Occupational Therapist - Berri

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Berri 5343
• Salary – AHP2, $94,997.00 - $110,052.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time, Ongoing/Permanent

Experience the best of regional living in Berri. 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.

• 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 giving regional employees and their families unlimited access to a range of gyms, pools, and health facilities, providing variety and flexibility. It supports regular exercise, wellbeing, and a healthy lifestyle while connecting with the community.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering free, confidential counselling for employees, and their immediate families, and is available at sites across regional locations.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
• WCHN promotes flexible ways of working. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

• Join the CAMHS team delivering evidence-based mental health services to children and adolescents aged 0-16 years and their families. The CAMHS Clinician - Occupational Therapist accepts accountability for the outcomes of clinical practice for children, adolescents and their families with mental health issues and for addressing inconsistencies between practice and policy. 
• 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.

• AHP2 - Occupational Therapist CAMHS - Role Description - 955082.pdf
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• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like 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.

• →Undertake the assessment of, and the development of formulations for, both individuals and families, to determine the most appropriate interventions.
• →Implement individual, family, and/or other group therapies and other specific programs.
• →Promote access and equity of services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people and their families.
• →Contribute to the development and sustainability of mental health occupational therapy skills for the needs of specific population groups.

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to implement clinical assessments and interventions of a complex nature in relation to children and adolescents experiencing mental health issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical work within occupational therapy.
• Demonstrated competence in occupational therapy assessment and treatment.
• Ability to communicate and work with other professionals, facilitate group functions, and work as a team member.

Admin Coordinator

Jacqui.Hammond@sa.gov.au 

08 7117 7500

Advertised: 13 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Nov 2027 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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