About the Role
You will work in close partnership with a wide range of stakeholders to provide expert advice, clinical leadership, and education on mental health issues. Your role will focus on providing consultation, liaison, and mentorship to Mental Health (MH) clinicians and staff throughout the Limestone Coast Local Health Network, helping them enhance their capacity to respond to and manage mental health consumers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide expert clinical consultation to teams across the LCLHN, supporting the management of individuals with complex mental health needs.
* Mentor and educate staff in evidence-based mental health practices, improving the skills and confidence of clinicians in managing a variety of mental health conditions.
* Collaborate closely with the Rural and Remote Mental Health Service (RRMHS), contributing to the development of integrated mental health care strategies across the region.
* Play a leadership role in the ongoing development of mental health services, supporting clinicians through ongoing training, case consultation, and professional guidance.
About You
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced mental health professional who is eager to make a positive impact on the delivery of mental health services in rural and regional South Australia.
Why Join Us
Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
Job Benefits
Enjoying a wonderful country location, you will indulge in a relaxing lifestyle, with access to excellent schooling options for your children. There are many sporting clubs, activities, and social events suitable for health professionals and families within one hour drive from the city centre. Mount Gambier Airport has multiple flights daily to Adelaide and Melbourne (45-minute flight time). There are also many opportunities to network with other professionals in the region through professional development opportunities.
About the Employer
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world-class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia's best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.
Eligibility
Please note this position is multi-classed as AHP3 or RN/RM3 and classification will be determined by qualifications held.
Must hold a recognised qualification within the recognised Allied Health Profession of Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Psychology, and be eligible for practicing membership of the relevant Professional Association; or Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate, and hold a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (or equivalent).