CAMHS Northern Country - RN2 / AHP2 CAMHS Clinician - Kadina

Women's and Children's Health Network; Australia; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Australia is looking for a CAMHS Clinician to join their team. The role involves providing clinical care and support to children and adolescents dealing with mental health issues. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and extensive clinical experience. This position offers competitive remuneration and benefits. Applications close on April 7, 2026.

Benefits

Relocation financial support

Salary package benefits up to $9,010

Access to Fitness Passport

Generous leave provisions

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical experience in the treatment and management of complex child and adolescent mental health issues.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct mental health assessment and therapeutic interventions for adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Accept accountability for clinical practice outcomes for children and adolescents.
• Provide assessment, education, counseling, and group work.
• Consult and liaise with other professionals and organizations.

Skills

Clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to conduct mental health assessments

Education

Relevant degree or registration

Job description

CAMHS Northern Country - RN2 / AHP2 CAMHS Clinician - Kadina

Work type: Full time

Location: Country SA - Location negotiable

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Nursing / Midwifery

• Women's and Children's Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Kadina (5554)
• Salary

Classification - AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2 - $88,255 to $102,240 + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Classification - RN / M2C - Clinical Nurse / Midwife L2 - $84,870 to $107,279 + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Full time - Term Contract (temporary up to 12-months)

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join CAMHS as a Clinician , where you will be responsible for :

• Accepts accountability for the outcomes of clinical practice for children, adolescents, and their families with mental health issues.
• Is responsible for addressing any inconsistencies between practice and policy.
• Ensures optimal consumer care, focusing on achieving the best possible health and recovery outcomes for consumers.
• Involves the provision of assessment, education, counselling, and group work, which are essential components of care.
• Involves consultation and liaison with other professional disciplines and non-governmental organizations to support consumer care.
• Uses clinical knowledge, skills, and experience in providing direction, support, orientation, and education to other staff members.
• Leads and participates in action research projects, quality improvement activities, and policy development within the practice setting.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have :

• The relevant degree / registration / qualification for your respective discipline
• Extensive clinical experience in the treatment and management of complex child and adolescent mental health issues.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct mental health assessment and therapeutic interventions of a complex nature with children, adolescents with emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work with individuals and families for positive mental health outcomes and to foster productive working relationships across disciplines

For further Specifics regarding the Essential Minimum Requirements and how they compare to your relevant discipline please see attached role descriptions In the Useful Links section.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
• 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 to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Note : Does not apply to network community sites.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program

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 conditions
• state of the art maternity and obstetric care services
• community based services reaching hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across SA
• specialist 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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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 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.

Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

Dianne van Giesen

Application Closing Date : 7 / 4 / 2026 – 11 : 55pm

Useful Links

• AHP2 - Occupational Therapist - CAMHS - Northern Country - Role Description -.pdf
• AHP2 - Social Worker - CAMHS - Northern Country - Role Description -.pdf
• AHP2 - Clinicial Psychologist - CAMHS Northern Country - Role Description -.pdf
• RN2C - Clinical Nurse - CAMHS Northern Country - Role Description -.pdf

Advertised : 07 Apr 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close : 07 Apr 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time