Mental Health Triage Clinician

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
• Glenside Health Services, Mental Health Clinical Program (MHCP)
• RN2C $90,913 to $114,917 p.a. + super + salary packaging
• Part time 3-month temporary contract available

Expand Your Future in Mental Health Nursing
Join a passionate team at Glenside Health Services within CALHN’s Mental Health Clinical Program (MHCP). Here you’ll help shape the future of mental health care through safe and connected world-class care, research and innovation.

• Be part of a connected, person-centred nursing community
• Commit to recovery-focused, trauma-informed and culturally safe care
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
• Make a real difference in the lives of South Australians every day

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN

About the Role
Join our Mental Health Triage team and play a vital role in supporting people experiencing mental health concerns. As a Mental Health Triage Clinician, you will provide timely assessment, care coordination and recovery-focused support while working closely with consumers, carers, community services and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes.

• Deliver mental health assessment and triage services
• Coordinate care and support recovery-focused outcomes
• Provide education, counselling and consumer support
• Build partnerships across health and community services
• Guide and support developing members of the team

About You
You are an experienced mental health clinician who combines clinical expertise with compassion, leadership and a commitment to recovery-focused care.

• Registered Nurse with Mental Health qualification
• Deliver care for consumers with complex mental health needs
• Build strong partnerships with consumers and carers
• Support teams through leadership and clinical guidance
• Apply recovery-focused and evidence-based practice

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive. At CALHN, you’ll enjoy :

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
• Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Professional development – funding + study leave for growth opportunities
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required be required  943105 Mental Health Triage Clinician (RN-2) RD.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Curious about this role?
Connect with Caitlin Krause, Acting Nurse Manager
Phone: 0422000038
E-mail: Caitlin.Krause@sa.gov.au

Apply Now
Applications close: 11:55 pm, Friday 17th July 2026
Job Ref: 943105

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position