* Women's and Children's Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Berri 5343
* Salary – AHP2, $91, $106, % Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
* Full Time, Temporary contract until 27 November 2026
About WCHN
Join the Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN), South Australia's leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We're shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.
What WCHN Can Offer You
* Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
* 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.)
* Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
* Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
About the role
The Occupational Therapist delivers specialist mental health care for children, adolescents, and families with complex needs. The role involves assessments, therapy, program delivery, and consultation, contributing to recovery, community mental health initiatives, and quality improvement.
Key duties of the role
* Assess and develop formulations for both individuals and families
* Identify customer needs and provide accurate and timely information
* Implement individual, family, and other group therapies
* Identify mental health needs in the community and collaboratively plan, execute, and evaluate programs to meet those needs.
* Provide culturally sensitive care
Skills and Experience
* Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Australia.
* Clinical experience in the treatment and management of complex child and adolescent mental health
* Ability to implement clinical assessments and interventions of a complex nature
* Demonstrated competence in occupational therapy assessment and treatment
* Knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical work within occupational therapy
Enquiries can be directed to
Katrina Waechter
Service Manager
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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:
* AHP2 - Occupational Therapist CAMHS - Role Descrpition -
* Immunisation Requirements Checklist
* Applicant Documents Checklist
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.
Application Closing Date: Thursday 29th of January 2026 at 11:55pm