Description:
- Women's and Children's Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Morphett Vale (5162) and Victor Harbor (5211) offices.
- Multi Classifications/ Salaries
- RN/M2 - Registered Nurse/Midwife LV 2 - $ 87,416 to $ 110,497
- AHP2 – Allied Health Professional L2 - $88,255 to $102,240
- Employment Full time - Term Contract (temporary up to 31 Mar 2026)
About the Opportunity
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Southern Metropolitan team as a CAHMS Clinician, where you will be responsible for: (see role descriptions below for more)
- Undertaking the assessment of, and the development of formulations for, both individuals and families, using knowledge and techniques available from a variety of therapeutic approaches, to determine the most appropriate interventions.
- Clinical documentation records are maintained in accordance with organisational policy.
- Acting as a consultant and resource person to CAMHS, other agencies and the community by providing information and education regarding child, adolescent, and family mental health.
- Promotes access and equity of services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people and their families.
- A team environment, which promotes positivity, learning and development, safety and welfare of employees, acknowledges cultural and personal differences, and encourages creativity, innovation and honesty.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- To find the appropriate educational/vocational qualification requirements please see the role descriptions below and choose accordingly.
- Communicate and work with other professionals, facilitate group functions and work as a team member.
- Work with a high degree of responsibility with limited supervision and direction.
- 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.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the development of personal and professional skills.
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:
Shannon Nichols
Position: Clinical Coordinator
Phone: 08 8326 1234
E-mail: Shannon.Nichols2@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date : 04/04/2025 – 11:55pm
Useful Links
AHP2 - Occupational Therapist - CAMHS - Role description.pdf
AHP2 - Social Worker - CAMHS - Role description.pdf
RN2 - Nurse - CAMHS - Role description.pdf