Occupational Therapist - CAMHS Northern Country
Job no: 928022
Work type: Full time
Location: Country SA - Location negotiable
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
* Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN), Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
* Various locations – Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie or Kadina
* Allied Health Professional Level 2 (AHP2) $91,785 - $106,330 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
* This role attracts an annual Regional Incentive Zone Allowance, paid in addition to base salary, with the amount determined by the zone of the work location.
* Full time, ongoing opportunity
Location
Experience the best of regional living in Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie or Kadina. Enjoy affordable housing, a lower cost of living, and a balanced lifestyle with access to beaches, outdoor recreation, family‐friendly communities, local schools and health services, plus the strong sense of connection and support found in close‐knit regional towns.
About the role
Join the Northern Country CAMHS team as an Occupational Therapist delivering evidence‐based mental health services to children and adolescents aged 0–16 years and their families. The role focuses on direct clinical practice, including discipline‐specific assessment, clinical formulation and delivery of individual, family and group‐based interventions. You will work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team, providing consultation and contributing to joint clinical work, education, and governance processes.
Responsibilities include high‐quality clinical documentation, participation in case reviews, service evaluation and quality improvement activities, and promoting culturally safe, person‐centred care. You will be supported through multidisciplinary collaboration, line management by the Service Manager, coordination with the Clinical Coordinator, access to clinical supervision, and opportunities for ongoing professional and leadership development.
Essential Qualification:
Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Tuesday 16 February 2027 at 11:55pm
Enquiries
Kim Whitehead, Service Manager, Northern Country CAMHS, (08) 7117 3700 or kim.whitehead@sa.gov.au
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