position of Mental Health Clinician Social Worker within our dedicated Local Health Network (LHN) Mental Health service.
About the Role
In this pivotal role you will draw on your clinical experience and professional expertise to deliver comprehensive and integrated services tailored to the unique needs of our consumers and the local community. Working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team you will employ a variety of therapeutic approaches including individual and family therapy group programs and community development initiatives. Your contributions will enhance the mental health journey of consumers empowering them to achieve their goals and fostering a sense of connectedness and selfdetermination.
Essential Criteria
To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following essential criteria:
- A recognised qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- A minimum of 2 years of postgraduate experience demonstrating competencies at the AHP2 level.
- Ongoing professional development in line with AASW guidelines.
- Proven ability to coordinate and manage a complex caseload within a multidisciplinary context.
- Experience in applying social work principles to facilitate recovery and change for consumers and their families.
- Strong collaborative skills including the ability to advocate for consumers and develop supportive networks.
- Knowledge of local resources to ensure consumers have access to relevant services.
- Commitment to cultural safety and awareness particularly in working with Aboriginal communities.
About RMCLHN
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network called RMCLHN for short supports more than 70000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark Paringa Berri Barmera Waikerie Loxton Pinnaroo Lameroo Karoonda Mannum Murray Bridge Tailem Bend Meningie Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click herefor more information about working for RMCLHN.
- We will provide support both personally and professionally
- Give you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role
- Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work personal life and family commitments
- Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety
- Offer salary sacrifice benefitswatch a shortvideoabout what salary packaging is.
- Provide Relocation Support where information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be foundhere.
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Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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:
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
- Immunisation Risk for this position is Category A
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: 886108
Enquiries
Daniel MacKenzie
Youth Consultation and Liaison Clinician
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Application Closing Date
Thursday 1st May 2025 11.55PM
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