Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mental Health Service, Mount Gambier Salary: AHP1 $68,478 - $83,594 p.a; AHP2 $88,255 - $102,240 p.a Permanent Full Time Join Our Team as an Occupational Therapist in Mental Health!
Are you passionate about making a real difference in mental health care?
Do you thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
As a key member of our Mental Health team, you will play a crucial role in delivering evidence-based, recovery-oriented services tailored to the needs of our consumers and the local community.
Your expertise in occupational therapy will be instrumental in providing integrated clinical mental health care across various service settings, including community, acute, and rehabilitation.
You will have the opportunity to extend and expand your scope of practice in a vibrant rural setting.
This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and professional multidisciplinary mental health care team within a supportive work environment.
Key Responsibilities: Utilise a range of occupational therapy approaches to offer comprehensive mental health care.
Assist consumers, their carers, and families in making informed decisions about their care options.
Develop strong therapeutic relationships to promote holistic care and enhance job satisfaction.
Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure cohesive and effective treatment plans.
Access continuous professional development opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge.
Are you looking for a lifestyle that is relaxing, affordable and close proximity to great swimming/surfing beaches, national parks or world-renowned wineries?
Do you want to play an important role in your local community by contributing to improving their health and wellbeing?
Become part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) and enjoy an affordable country lifestyle while you start or continue your career in health.
Please note that this position will be filled at either AHP-1 or AHP-2 classification and classification will be determined by knowledge and experience.
About You You must hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and be eligible for registration as an Occupational Therapist in Australia.
Effective communication skills, including problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including one-on-one, group and health promotion activities and prioritise workloads.
Creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within a healthcare setting Previous Mental Health experience desired (but not essential) About Us Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) provides a wide range of health care services across the Limestone Coast region, covering a large geographical area which consists of the Upper and Lower South East, and extends all the way to the Victorian border.
Services we provide in the region include accident and emergency, day and inpatient surgery, aboriginal health, obstetric services, community health and aged care services.
We have facilities located within Mount Gambier, Bordertown, Kingston, Millicent, Naracoorte and Penola.
We employ over 1500 staff across the region in a variety of roles including administrative, allied health, nursing and midwifery, managerial, medical, operational, research and support staff.
These dedicated staff provide high quality patient care, education, research and health promoting services to ensure the local community are healthy, enjoy a great quality of life and experience a safe, contemporary and sustainable healthcare system.
We offer rewarding employment opportunities in a workplace that supports integrity, honesty, courage and respect in the workplace.
Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN Why Join Us Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity.
More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
4 weeks annual leave (depending on role and roster arrangements) in additional to other leave entitlements Supportive and friendly work environment with continuous professional and personal development opportunities Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide.
Affordable and relaxing country lifestyle with regional city conveniences Applicant Information The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s) DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g.
aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.
The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.
Job ref: 868743 Enquiries Dani Young Administration Officer Phone: 8721 1677 Email: ****** Application Closing Date 26 November 2024, 11:55PM Attachments 868743 Occupational Therapist - Role Description.pdf JCS+Occupational+Therapist+final.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines