Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Community Mental Health (MH) Rehabilitation Services, WhyallaSalary: $88,255 - $102,240 p.a - Ongoing Full Time - AHP2 The Role The Occupational Therapist applies their clinical experience, specialized clinical knowledge, and professional skills to strategically develop, execute, and assess a holistic spectrum of services tailored for mental health care in community and rehabilitation settings. These services are centred around the consumer's needs and focused on promoting recovery.Operating with autonomy under limited clinical oversight, the Occupational Therapist also plays a role in supporting other psychologists, support workers, and students within the clinical framework. As a valued member of a multidisciplinary team that encompasses various health professionals and service providers from diverse sectors, they utilize a comprehensive approach that includes preventive measures, early interventions, therapeutic treatments, and ongoing evaluations.In summary, the Occupational Therapist's role encompasses leveraging clinical expertise and specialized knowledge to deliver consumer-centred mental health services in community and rehabilitation contexts, while also providing support and guidance within the clinical team to enhance overall service delivery.Minimum Requirements Must hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and as a regulated profession be eligible for registration as an occupational therapist within Australia.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.The Region When you join our dynamic workforce, you will escape the hustle and bustle of city life and be able to take advantage of the endless possibilities for adventure relaxation, recreation and sightseeing. In The Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you can experience cultural diversity, outback locations and regional city conveniences, whilst working in innovative roles to improve the community's health outcomes and wellbeing.Come and Discover FUNLHN!Living in Whyalla offers great weather with 300 days of sunshine a year, great beaches, and a huge variety of sports and outdoor activities to suit everyone. Whyalla is perfectly located on the Eyre peninsula and offers a doorway to many other tourist locations within 2.5 hours drive to Port Lincoln and beyond, or a short 45-minute drive to the base of the Flinders Ranges.Check(s) DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position.Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 866754 Enquiries Name: Nikita CharltonTitle: Clinical Senior Social WorkerPhone: 8644 5130E-mail: ******Application Closing Date Tuesday 19th November 2024 - 11.55PM#J-18808-Ljbffr