Join ISLHD's Child and Adolescent Mental Health team as an Occupational Therapist today. $108,595 - $112,114 per annum + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Occupational Therapist Level 3 | Wollongong Hospital | REQ525604 | Applications close: 27 October 2024Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more. The Safeguards Team is a new Child, Adolescent and Youth Acute Mental Health Service designed to provide innovative, timely and best practice care to children and adolescents aged 0-17 years experiencing acute mental health distress. The team is community-based and provides rapid, mobile and flexible care to resolve acute mental health crises, including assessment, assertive outreach and referrals, and as appropriate time-limited brief therapeutic interventions and short-term care coordination. The Safeguards Team currently operates within an integrated model with the adult Acute Care Team (ACT) with a focus on acute child and adolescent mental health that is inclusive of working with the families and carers. Safeguards operates 7 days/week with extended hours on weekdays, and responds to young people in their schools, homes, communities or hospital-based settings (Emergency Departments and inpatient units), through face-to-face, telephone or audio-visual appointments. Support to the ACT may also be required pending service demand.A little about us. From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That's 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events. Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employs over 8,500 staff and provides community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.Benefits of working with ISLHD. We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demands of everyday life, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home payNovated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their familiesDiscounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information.Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunitiesApply now by reading the selection criteria found in the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the eight questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:Current AHPRA RegistrationWorking With Children Check (WWCC)NSW Drivers LicenceApplicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Need more information or help applying? Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.For role-related queries or help applying, contact Jasmine Scott on #J-18808-Ljbffr