Mental Health Clinician

SA Health; Victor Harbor; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Health and Fitness Benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network is seeking a full-time clinician to join the Mental Health Service in Victor Harbor. This multi-class role welcomes qualified Clinical Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Social Workers to deliver high-quality, evidence-based mental health care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will manage diverse caseloads with increasing autonomy, applying clinical judgement, documenting thoroughly, and contributing to regional partnerships that support rural and

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based mental health care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and apply core clinical skills in mental health services.
• Demonstrate commitment to rural and Aboriginal communities in care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based occupational therapy/ mental health care.
• Manage a complex caseload with increasing autonomy and clinical judgement.
• Collaborate with partners to provide culturally safe care.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor degree in Nursing

Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor degree in Social Work

Job description

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
• Victor Harbor location
• Salary:
• RN/M2C $90,913 to $114,917 p.a.
• AHP2 $94,997 - $110,052 p.a.
• Ongoing, Full Time

This position is multi ‐ classed as either RN/M2C or AHP2 and the appointment classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network is offering an exciting opportunity for a full-time clinician to join our Mental Health Service in Victor Harbor. This is a multi-class position, and we welcome applications from qualified Clinical Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Social Workers to become part of our dedicated Mental Health Team at Gawler Health Service. In this role you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based mental health services within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining core clinical skills, knowledge of support services, and collaborative networks to support holistic consumer care while continually building your skills, networks, and professional practice.

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

Victor Harbor offers a coastal lifestyle like no other, combining ocean views, outdoor living, and a welcoming community. With a strong local services hub and a relaxed pace of life, it’s an ideal location for those seeking meaningful work alongside a change of scenery.

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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Are you committed to delivering high-quality care?
• Do you have a strong motivation to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and build strong partnerships with families, community services and external stakeholders?
• Are you driven to continuously develop clinical skills and apply evidence-based practice in increasingly complex and diverse service settings?
• Do you aim to achieve a culturally safe practice, with a genuine interest in supporting rural, Aboriginal and diverse communities?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on...

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

You will..........

• Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based occupational therapy/ mental health care, applying contemporary practice and local service knowledge to support consumers, carers, and the broader multidisciplinary team.
• Manage a complex and varied caseload with increasing autonomy, applying clinical judgement and evidence-based practice to assessment, intervention, health promotion and early intervention activities.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and with external partners to provide coordinated, culturally safe care, particularly for rural, Aboriginal and diverse communities.
• Contribute to clinical leadership, supervision and workforce development by supporting junior staff, allied health assistants and students, while actively engaging in ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
• Support service quality and sustainability through effective documentation, data reporting, and participation in continuous improvement activities.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

• 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 generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:

You will need to be immunised. Please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries. Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy. Further information is in the application for to help guide you.

You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.

NEED TO RELOCATE?

Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: https://movetomore.com.au/

HELP IS HERE!

Priscilla Pennington, Acting Team Leader Phone: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]

Applications Close

Applications Close on 30 September 2026 at 11.55 PM.