At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide trauma-informed mental health care and support to clients in a community-focused environment.
- Company: Join iREACH Rural Health, a trusted provider in rural South Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values inclusivity and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while working with a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant qualifications and experience in mental health care.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
About our Client:
Make a Difference in Your Community - Join iREACH Rural Health. iREACH Rural Health is a leading provider of primary health care services across rural and regional South Australia, delivering responsive, community-driven programs that improve access to care where it's needed most. Originally established in 1995 as the Murray Mallee Division of General Practice, iREACH has grown into a trusted provider working alongside Country SA Primary Health Network (CSAPHN) and other government and non-government partners. Our services include mental health support, youth mental health (headspace), alcohol and other drug programs, and continuing professional development. Best of all, our services are free, so cost is never a barrier to someone getting the help they need.
At iREACH, our values guide everything we do: Inclusivity & Diversity, Respect & Compassion, Empowerment, Innovation, Connection and Hope.
About the Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has now arisen for an experienced and passionate Senior Mental Health Clinician to join the iREACH team based in Murray Bridge. You will have an amazing opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of people, families, and communities through trauma-informed, person-centred care, supporting individuals experiencing substance misuse and co-occurring mental health conditions. The role primarily works with clients aged 18 and over, however with scope to also support the youth, if you have experience in this area.
This is a rare and varied role, where you will deliver high-quality clinical care across individual and group programs, contributing your senior expertise to a fantastic & happy multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working directly with clients experiencing substance misuse and co-occurring mental health conditions, delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed care through both individual and group programs.
- Learning each client's full story through thoughtful assessment, formulation, and risk management, then shape recovery-oriented care plans that meet them where they are.
- Bringing your voice to the team's thinking, contributing to case reviews and integrated care planning so support is genuinely connected and seamless.
- Building strong referral pathways with external services, helping clients with co-occurring conditions move smoothly to the right support.
- Keeping care safe and accountable, maintaining sharp documentation and contributing to clinical governance, peer review, and everyday service improvement.
- Championing evidence-based, trauma-informed practice, and help nurture a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Building genuine, collaborative relationships across services, internal teams, sister organisations, and the community, getting involved in engagement that grows iREACH's presence.
- Creating a warm, welcoming and gentle client-centred space that people feel comfortable walking into.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Occupational Therapy with a current AHPRA registration or Mental Health Accreditation with AASW.
- Demonstrated experience within counselling, assessment and diagnosis, CBT, or other evidence-based therapies within your discipline.
- Significant clinical experience working with people experiencing substance misuse and/or mental health issues.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and with clients who have complex psychosocial needs.
- A commitment to a culturally safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed practice.
- High emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to stay composed in pressured situations.
- A strong and engaging communication style that builds trust quickly with clients, colleagues, and external partners.
- A commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and mandatory notification obligations.
- A valid Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain.
Why join iREACH:
- Work that matters, close to home.
- A team unlike any other.
- People come first, and it shows.
- Systems that work with you, not against you.
- Flexibility and balance.
- Enjoy a calmer commute.
- Investment in your growth.
- Competitive Remuneration.
- Generous Salary Packaging.
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave (pro-rata for part-time).
- 10 Days Personal Leave (pro-rata for part-time).
- Wellness Leave: 2 additional days per year on top of standard leave entitlements (after 12 months of service).
- Paid Parental Leave (eligibility applies).
- Employee Assistance Program: Support services are available for you and your family.
Sound like you? We maintain the discretion to extend an offer at any stage of the recruitment process.
Senior Mental Health Clinician in Murray Bridge employer: Bespoke Hr
iREACH Rural Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises community impact and employee well-being. With a supportive, family-like culture, flexible work arrangements, and a commitment to professional development, you will thrive in a role that allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in rural South Australia. Enjoy competitive remuneration, generous leave entitlements, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
