Occupational Therapist - Tasmania Committed to improving the health and wellbeing of patients, clients and the Tasmanian community through a sustainable, high quality and safe health system. We value leading with purpose, being creative and innovative, acting with integrity, being accountable and being collegial. Category: Allied Health Location: South Tasmania Current or ability to apply for Vulnerable People Card/NDIS Worker Screening Check Tertiary qualifications - Occupational Therapy and with Australia registration/member Current driver's license Reporting to: Team Leader/ Nurse Unit Manager Position type: Permanent/Fixed Term, Full Time/Part Time Duties: Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive clinical service through relevant assessment, recovery focused case management and other recovery or trauma informed services, including specialized therapies for clients and their families or carers. Provision of evidence-based assessment and treatment interventions for clients with major and complex mental health problems, that are in line with the Tasmanian Governments Rethink Initiative and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. Working in accordance with the development and implementation of specialized treatment programs. Actively participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required. Preparation of specialized reports as required. Consultation and liaison with the providers of mental health services broader health system including GP’s, other Agencies and families and carers to optimize service effectiveness and efficiency and continuity of care. Actively participate in quality and safety processes at the team level, including incident reporting and evaluation, approved research, internal audits and policy and procedure review Responsibilities: The Allied Health Professional works with broad administrative and overall clinical direction from the relevant Team Leader or Nurse Unit Manager, with clinical and professional accountability to the Allied Health Director, Discipline Senior or delegate, professional supervision provided or approved by the Head of Discipline or delegate. The occupant of this role is responsible for: Developing individual awareness of all policies, procedures and legislation affecting the duties of the position. This includes statements of consumer rights and responsibilities adopted by the service, and a general awareness of legislation, including Work Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination. Champion a child safe culture that upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. The Department is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people, and expect all employees to actively participate in and contribute to our rights-based approach to care, including meeting all mandatory reporting obligations. Where applicable, exercising delegations in accordance with a range of Acts, Regulations, Awards, administrative authorities and functional arrangements as mandated by Statutory office holders including the Secretary and Head of State Service. The relevant Unit Manager can provide details to the occupant of delegations applicable to this position. Complying at all times with policy and protocol requirements, including those relating to mandatory education, training and assessment. Selection Criteria: A minimum of two years post graduate employment in a clinical area directly applicable to the Child and Adolescent, Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment and Older Persons Mental Health Service area. Demonstrated clinical knowledge and understanding of mental health in relation to the Child and Adolescent, Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment and Older Persons Mental Health Service area with the ability to provide appropriate assessment of mental health problems. Demonstrated expertise in the theoretical and practical application of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to the Child and Adolescent, Adult Community and Older Persons Mental Health Service area with the ability to acquire further expertise into the future. Experience and demonstrated knowledge and skills in relation to liaison and consultation with other services and agencies in the context of optimising effective and efficient service provision, advice and training and continuity of care. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to effectively function in a multidisciplinary environment. Demonstrated understanding of, and personal commitment to, the principles of clinical supervision. If you, or someone you know are interested in hearing more about this position or any other vacancies we have here at Searson Buck, NurseLine, please get in touch with Evita Ayap eayapsearsonbuck.com.au