Mental Health Clinician
For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a meaningful life.
Position details
* Full Time, Permanent Position
* Classification: Health Professional Level 2 with a salary range of $91,706 - $102,613; or Registered Nurse Level 2 with a salary range of $96,705 - $101,566 per annum + Superannuation
* Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits for living and entertainment expenses, increasing your take-home income with part of your wage paid tax-free each pay, saving thousands in tax annually
* Generous above-award pay and entitlements
* Location: Port Pirie, SA
About your new role
The Port Pirie Medicare Mental Health Centre offers a transdisciplinary approach supporting people. Peer Support Workers and clinical staff collaborate to respond to guests' needs and connect them with the community. Mental Health Clinicians conduct needs assessments and interventions using discipline-specific skills, supporting mental health outcomes. They provide short to medium-term support, including clinical needs assessment, care planning, and group facilitation if required.
What Neami offers
* Additional leave entitlements including 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave, 6 weeks Paid Partner Leave, Wellness Leave, Carer's Leave, and Compassionate Leave
* Paid study leave and discipline-specific external supervision
* Practice development sessions and coaching
* Extensive in-house Learning and Development programs
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS
* Flexible work arrangements
* 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
What you will bring to the role
You must have registration with the relevant accreditation body in your discipline. Maintain registration requirements and ongoing professional development:
* Mental Health Nurse: Registration as a Registered Nurse with current practice certificate; postgraduate qualifications in mental health nursing and ACMHN credentialing are highly desirable.
* Social Worker: Current AASW membership, minimum 2 years' mental health practice, and endorsed as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
* Psychologist: General or Clinical registration with AHPRA.
* Occupational Therapist: Registration with current practice certificate, 2 years' mental health experience, and endorsement.
Role requirements
* National Criminal History Check
* Working with Children Check
* Current Australian driver's license and access to a car
How to apply
Find the position description on the Neami Job Vacancy portal. To apply,:
* Click 'Apply' and create a username and password.
* Upload your resume and cover letter.
Include your preferred contact method and answer any target questions. For questions or adjustments, contact Jo Vanstone, Service Manager - (email) .
If only some requirements are met, contact us to discuss this opportunity. We encourage applications early as the position may close before the deadline.
About Neami National
We support over 30,000 people annually across Australia with mental health challenges, including services on Indigenous lands. Our services include mental health, housing, homelessness, and suicide prevention.
Values
* Connecting
* Learning
* Belonging
We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to child and young person safety and wellbeing.
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