Rehabilitation Clinician

SA Health

  • Whyalla, SA
  • $71,217-106,330 per year
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
  • Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network - Whyalla
  • AHP1/2 | Full Time | Ongoing
  • Base Salary Range: $71,217 - $106,330 p.a
  • In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (
).Bring your expertise and compassion to our team and help shape better health outcomes!About Us:The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you'll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You'll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at:Want to discover more watch: andService:Community Mental Health - Rehabilitation Services (Whyalla)Whyalla Hospital hosts the Saltbush service, which is part of the South Australian Government's strategy to reform mental health services and to provide a stepped model of care to regional South Australians at a location closer to home. The service supports people who may have been living independently in the community but require a more supported environment to enhance their living skills, or those who may have completed their stay in hospital and are ready for community-based treatment and rehabilitation. The service is available to all residents living in regional South Australia, not just those from Whyalla. To find out moreRelocation and Accommodation Assistance:
  • Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found
  • Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply
Support and Training:
  • Supervision - as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework
  • Access to Professional Development funding
  • Support with transitioning into professional practice - through the Mental Health Allied Health Professional Practice Program (AHP1)
  • Scholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP)
  • Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners
  • Links with Rural and Remote Mental Health Services - for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance
About the Role:As a Rehabilitation Clinician (AHP1/2) - whether an Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, or Social Worker - you will bring your clinical expertise and passion for care to deliver meaningful, person-centred services for consumers, their careers, and families. You'll draw on evidence-based practice to provide preventative care, early intervention, treatment, and evaluation, while offering individual and family therapy, group programs, psychological assessments, and community development initiatives. Working collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll also help guide and mentor less experienced staff and students. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on mental health services and play a vital part in improving the health and wellbeing of the community.Learn more about our workforce- Allied HealthAbout You:Occupational Therapist
  • Must hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and as a regulated profession be eligible for registration as an occupational therapist in Australia.
Psychologist
  • AHP1: Must hold a recognised four-year qualification within the Psychology profession and be eligible to hold provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. For the duration of employment, the Provisional Psychologist must work toward full registration under an arrangement approved by the Board, such as a Clinical Master's degree or a Psychology Internship and must comply with all Psychology Board requirements including those relating to clinical supervision and restrictions on practice.
  • AHP2: Must hold general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. This normally requires at least an Honours Degree in Psychology and subsequent completion of 2 years of Board approved supervision and training as a Provisional Psychologist, either by completion of an approved Psychology postgraduate degree or in a Board approved psychology internship, or an equivalent qualification as determined by the Psychology Board of Australia.
  • Clinical endorsement with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligible and willing to participate in AHPRA Clinical Psychology Registrar Program is desirable.
Social Worker
  • Must hold a recognised qualification within the Social Work profession and be eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Must have participated on ongoing professional development in line with AASW guidelines.
Please refer to the role descriptions below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)Applicant Information:
  • The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
  • Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
  • SA Health Services are required to implement the
in the workplace. * Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 913655Want To Know More? Contact:Nicole Tyrrell - Project Officer, 8644 5130,Application Closing Date: Friday 12th September 2025 - 11.55PMAttachments:Advertised: 29 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
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